Bologna: Revenge of the Tortellini
Welcome to Bologna, where pasta is more than food—it’s tradition, pride, and mystery. You’ve arrived in the charming Piazza Pasta, home of the legendary Orsi family and their centuries-old tortellini recipe.
As an eager chef-in-training, you’ve come to learn from the best. But when whispers of a stolen recipe and culinary sabotage begin to stir, your visit takes an unexpected twist.
Follow delicious clues, solve culinary-themed puzzles, and explore the lively streets of Bologna as you uncover the secrets hidden in sauce-stained pages. This real-world adventure is perfect for friends and families who love food, fun, and discovery. Will the Orsi recipe survive… or will revenge be served al dente?
Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Learn the culinary secrets of Italy's food capital
Explore the best places to eat in the city
Uncover the rebellious past of Pratello, Bologna's bohemian neighbourhood
Discover the tales behind Bologna's most famous specialties
Storyline
You are an aspiring chef who has come to Bologna to study the secrets of pasta making, and of course, you want to learn from the masters. You look forward to seeing the ancient paper with the encrypted tortellini recipe said to date back to the 1500s.
Will the recipe stay a secret? Only one way to find out...
Experience's route
Starting point Piazza Santo Stefano
Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, ItalyFinish point Piazza San Francesco
Piazza S. Francesco, Bologna BO, ItalyPlaces you will visit
10
It will take you
56-86 mins
You will walk
3680 steps
Total distance
2.8 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
The Porticoes of Bologna
The Erbe Market
Piazza Santo Stefano
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!
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Can be played on
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