Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience

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Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience

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 US$128.82  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 17, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Other
Vegetarian, Family-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

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
Hotel pickup

Good To Know

  • 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!
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Bologna

Start your day in the best cafè of Bologna with classic italian breakfast Cappuccino and Cornetto
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

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.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Quadrilatero

Walk around the streets of the food market of Bologna and enjoy Aperitivo with local food and wine
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

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
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Bologna

Enjoy your lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
6

Bologna

Taste different bottles of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP and DOP (Aged 25years)
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Bologna

Learn about the history of the Two Towers of Bologna
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Bologna

End up the tour with the best artisanal gelato of Bologna
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Walking food tour
August 25, 2026

Amazing food tour of Bologna! Look no further and pick this one, you won't be disappointed! Mattia was a fantastic guide with tons of info about the food and history of Bologna. We ate, we drank, w...read more

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Great food tour with knowledgeable local
August 05, 2026

Loved the insights into the region and quality of foods and history of area as well as fantastic food at each place we went to - a day very well spent enjoying great food and good company !

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Incredible food, great guide, good times
July 29, 2026

Ricardo has a rare combination of charisma and character that makes him a perfect tour guide. He was greeted and liked by everyone on the streets, including the stray dogs. A fun and enjoyable expe...read more

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Great way to start in Bologna
July 28, 2026

Lovely experience getting oriented in Bologna and learning about and tasting the local specialities.

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Highlight of Our Trip to Bologna
July 17, 2026

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! The small group made it feel personal, and our guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience really enjoyable....read more

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