Classic food tour

Explore Ferrara, a medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage site, with certified food and wine guides. Discover the origins of traditional dishes, local flavors, and the secrets of authentic Ferrarese cuisine on this unique culinary walking tour.

  • Enjoy a traditional breakfast of “Ricciola” (savory pasta) and cappuccino
  • Walking Tour Through Medieval Ferrara
  • Tastings of Local Specialties
  • Enjoy a delicious dessert or artisan gelato.
Included
  • Expert guide in food and wine experiences.
  • 3 tasting stops: Ricciola and cappuccino; cured meats, bread, cheese; truffle macaroni pasticcio, pumpkin cappellacci, with a glass of wine and water; gelato.
  • As an alternative to the gelato stop, the tour will continue toward the Addizione Erculea with a tasting of Torta Tenerina and a final shot of Zabov liqueur.
Not included
  • Transfers
  • Beverages not mentioned
  • Anything not specified under “what is included”
Duration2 Hours or 2 Hours 30 Minutes
ParticipantsValid for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants.
Important information
  • During the winter season, instead of Torta Tenerina, you can taste Panpepato, a traditional chocolate dessert typical of the Christmas holidays.
  • Menus can be adjusted to meet specific needs: the Maccheroni Pie is also available without truffle and with a savory pastry crust.The itinerary may be adjusted due to unexpected closures, supplier rest days, or holidays, but the content and experience of the tour will remain unchanged.
  • A child-friendly menu will be provided, served with a non-alcoholic beverage
  • Adding the Renaissance city route will extend the tour by about half an hour. 
  • Optionally, for an extra fee, you can combine the tour with a historical and cultural route led by a certified multilingual guide.

Further information

A walk through Ferrara, a medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage site, with our certified guides specialized in food and wine experiences. Discover the origins of traditional foods and the secrets and curiosities of Ferrarese cuisine.

1. First Stop – Local Breakfast. Enjoy a traditional breakfast of “Ricciola” (savory pasta) and cappuccino or good coffee in a historic coffee shop.

2. Walking Tour Through Medieval Ferrara. The walk continues through the Jewish Ghetto and the evocative Via delle Volte, reaching the historic Piazza delle Erbe—now Piazza Trento e Trieste—for the second tasting stop.

3. Second Stop – Tastings of Local Specialties. Local cured meats and cheeses served with classic Ferrarese bread (la coppia) Two first courses: Pasticcio, a pastry case filled with macaroni, white ragù, mushrooms, and truffle, Pumpkin Cappellacci with butter and sage or classic ragù. All paired with a glass of Fortana, a local red wine

4. Third Stop – Dessert or Artisan Gelato. At the end of the medieval city walk, enjoy a delicious dessert or artisan gelato.

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€136.00
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