Giro culturale, enogastronomico di Bologna

This is a great tour. I did an easy day trip Florence 30 min. I had booked a food samples tour, but some friends told me it would be a shame not to see the city. I switched to this tour when I found it, and I am extremely glad I did. It is a longer tour, but it combines both a food and city tour. The emphasis is on the city, but it does have food samples, and after you see the food scene, you will want more than just samples. The art of Bologna is the old city itself. Home to the world's oldest university and architecture from ancient to Baroque sometimes in the same building. Famous for its porticoes, one runs from the train station to the city center. The street scenes are wonderful with small shops and open-air markets. My guide, Federico, was gracious and knowledgeable about architecture, history, art, food, and wine I figured he must know everything. After the tour, he recommended a restaurant, which I learned later was one of the best in town for the local specialty of tortellini in brodo. Schedule an early arrival and late departure. You'll want to eat everything.