Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective
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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‘s Included
Tour escort/host
Lunch
Breakfast
Food tasting
Hotel pickup
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.
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Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective
Reviews
800 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great thing to do in Bologna—food capital of Italy
Scott E,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the best things we did in Bologna. Riccardo was an amazing guide and made the time fly by with amazing food tastings and great stories about the city in between stops.
A great food journey.
Andrew D,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great insight into the food culture of Bolonga. The guide Mattia was passionate about food and provide a journey around small places sampling the wonderful delights of the food culture, from morning coffee to afternoon gelleto it was a great way to discover not just great food but lso some history of the city.l
Bologna in a Nutshell
David B,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00It serves as a good introduction to Bologna and its local culture, and, of course, it’s wonderful food.
Perfect combo of food and knowledge
Pam P,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Plenty of yummy food, a charming guide in Mattia, lots of interesting information about the food culture of Bologna. We visited a cafe that roasts their own coffee, we saw pasta being handmade, we visited a salumeria that I wish I could take home to my neighborhood, we had aperitif in a 15th century osteria, a gorgeous pasta lunch, we tasted balsamics and learned what’s what, and ended the day with some excellent gelato.
Fantasticly delicious tour
Elana Z,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fun day with Mattia, owner, and small group of 7. We really enjoyed this awesome food tour of Bologna and its specialties. Learned some history and interesting facts along the way, tasted at least 20 items, including very tasty and typical lunch dishes (lasagna, tartollini soup). The highlights were tasting meats and cheeses at oldest osteria, eating real gelato with unique flavours, and tasting modena balsamic vinegar. Definately recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, great company and getting some history and stories from a local.
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