Overview

Duration: 9 h – 10 h
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 7 travelers
Suitable for: No age limit
Pace: Easy pace

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
Food lovers
Groups of friends

A seamless private day from Bologna with a dedicated driver and tour leader. In the morning, a hands-on workshop at Casa Artusi in Forlimpopoli with the famous "Mariette" tutors, learning to roll sfoglia or make piadina, followed by lunch featuring your creations with regional wines. In the afternoon, discover the village of Dozza with a sommelier-led wine tasting.

Highlights

Hands-on Casa Artusi workshop
Lunch with your creations
Dozza and sommelier tasting

What's included

Door to door pickup (If option selected)
Full medical and liability insurance coverage per Italian regulations
Lunch
All entrance tickets, hands-on workshops, and guided tastings specified in the tour program.
Dedicated English-speaking tour leader for the entire duration of the trip.
Private transportation

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
3h
Step into Casa Artusi in Forlimpopoli, the world-renowned center of Italian home cooking dedicated to Pellegrino Artusi. Guided by the legendary "Mariette" tutors, you will participate in a private, hands-on culinary workshop to master authentic handmade egg pasta (sfoglia) or traditional Romagna piadina flatbread crafted on classic clay plates. After rolling up your sleeves, sit down to relax and savor a rewarding 3 - course lunch featuring your handmade creations, beautifully paired with fine local wines.
2
Museo Rocca di Dozza
1h
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour in fluent English through the imposing 13th-century Sforza Fortress of Dozza. Accompanied by your expert escort, explore fully preserved noble apartments, historic kitchens, and ancient underground prisons. Walk along the high medieval ramparts for panoramic countryside views, and discover the local folklore behind Fyrd, the legendary sleeping dragon housed inside the castle’s central courtyard.
3
Murales di Dozza
45min
Stroll through the picturesque cobblestone alleys of Dozza on a private guided walking tour in English. Famous worldwide as a living open-air museum, this enchanting village features over 200 vibrant murals painted directly onto historic facades by contemporary artists during the Biennale del Muro Dipinto. Discover the stories behind the artwork before concluding with a sommelier-led wine tasting in the medieval cellar vaults.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Pickup & drop-off

Your tour leader will meet you outside the main entrance of your hotel. The minivan will be parked. Your guide will welcome you and walk you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before departure for a smooth start!