Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)

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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Italian
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Explore Bologna's rich history and savor its authentic cuisine on a private tour. Discover Parmigiano Reggiano, Tagliatelle, and more, while experiencing gothic and medieval art landmarks.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The perfect tour to get deep into the tastes and the flavours of the heart of Bologna and Modena.


Emilia Romagna history and art, explained from a culinary point of view, From the gothic frescoes to the medieval inns, canals and towers, our guests will bite some history and some local delicacies at the same time.


More in details, it is a tasting tour to discover real authotenic flavors of Bologna's: Parmigiano Reggiano, Tagliatelle, Lasagne, Tortelloni, and the ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA.


The seven churches of Bologna and the renaissance / gothic chapels will complete this trip into history, art, and tastes.


What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
Lunch
Tastings of local delicacies

Good To Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Quadrilatero

Experiencing the early morning life in the old food market (QUADRILATERO) Visiting the shop and groucery ACETAIA GIUSTI (tasting of ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA). Discover stories and art masterpieces of middle age and renaissance depicting the world of local tastes hundreds of years ago Visiting the special shops and inns of this ancient neighborood. Tasting different kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano, and plenty of other home made salumi, cheeses and other foodies.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna

Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Piazza Santo Stefano

old Medieval Abbey, its cloisters, roman and byzantin ruins, middle age mosaics and sculptures, its rich museum and the basin of the Longobards, the old medieval square, the coil staires by Vignola a unique example of 12 th century house view of Bologna and the towers from a terrace
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Salumeria Simoni

100 local tastes and flavours: Inside a historical delicassy shop (salumeria / drogheria) we will discover 100 different tastings of delicious Mortadella, Salame, Coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano, Rice Cake (Torta di Riso Bolognese)
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Basilica Di San Petronio

visit the famous medieval gothic Chapel Bolognini, much information about the SILK WAY, and Bologna 14th century daily life, the old inns and food. Outside the church some witnesses of the roman celtic city, explaining the story of MORTADELLA....
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7

Osteria Del Sole

Tasting a local glass of wine (Cabernet Sauvignon - Rosso Bologna, Bianco Bologna, Pignoletto, Sangiovese) in a 15th century original Inn (Osteria del Sole) Smell the porfumes of the old market
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT

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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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The only way to see the real magical history and depth of Bologna
May 02, 2025
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If you want to see just how rich in history, art, architecture, and culture Bologna is going off the beaten path, seeing places you can’t find on a map or typical guide you have to go with Ricardo....read more

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Discovering Bologna
May 01, 2025
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Ricardo was a great guide, super knowledgeable, took us many places out of the beaten path, I fell in love with Bologna and of course the food was great.

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Unmissable crash course in everything Bologna
November 28, 2024
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(Viator)

Wow, where to begin? This is our first time in Bologna but Riccardo gave us such a fantastic tour and introduction of what the city has to offer that we only regret not having more time to explore ...read more

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This is not a food tour
June 26, 2024
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Great at history but not a food tour. Didn't learn anything about mortadella or the history or differences of Parmesan Reggiano or Romano. Why did they choose to focus differently? Lots of art but ...read more

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A wealth of information. An authentic old European city and authentic Bologna food.
May 08, 2024
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What an amazing wealth of information and passion for Bologna. The guide gave an extensive history of the city and we sampled truly local specialties. I highly recommend.

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