Bologna Local Food Tour: Experience Traditional Bolognese Cuisine

Indulge in the flavors of traditional Bolognese cuisine on a walking food tour in Bologna. Taste tortellini, ragù, mortadella, and more while exploring the city’s hidden gems. Discover the culture and legends of Bologna with a knowledgeable local guide. Vegetarian options available.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Quadrilatero - Walk around the streets of the food market of Bologna and enjoy Aperitivo with local food and wine
  • Piazza Maggiore - Visit the main square of Bologna and learn about stories and legends about the main church, neptune statue and the other main attractions
  • Bologna - Enjoy your lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
  • Bologna - Taste different bottles of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP and DOP (Aged 25years)
  • Bologna - Learn about the history of the Two Towers of Bologna
  • Bologna - End up the tour with the best artisanal gelato of Bologna
What's Included
  • Food tasting
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tour escort/host
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information

Delicious Bologna Food Tours offer tourists an authentic local experience. Enjoy 6 stops at selected historical shops and restaurants to taste over 20 local specialties from the Bologna region.

SMALL GROUPS, LOCAL HOST for a high-quality food tour and to learn about Bologna’s culture and traditions:
TORTELLINI SHOULD BE EATEN IN BROTH, NOT WITH CREAM SAUCE
TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, NOT SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
NO CAPPUCCINO AFTER LUNCH
OUR PARMIGIANO REGGIANO IS NOT PARMESAN CHEESE
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR MORTADELLA DOESN’T TASTE LIKE BALONEY ;)

When in Bologna, don’t miss the best bowl of tortellini in broth, handmade tagliatelle al ragu, the finest selection of regional cured meats with local wine, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. Additionally, visit the food market, the main square, the two towers, and other key spots with us!

PS. Our local cuisine is mainly pork-based. If you are vegetarian, please inform us, and we’ll replace cured meats with cheese.

  • 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!
Location
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
The meeting point is at 9.55am at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, between BOTTEGA DEI PORTICI and FELTRINELLI BOOK STORE. If you come by car, you can park at Piazza 8 Agosto, 15 mins by walk to the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Plonky74
Aug 30, 2024
Best food tour in town - Mattia vas a great host. We tried a lot of food from Bologna. Plentiful plantes and drinks. Also he gave us great insight into the city. Will be back.
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Kiley_m
Aug 23, 2024
Good for the taste buds and the soul - This was a really lovely experience. Our guide Riccardo was deeply knowledgeable and engaging, the food was tasty, the food markets were expansive, Bologna is beautiful and has a lot of character, and its food history (and normal history) is fascinating. It’s also a smaller group size, which we found refreshing. If you love food, go to Bologna! Can’t recommend this tour and city enough.
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Gary
Aug 23, 2024
Aussie perspective - A very friendly professional guide with a wealth of knowledge . The food sites are unique the food tasting generous . I have no hesitation in recommending this tour Simply outstanding
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Sightseer59264453467
Aug 9, 2024
Best walking food tour ever! - Riccardo our guide was exceptional. His knowledge of the local food and its origins was inciteful and each part of the tour was unique in its own way. Food was so different to how it tastes in UK. Ricardo has a great way of expression his love of the food from the area and throws in his own brand of humour as we walked around for 5 hours - felt like 5 minutes. Thanks to Delicious Bologna for the trip.
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Jet613095
Jul 29, 2024
A Must Do! - This tour is a must! Mattia, our guide was outstanding! While you eat (and drink) delicious Bolognese cuisine, along the way Mattia gives the history of this wonderful town. Even though this is a walking tour, my mom, who walks slowly was able to keep up. Thank you Mattia!
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Ericll8691me
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Riccardo was amazing and the tour was both delicious and delightful! Learned a lot and ate excellent food along the way.
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Diane_d
Jul 25, 2024
Wonderful food tour! - The food tour was amazing and full of delightful local favorites. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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P401ppdamarism
Jul 25, 2024
5 stars, absolutely recommend to everyone! - This food tour was FANTASTIC! We loved every single moment of our time with the guide and we saw so much of Bologna and tried such delicious food. Our guide, Ricardo, was funny, kind, and so knowledgeable. We had our 11 and 14 year old with us and we all had a blast. This was the best way to experience Bologna!
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Karenwf992ek
Jul 17, 2024
Food and wine - This was a delightful food tour of local specialties. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgable. Definitely rexommend!
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244selenak
Jul 17, 2024
Such a great time! - So fun and tasty! It was the perfect amount of food, wine, walking, and stories. Our guide seemed to know all the locals, which gave the tour an especially energetic, friendly vibe. We could not recommend it more!
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