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 Margaret Pelitere 
 
 
 
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Cecilia came highly recommended and did not disappoint!  We spent 2 days with her in Bologna.  The sights and the tastes were just amazing.  One day spent in the city enjoying the local cuisine and city landmarks.  The next day was spent in the surrounding area visiting the home of the local foods (parmegian-reggiano cheese, balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco) followed by the Ferrari museum.  She handled every thing and made for 2 fabulous days!
Cecelia helped make our trip very memorable.  Had some of the best food of our lives!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Danielle DiSalvo 
 
 
 
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We had such an amazing time with Cecelia.. we spent 2 days exploring Emilia Romagna with her exploring castles,
Tasting wine/cheese/food etc..
Ceclia took us to little
Hidden gems that we would
Never have
Found. Her kindness/ knowledge and passion are just some of the things we will treasure and remember. Thank you for a wonderful trip. We can’t wait to use her again and can’t stop recommending Cecelia to our friends and family
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lucy Sanguinetti 
 
 
 
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Our day with Cecelia was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We wanted things to feel personal and not so “group tour” affiliated. One on one time with her felt like we were developing a friendship and relationship as the day moved forward. We learned about the city, it’s history, it’s Heritage, it’s food and it’s people, and we had the pleasure of visiting her favorite parts of the market, we got to taste some of her favorite foods throughout the day, and we visited her favorite restaurants to experience things in a more personal way through the eyes of a resident of Bologna, Italy instead of as a tourist. We had the most wonderful conversations, and truly had a delightful day with her as our guide. Trust me when I tell you to add this to your trip!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Hans Kleinekorte 
 
 
 
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We spent two unforgettable days in and around Bologna with a group of 11 friends, thanks in large part to the wonderful organization and guidance of Cecilia. On day 1, we were picked up by bus and began with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer. It was great fun and very interesting to see the entire process up close. After that, we continued to a traditional balsamic vinegar maker, where the centuries-old process was explained and of course, we got to taste it! Cecilia was with us all day, coordinating everything with great care and enthusiasm. After a short coffee break, we drove to the beautiful organic Corte d’Aibo winery located among the vineyards on the border between Bologna and Modena. There, we tasted local wines, made fresh pasta ourselves, and enjoyed a delicious dinner with a fantastic view.
On day 2, Cecilia had arranged a cycling tour for us. At Bologna’s stadium, 11 high-quality E-bikes and two guides were waiting. We rode up to the famous San Luca and continued into the hills. Afterwards, we descended into the center of Bologna, finishing with focaccia and a cold beer on a sunny terrace. Everything was perfectly organized, everyone was friendly and helpful, and Cecilia took care of every detail. We definitely recommend Cecilia, a must if you want to experience Bologna in a truly special way!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tania Wilson 
 
 
 
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A wonderful day with a wonderful tour guide….

A fabulous day spent with Cecilia covering all the major sites in Bologna while also tasting so many delicious local foods.

From the outset, Cecilia was extremely responsive to what we wanted to do and arranged an itinerary that covered all the main sites but also included trying the local products such as prosciutto, mortadella, salamis, Parmesan cheese, olives, focaccia, traditional home made pastas, balsamic vinegar, gelato. The day was very full but really enjoyable as Cecilia is blessed with a really engaging personality and by the end of the day you feel like you’ve spent a day with a friend not a tour guide just wanting to be paid.

The private tour is a great way to maximise your time but also meet the locals with someone who knows the best places to go not only for the food but the best vantage points for photos and to see the city as only a local can know.

Overall a very memorable day. Massive thanks to Cecilia who is not only a knowledgeable and charming guide, but also was so helpful in recommending restaurants for dinners to me prior to our trip and also made bookings for us in advance. We highly recommend Cecilia to you.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rochelle Schneider 
 
 
 
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Our guide, Cecilia Alderighi, was so knowledgeable of the area and took us on a tour of the food, culture, and community. Most interesting was the tour of the Parma factory and balsamic vinegar of Modena. Lastly, we had lunch with the community. Absolutely the most delicious meal in the area. So worth the tour of the area. Our guide did exactly what we requested.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Dolly Fox 
 
 
 
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New Review November/24
Best of Bologna

