Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Embark on a tasty journey through Bologna with a local, sampling over 20 authentic specialties in 6 historic venues. Discover culinary traditions and explore iconic city landmarks.

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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

Tour escort/host
Lunch
Breakfast
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Excellent food Tour! Everyone in our group learned something new about the food and/or about Bologna.
June 30, 2025
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Mattia was very knowledgeable about the locations he took us for food and the City of Bologna! The food was delicious and his facts about the City were very helpful in understanding the history an...read more

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A+. Good people and good food!
June 28, 2025
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Such an amazing time, Mattia was such a great guide. Funny, kind and very knowledgeable. Such great food. My favorite food tour I’ve done. So happy I was able to book! You won’t regret it :)

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Entertaining and delicious
June 27, 2025
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Riccardo was a very entertaining guide, the food was delicious, and we enjoyed being in a small group. Also learned some history of Bologna too.

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Bologna is truly delicious!
June 26, 2025
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Mattia was an excellent host! We had a wonderful experience and delicious food all over Bologna. Highly recommend Delicious Bologna tours.

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Great time seeing Bologna with Ricardo!
June 25, 2025
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Ricardo was so fun and a great guide, making the overwhelming amount of amazing food choices in Bologna much easier to navigate! We learned a lot about the history of the city and province in a fun...read more

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