Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Delicious Bologna Food Tours want the tourists live an authentic experience like a local. 6 stops at some selected historical shops and restaurants to taste MORE THAN 20 local specialties of Bologna region.
SMALL GROUPS, LOCAL HOST for a better quality food tour and learn about the culture and traditions of Bologna:
TORTELLINI MUST BE EATEN IN BROTH, NOT WITH CREAM SAUCE
TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, NO SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
NO CAPPUCCINO AFTER LUNCH
OUR PARMIGIANO REGGIANO IS NOT PARMESAN CHEESE
AND MOST IMPORTANT OUR MORTADELLA DOESN'T TASTE LIKE BALONEY ;)
When in Bologna you can't miss the best bowl of tortellini in broth, handmade tagliatelle al ragu, the best selection of regional cured meat with our local wine, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.
But also with us you visit the food market, the main square, the 2 towers and other main spots!
PS. Our local cuisine is mainly pork based, inform us if you are vegetarian, we'll replace cured meat with cheese.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The nearest parking at the meeting point is Piazza 8 Agosto, consider there is some traffic in the morning in Bologna, please, text me if you are late!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bologna
Start your day in the best cafè of Bologna with classic italian breakfast Cappuccino and Cornetto
Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria
Visit a little pasta workshop where "Sfogline" make handmade pasta and stop to their shop to grab the best cold meat and Parmigiano Reggiano 30Months.
What‘s Included
Taste 15 and 25 year old aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and DOP
Lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
Aperitivo with cold meat, aged parmigiano reggiano and local wine at the oldest osteria of Bologna
Breakfast with coffee and a sweet pastry in a local cafè
Walk in the Quadrilatero food market and the main square
Visit an artisanal pasta factory to watch ladies making freshegg pasta
Artisanal Gelato
Hotel pickup
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Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective
Reviews
863 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do!
Z2131SMstevec,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour and Ricardo wqs terrific. It was the highlight of our trip to Bologna! Thank you!
Grand food tour
Chris C,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide (Ricardo) and a great time. Really interesting guide covered everything. Great food choices and load to be had. Well worth it.
Highly recommend this tour
Mariah G,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ricardo is an excellent tour guide. It was fun to hear tidbits about Bologna history between fantastic food and wine. This tour is a great way to get an introduction to the Bologna food scene.
Perfect Bologna Tour
Randy T,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an experience. Perfect intro to Bologna. The lunch was amazing. Don't overthink this- just book it!
Delizioso!
Steven G,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even in the rain, this is a great, personalized and delicious must-do experience with Mattia during your stay in Bologna!
Do it!
Conor M,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding and fun. Great guide and so much delicious food and history to learn about. The list of restaurants and shops provided by our guide also proved to be excellent.
Excellent tour of Bologna
941fidelmam,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, really enjoyable and so worthwhile. You get all the insights into Bologna, whilst strolling around the city, eating and drinking! Thank you so much!
Excellent
Lisa C,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super Nice. Lot of information and lot of tasting with full lunch. I highly recommend. Its awesome to know some nice restaurant, bar or caffee place.
Great places, food, history and an expert guide. Do it!
535ronok,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the walk through various places and aspects of Bologna’s beautiful and delicious food culture and history with Mattia, our expert guide. Not only was the food amazing, Mattia’s enthusiasm and pride along with his deep knowledge made our trip that much more memorable. We fully plan to recommend this experience and our guide to our friends. Fantastic.
Best tour in Bologna!
Carol S,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience in Bologna! Food was wonderful and served in abundance. Everything was orchestrated perfectly by our host, Mattia, who entertained, fed, and guided his hungry flock through a fabulous tour of the food capital of Italy. What a great time!! This was the absolute best food or city tour I’ve ever taken! Don’t miss this tour- book early. Next time we are in Bologna we will take the same tour again- it’s just that great!! Thanks so much, Mattia, for a wonderful experience!
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