Private Tour
Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
You’ll follow your host as you eat your way around Italy’s food capital – Bologna! Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city. Seasonal produce is king, and you’ll notice, smell and taste the sun-ripened fruit and fresh herbs as you wander from stall to stall. Round off your day at the Mercato delle Erbe - the perfect spot to indulge in an aperitivo as you soak up the warm terracotta atmosphere of this historic city and its friendly people.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join a host and discover Bologna’s incredible food culture whilst tasting classic Bolognese dishes and produce, like mortadella in the old Bologna food market known as Il Quadrilatero IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What‘s Included
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
6-8 tastings of local delights, and 2 drinks from 2-3 local eateries
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Additional food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
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Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Ashley B,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great experience! I learned about the origins of the food and the regions that they come from. I loved Antonia, she was a great host. Very flexible with my schedule.
The walking tour was...
Stuart G,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The walking tour was great. Learned a lot about the history of Bologna and the present as well. Andrea was informative, funny and introduced us to some cured meats that we had not tried before. A nice way to spend the morning.
Great food walking tour.
John S,,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicola was a great guide and showed us true Bologna food gems that we would not have found on our own.
Our host, Antonia, was...
Bryan W,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our host, Antonia, was exceptional. She made our afternoon in Bologna a wonderful adventure. We sampled a variety of traditional dishes native to Bologna and received a great orientation to the food culture and an introduction to the history of the region. We highly recommend for a new visitor to the region. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon!!!
Amazing Experience!
David N,,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Claudio was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we met him in Bologna, he was kind, attentive, and clearly passionate about creating a memorable experience. He thoughtfully tailored our time together to match our interests, weaving in fascinating historical details and vibrant touches of local culture. The food and wine selections were nothing short of incredible—each stop felt like a hidden gem. Claudio’s knowledge and warm personality made this experience truly special. Highly recommend!!
Be ready to eat and learn...
susan b,,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Be ready to eat and learn the history of Bologna! Andrea was great as a guide and his love of Bologna shined through.
An experience to remember
Samantha F,,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely incredible tour given by Gabriele! Walking around the city we got to experience so much of Bologna’s history. Gabriele was very kind and extremely knowledgeable. We had many laughs and amazing food. His recommendation for our dinner later was absolutely perfect and delicious. We couldn’t ask for a better way to be introduced to this lovely city. 10/10
Excellent
Elvira D,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was excellent. Our guide Gabriele was incredible, very knowledgeable. He also told us a lot about Bologna.
Great History, Sights and Street Food tour of Bologna
Carolyn H,,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour of Bologna with Nicola in mid-May 2024. Nicola is a PhD student studying history, and my husband and I were history majors, so this was a great match for us. We had a wonderful tour of the major sights in Bologna's main square, as well as the amazing shields and crests at the Archiginnasio Library. The tour was less food-focused as it was on sights until the last part of the tour, which was fine with us; we had Bolognese street food with Nicola of Mortadella panini as well as Tigelle - with a special local delicacy thrown in, pig lard mixed with parm cheese - not an every day eat but it was super interesting and we were happy to try it. Nicola has an extensive list of Gelateria that he loves and we went to one that had "whipped cream" gelato - it was unbelievable. If you love history and want some local street food flavor thrown in, this is the tour for you. Grazie, Nicola!
Not a foodie tour….a good tour with a little food.
Joseph D,,May 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Would have liked a day filled with popping in and out of markets tasting many foods unique to Bologna. As foodies ourselves, we could have done what the guide did without her. Sara was a very nice person who was very knowledgeable about the history and sights, but we were expecting and exciting food experience, not just ordering food and eating in the local market, which is what we did.
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