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Bologna Food Tour: Taste Authentic Italian Flavors
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52 Ratings
Bologna
Immerse yourself in the tastes and traditions of Bologna with a food tour through lively markets. Meet local families, savor delicious flavors, and experience the art of pasta-making firsthand.
Immerse yourself in the tastes and traditions of Bologna with a food tour through lively markets. Meet local families, savor delicious flavors, and experience the art of pasta-making firsthand.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Café Pastry Gamberini - Join your guide and proceed to Caffè Pasticceria Gamberini, a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts in Bologna. Situated near the famous Fountain of Neptune, this café, the oldest pastry shop in Bologna, offers some of the finest pastries and coffee in the city.
- Mercato delle Erbe - Discover local cheese stalls, where…
- Café Pastry Gamberini - Join your guide and proceed to Caffè Pasticceria Gamberini, a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts in Bologna. Situated near the famous Fountain of Neptune, this café, the oldest pastry shop in Bologna, offers some of the finest pastries and coffee in the city.
- Mercato delle Erbe - Discover local cheese stalls, where you can sample various types and observe the preparation of parmigiana with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a delicious panini with mortadella while your guide selects cold cuts for you to savor later.
- Osteria Del Sole - The exceptional Osteria del Sole is one of Bologna’s most historic establishments. Located on a lively street near Piazza Maggiore, this celebrated eatery has been offering traditional Italian cuisine and wines for centuries. Its cherished recipes continue to delight customers today.
- La Salsamenteria Bologna - Experience the flavors of contemporary Italian cuisine at La Salsamenteria, a high-quality trattoria that presents traditional local dishes with a modern twist. All their pasta is freshly made by hand each morning.
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Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell - Conclude your food tour on a sweet note with a delectable regional dessert while admiring two iconic symbols of Bologna.
Admission: Included
What's Included
- Small group tour, maximum 12 people
- 8 tasting stops, over 9 food samplings
- Complimentary coffee and 2 glasses of wine
- Guided walking tour by a local, English-speaking expert
- Small group tour, maximum 12 people
- 8 tasting stops, over 9 food samplings
- Complimentary coffee and 2 glasses of wine
- Guided walking tour by a local, English-speaking expert
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Food and drink not included as part of tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Food and drink not included as part of tour
Additional Information
Experience an incredible morning as you interact with families who have been creating beloved Bolognese cuisine for decades. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore the vibrant food markets of Bologna, basking in the mouthwatering scents that surround you. Watch a master chef skillfully prepare fresh pasta by hand and savor your morning…
Experience an incredible morning as you interact with families who have been creating beloved Bolognese cuisine for decades. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore the vibrant food markets of Bologna, basking in the mouthwatering scents that surround you. Watch a master chef skillfully prepare fresh pasta by hand and savor your morning espresso—this is the embodiment of the Italian lifestyle.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Not wheelchair friendly. Lots of standing and not every place is wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms aren´t 100% guaranteed accessible.
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for vegans.
- This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, Dairy free, Vegetarians,Gluten-Free options available, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- Soft drinks are available for kids instead of alcohol.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Piazza del Nettuno, 1/ab
Piazza del Nettuno
This tour meets at Piazza del Nettuno 1/ab in front of ExtraBo info point. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(52 Ratings)
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Tatjana_z
Sep 27, 2024
Excellent and a must do! - Bernadette was amazing. Funny, knowledgeable and very pleasant. All the food was amazing and fresh. I would recommend not only the tour but with her specifically.
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Tammi_g
Sep 26, 2024
Great introduction into Bologna’s food - The tour was very informative and plenty to eat. Unfortunately I can’t remember the guides name but she was really good and passionate about the Bolognese food and culture. The group we had was very good and it was really a fun 3 plus hours.
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F764knjoet
Sep 26, 2024
Best food tour we’ve ever been on! Benedetta is the best!! - Benedetta is a GEM! You are lucky to have her. The best food tour we’ve ever done. She was patient, funny, full of knowledge regarding Bologna’s amazing history of food and architecture and 100% the perfect guide for a 12 person group of diverse people. We had so much fun and the food was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much!! We would definitely do this tour again and if we could give it more than 5 stars we would.
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Monicavw5655po
Sep 22, 2024
Very accommodating (and delicious) food tour - Our guide, Ela D, and Devour tours did a great job of accommodating my sister’s need for gluten-free and my older mother walking with a cane. When our train was late, Devour worked with us to ensure we could meet up with the tour at the first stop. Ela was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the foods along the tour and had a lot of extra information for further culinary exploration of Bologna!
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Danielle_p
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing tour, with a great tour guide. - Amazing tour, with a great tour guide. Thank you Benedetta for showing us around. We had a great time eating and drinking in Bologna 😊
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Ladybatherine
Sep 13, 2024
Great tour and guide for Bologna - Isadora was a fantastic guide - very friendly and full of fun nuggets of information. Great variety of food and drink, and walking, plus we had a nice small group of 8 people so it felt very personalised.
This was my second Devour tour after Madrid and I definitely recommend the tours!
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Roxeen_n
Sep 9, 2024
Best Food Tour in Bologna - Mario was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. We ate non-stop and had a few glasses of amazing regional wines. The food was delicious and learning about the history of Bologna was great!
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Seomse
Sep 4, 2024
A must-do! - This Bologna food tour was a highlight of our trip! The tastings were exceptional, and our guide Benedetta brought the city's culinary history to life with her stories. Every stop offered something delicious and authentic. Don’t miss this experience if you’re in town!
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Y3581kmjessicav
Sep 21, 2024
Bologna Food tour- not to be missed - Our tour in Bologna with Ella D was great! Although it was rainy and wet, we enjoyed each stop along the route. The food was amazing and the history of Bologna and the food fantastic. We will definitely book with Devour again. Grazie Mille!
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Jim_w
Sep 19, 2024
Knowledgeable tour guide, lots of food and wine sampling, overall a gret way to see Bologna in a day - Very good stops during the tour to sample food and wine, tour guide added her own personal experiences with her knowledge of the culture, time to interact with group, and plenty of food and wine included in the tour --- all despite the relentless rain.
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