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

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

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 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

Embark on a culinary journey through Bologna with a local guide. Indulge in over 15 tastings, including Tigella, pasta, and gelato, while exploring hidden gems and savoring authentic flavors.

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10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

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

Good To Know

  • Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions so we can advise if the experience is suitable for you.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tastings may vary depending on the season
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

1

Fontana del Nettuno

Meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

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
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
5

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

End with the best artisanal gelato in a family run shop founded in 1976.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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right in front of the statue there will be one of us waiting for you!
End Point

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews
4.8
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Super Foodführung
June 28, 2026

Es war eine super tolle Erfahrung!Valentina Fabbri hat es mit so viel Herzblut gemacht!Unser Guide war sehr sympatisch,authentisch und hat uns so viele Insidertipps gegeben. Das Essen (Salami,Käse...read more

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Bologna food and wine tour 😍
June 28, 2026

We had one night in beautiful Bologna and this food tour was exactly what we wanted. Our tour took us to small stores and the market area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we built our appert...read more

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Bologna Food Tour
June 27, 2026

Our tour guide, Valentina F., did an amazing job showing us the food scene in Bologna! She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and open to answering all questions we had. It was a lovely tim...read more

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Highly recommended.
June 27, 2026

Excellent experience with fabulous food

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Bologna food and wine tour
June 26, 2026

Valentina Fabbri was an excellent tour guide. Her English was great and she was very knowledgeable about the sites. The food and wine was great!!

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