Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15 tastings of the finest local food, wine, and 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar.
We’ll begin with Tigella, a versatile and iconic pre-aperitivo, before exploring the central market and visiting traditional artisan shops. You’ll taste cold cuts including Mortadella, cheeses including Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar, and fresh breads, all paired with local wines at the city’s oldest osteria.
Strolling through the historic center, you’ll enjoy two beloved homemade pastas, Tortellini and Tagliatelle, at a traditional Trattoria Bolognese, perfectly complemented by local wine.
To conclude, we’ll visit the best gelateria in town for unforgettable artisanal gelato crafted since 1976. Eat, drink, and experience Bologna’s culinary traditions like a true local a journey you’ll remember long after the last bite!
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
Tastings may vary depending on the season
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions so we can advise if the experience is suitable for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fontana del Nettuno
Meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain.
Enjoy a classic pre-aperitivo snack and a versatile flatbread in a charming artisan shop with a deep local heritage. Here we’ll begin with a short introduction to the tour and to the rich culinary traditions of Emilia Romagna and Bologna. As we walk through the narrow streets of the centre, we’ll visit local shops, shop together like locals, and debunk some common myths about Italian cuisine, all while discovering parts of Bologna and answering your curiosities along the way
What‘s Included
To get started: Tigella and a bottle of water (a vegetarian option is available).
Handmade Tagliatelle al Ragù and Tortellini, the classic Emilian combo, best enjoyed with red wine at local trattoria
Red wine Sangiovese or Lambrusco, white sparkling wine such as Pignoletto
Mortadella, Prosciutto Parma 24, Coppa, Salame, Parmigiano Reggiano + Balsamic Vinegard 25yrs old, Crescenta, Friggione and Squacquerone (vegetarian option available)
The perfect sweet finale: artisanal Gelato in Bologna made with fresh natural ingredients since 1976
Options
Bologna gastronomic experience with a local
Reviews
796 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Massive success
jacobrY6653EL,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! We did the pasta tour with Valentina Fabbri and it was wonderful! She provided great information about the city, the food, and was pleasant to be around.
Excellent food and wine and guide
C545DWhayleyp,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing food tour with an excellent guide who was knowledgeable and passionate about food quality, its origins and history. Every establishment we visited was welcoming and celebrated the best food and wine Bologna had to offer.
Amazing Bologna Food!
racharceri,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valentina Fabbri was awesome. Very honest and knowledgeable. We ate a bunch of food and it was all amazing.
Great tour, great guide
Christa B,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and led us to the most amazing and delicious places to eat. She was super fun and personable, she even gave us a few recommendations for food around town Thanks Fabbri Valentina!
We could not have asked...
Angela S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We could not have asked for a better guide than Valentina G. She was very knowledgable, gave great recommendations, and made the experience very fun and inclusive. We even ran into Valentina the next day, by chance, and she was nice enough to stop and help us with food recommendations in the spot we stopped for dinner. Everyone in our party had a a wonderful time on this tour.
Fabulous and informative tour.
Patricia L,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour with Luca. Full of interesting facts and information. Great atmosphere and amazing food and wine. Highly recommend.
Unprepared Guide
paschke,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide we had tonight was clearly not ready for the job. We’ve been on many food tours, and this was in a whole different category. Our guide provided almost no context or explanation, didn’t seem familiar with the foods or the area, and was almost inaudible during the tour. She seemed nice and like she wanted to do well — which leads me to think she suffered from a serious lack of training. I don’t understand how the company has the positive ratings it does, and I don’t understand how they could in good conscience send someone so poorly prepared to lead a group. In my view, a business with integrity would refund the customers who took a tour as poor as this one. I am leaving a negative review (which I never do) — not because of animosity toward the lovely tour guide, but out of disdain for the poor choices of her employer.
Ezcellent tour
X6073LIdavidd,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta wa a very gpod guide. Lots of info about local food and wine. The food was veru.god and plentiful. Good end to a few days in Bologna.
Amazing food tour
kristinev728,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice tour with Valentina Fabbri - got to know and taste a lot of the delicious food of Bologna
Highly recommend
X2830ZOdonnag,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valentina Fabbri was excellent!
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