Hello travellers.
We have just returned from a 3 week trip to Italy and Croatia.
We spent 6 glorious days in Bologna!
We were blessed with the most amazing guide, Cecilia Alderighi.
We had 2 different experiences with Cecilia which made our stay wanting for nothing.
Cecilia picked us up at our apartment for a get to know Bologna introduction.
We spent a few hours walking and learning about  every aspect this charming city has to offer. Cecilia was fun, knowledgeable and so easy to be with. She answered all our questions and immediately understood our interests. It was all about the food for us and she made sure we visited the market, where she had reserved the perfect lunch spot in a wonderful trattoria. She introduced us to the waiter and off she went.
Other highlights of the tour were visiting the Teatro Anatomico, the oldest library in Europe and enjoying Cappuccinos in Piazza Maggiore.
On another day, Cecilia picked us up in her car and we had a fun drive to Emilia Romagna to learn how real Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Balsamic vinegar and Parma ham are made.
Each experience was so personal and informative. Our day ended with lunch in a typical trattoria where we enjoyed scrumptious tagliatelle and Lambrusco wine.
As we drove through the countryside Cecilia shared such interesting, personal stories of the region.
Believe me, if you want the BEST guide for Bologna and the surrounding countryside, book Cecilia and the rest will be fond memories!
Sincerely, Dolly and Joe Fox
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

Hello travellers.
I want to tell you about the MOST AMAZING tour  guide you could ever hope for.
Her name is Cecilia Alderighi.
Recently, my husband and I were to spend 6 days in Bologna.
The highlight was going to be a one day trip to the Emilia-Romagna region with a fabulous guide, Cecilia.
Sadly, my husband became very ill and we had to cancel our trip, 5 days prior to arriving in Bologna.
I contacted Cecilia immediately and she was so gracious and understanding.
She cancelled our tour and waived all fees.
She was incredible.
There’s so much more.
While I was planning our trip to Bologna, Cecilia also booked us into Three amazing restaurants, advised me about the best area in which to book an apartment and answered endless questions that would make our stay absolutely amazing.
She is a gem.
We haven’t met her but we feel we know her already.
We will DEFINITELY book another tour with her when we do make it to Bologna at a later date.
Most sincerely,
Dollina and Joe Fox
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anthony Abbondandolo 
 
 
 
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My Immersion Program in Bologna , Italy introduced me to a welcomed addition during my two week stay. While I was immersed in the Italian Language, along came an enthusiastic Cecilia (Your Own Tour). She helped me to venture outside the boundaries of Bologna. Cecilia brought me to Modena, Parma, Ravenna and places in between.Her expertise and trusted reputation in the region provide me with private tours. These included the production of parmigiano, prosciutto, balsamic aceto and the mastery of Alfredo's Ferrari's motor vehicles. Cecilia's warmth and friendliness enriched the journey into areas that were heretofore only discovered in travel literature. She was always mindful of my primary goal to speak and understand the language of Italy. It was her patience and understanding that supported what I was learning in the Immersion Program. If one seeks a guide to the Italian journey, look no farther than Cecilia and her Your Own Tour. The Immersion Program would have been incomplete without the expert guidance of Cecilia. Truly a  5 Star guide.
Grazie Mille Cecilia,
Tony Abbondandolo, Phd
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Barbara Segers 
 
 
 
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Cecilia was a marvel. My husband and I are not “tour” people. We have wandered around the world on our own for more years than we care to remember. However, at our advanced ages of 85 and 82 respectively, it now more “doddering” than wandering. Our last trip to Bologna was twenty seven years ago and we decided that this time we might need some help. So, we booked Cecilia for a Bologna food tour. What a wise decision that was.

Cecilia’s knowledge of the city, its history and culture is extraordinary. In addition to the usual San Maggiore markets and shops, Cecilia took us to places close to our rental apartment that we never would have found on our own.

Every type of food has a backstory and Cecilia knows them all. We learned which prosciutto was the best, never to buy mortadella with pistachios, discovered a wonderful dessert called rice cake and now know how to order Lambrusco and not wind up with the sweet swill that makes its way to the States.

Cecilia moved at our pace. She adapts her tour to the customer. This is not a “by the book tour”.
This is a tour that is tailored the interest of the specific customer. You will enjoy her warmth, her sense of humor and her knowledge. You will not regret spending a morning, an afternoon or an entire day with her.