Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience
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!
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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Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
904 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great food, great guide!
johnnymZ4008LH,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val was an awesome guide. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, fun and entertaining. Her explanations of the foods and traditions were ready to understand and appreciate.
Bologna walking food tour
Rebecca K,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very relaxed tour from Mattia, with delicious assortments of authentic Bolognian food! Expert guide and fantastic value for money.
Great Experience
jenh202,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My niece and I traveled to Italy, and we did a day trip to Bologna from Florence. This food tour was a perfect way to spend a day in the kitchen of Italy. The food was all so delicious, our guide was great. Highly recommend.
Wonderful day, wonderful guide, wonderful producers!
Z2537HUpaull,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We weren’t too sure what to expect when a driver picked us up from the designated spot - a short walk from our hotel in Bologna. We met our guide, Riccardo at a small cafe outside town where he told us the plan for the day: visit Moscattini cheese farm, where we will see (and taste) Parmigiano-Reggiano; Acetaia dei Bago where traditional Balsamic Vinegar is made, and lastly, La Mancina winery where we tasted some amazing wines produced in the Emilia-Romagna region. At each spot, we met and spoke with the actual owners and producers of these small production products, whose families have been making these products for generations. We weren’t simply filed into a tasting room in a large production facility, we became guests in their “homes” where, through Riccardo, they were very gracious and proud to show their products and explain their process. What can be said about Riccardo? He was an absolutely amazing guide for us. Informative, funny, personable, and highly entertaining. I couldn’t imagine a better person to lead us through an incredible day. I can’t recommend Bologna Food tours enough for a unique and memorable day in the region. For our family, this was a highlight of our time in Italy. Paul (“Daddy”)
Great tour-wonderful guide
donnalT1943XC,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a delightful time on this wonderful late-afternoon food tour in Bologna with our exceptional guide, Val. The small group was the perfect size and made up of lovely people, which created a warm and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the experience. Val was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She made the tour both informative and engaging as she guided us through a delicious culinary journey of Bologna’s famous specialties. We sampled several varieties of balsamic vinegar while learning about the production process, tasted five different types of cured meats, and enjoyed a selection of Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses. The tour also included three different pasta dishes and concluded with a delicious gelato for dessert. This was a fantastic evening filled with amazing food, local culture, and great company. Val was a wonderful guide, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bologna!
Awesome Tour
mrboyd1961,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome tour. Guide was personable and very informative. We made several stops and they were all interesting and had great food. Highly recommend this tour.
Great Overview and Food Highlights of Bologna
Excursion320369,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mattia was an engaging and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the small group experience and going to places we never would have found in a city that has so many options for food. All the food we got to eat was great. Our favorite place was the osteria that is yes over 400 years old. Our favorite food was getting to taste DOP balsamic. Highly recommend!
Food and fun in Bologna
U2284PClisad,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour of Bologna through the lens of food! Our tour guide, Riccardo, was the best! We learned so much about foods, their origins, how they are made. The food and wine was excellent and we ate as a small group getting to know our guide and the people we were with. Riccardo was not only knowledgeable being from Bologna, but he was fun, entertaining, and hospitable. Highly recommend this tour!
Awesome Experience
nickmQ4856VI,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo was an amazing guide. You get to try tons of food different foods from pasta to gelato to different meats as well as get a good history about the region.
Delicious and the guide...
Nancy B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Delicious, and the guide was funny and very interesting! We greatly enjoyed this activity! A big thank you!
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