Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato

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Location

Bologna

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 13 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Bologna

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 13 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15 tastings of the finest local food, wine, and 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar. We’ll begin with Tigella, a versatile and iconic pre-aperitivo, before exploring the central market and visiting traditional artisan shops. You’ll taste cold cuts including Mortadella, cheeses including Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar, and fresh breads, all paired with local wines at the city’s oldest osteria. Strolling through the historic center, you’ll enjoy two beloved homemade pastas, Tortellini and Tagliatelle, at a traditional Trattoria Bolognese, perfectly complemented by local wine. To conclude, we’ll visit the best gelateria in town for unforgettable artisanal gelato crafted since 1976. Eat, drink, and experience Bologna’s culinary traditions like a true local a journey you’ll remember long after the last bite!

To get started: Tigella and a bottle of water (a vegetarian option is available).

Meals

Handmade Tagliatelle al Ragù and Tortellini, the classic Emilian combo, best enjoyed with red wine at local trattoria

Alcoholic beverages

Red wine Sangiovese or Lambrusco, white sparkling wine such as Pignoletto

Snacks

Mortadella, Prosciutto Parma 24, Coppa, Salame, Parmigiano Reggiano + Balsamic Vinegard 25yrs old, Crescenta, Friggione and Squacquerone (vegetarian option available)

The perfect sweet finale: artisanal Gelato in Bologna made with fresh natural ingredients since 1976

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Fontana del Nettuno

Meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain.

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Vicolo Ranocchi

Enjoy a classic pre-aperitivo snack and a versatile flatbread in a charming artisan shop with a deep local heritage. Here we’ll begin with a short introduction to the tour and to the rich culinary traditions of Emilia Romagna and Bologna. As we walk through the narrow streets of the centre, we’ll visit local shops, shop together like locals, and debunk some common myths about Italian cuisine, all while discovering parts of Bologna and answering your curiosities along the way

Enjoy a classic pre-aperitivo snack and a versatile flatbread in a charming artisan shop with a deep…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Quadrilatero

After shopping in three different local shops, we’ll enjoy samples of regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads, paired with traditional wines in the Bologna’s oldest osteria, an exclusive spot where stepping inside feels like going back in time.

After shopping in three different local shops, we’ll enjoy samples of regional cold cuts, cheeses, a…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Canale delle Moline

Indulge in two traditional homemade pasta dishes daily made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, paired with a local wine at a bolognese restaurant. Emilian combo, Tagliatelle con Ragu and Tortellini

Indulge in two traditional homemade pasta dishes daily made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients,…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

End with the best artisanal gelato in a family run shop founded in 1976.

Meeting Point

Neptune's Fountain, Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40124

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End Point

Two Towers, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40126

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TerrigigiOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

A great day in Bologna

Today, my husband and I along with another couple joined a small group (12 in total) with the excellent guided direction of Luca Ricci. Good evening from Bologna, Italy! 🇮🇹 Today, we took a local bus to downtown Bologna and participated in a 3 hour walking tour that included samples of Bologna regional foods. We walked past the food markets selling fresh seafood, live crabs, cheese, meats, fresh tortellini, ravioli, etc. We dined in the oldest Osteria (dating back to 1465) and had a an...read more

886kayleighbOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Food tour

Elena was a great guide, the tour is well paced and the food is amazing!

Wanderer45775296917October 2026 • TripAdvisor

Good tour

Great tour with a perfect amount of food. Our guide Elena was really informative and explained the history of the food really well.

E2241JDbriantOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Amazing Tour!

Valentina F was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly to us all. Made sure we finished the 4pm tour (3 hours) with time to spare so we could shop at places that were closing at 7:30pm. Would recommend doing this on one of your first days in Bologna so you can use her knowledge/list to explore and go back the next day!

gabrielbI271HEOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent Food and Wine Tour

We participated as couple within a very nice and engaging group. Our guide was informative, dedicated to give us a really enjoyable time, and promoted Bologna that well that we really want to come back soon! Luca Ricci is the guide you should ask for, he is the one who really excells in his job to make sure you will learn everything that you need to know!