11. Market tour and lunch or dinner at a local's home in Pavia
· 4 hoursTaste Pavia like a local and connect with an Italian Mamma. Tour the vibrant market and historical food shops to discover typical ingredients. Then head home for a cooking demonstration followed by a 4-course lunch or dinner with wine included. • Local market and food shops tour with a culinary enthusiast in Pavia • Learn Italy’s cooking secrets during your private cooking demonstration • 4-course lunch or dinner with wines included at a local's home
22. Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pavia
· 5 hoursItaly has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.
33. Ancient Glory of a Kingdom’s Capital: A Pavia Audio Walking Tour
Pavia was historically one of Italy’s most significant cities. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover the remarkable past of this former capital of kingdoms. As you walk through its medieval streets, you’ll find out how this strategic river settlement evolved from a Roman military camp, to a royal capital, to a university town. This tour starts at the imposing Castello Visconteo, built in the 1360s after Milan’s powerful Visconti family ended Pavia’s independence. You’ll weave through Strada Nuova, past the university complex founded by the Visconti, and explore the area where Pavia’s famous medieval towers once dominated the skyline. Along the way, you’ll discover how Lombard kings, Renaissance scholars, and Italian revolutionaries all left their mark on this historic riverside city. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand why this overlooked Italian gem deserves recognition for its pivotal role in European history.
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