Food markets tour with a local!

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Join Benedetta for a delightful tour through Bologna's famous food markets. Discover local favorites, taste exquisite salumi, cheese, pasta, and more. Embrace Bologna's lively atmosphere.

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

Experience Details

i am Benedetta from @my.bologna!

I will bring you to the typical and local food markets. We will go shopping in the best food shops of Bologna, where usually locals go. We will taste local salumi, local cheese and home-made pasta, and local wine of course! We will go also to a special ancient indoor market, where you can buy specialities of the town to bring home! I will suggest you what to but and how to cook it. We Will also have amazing gelato!

You will enjoy the special atmosphere that makes the district so special, lively and energetic while learning more about things you can’t miss when visiting Bologna.

For DISCOUNT contact me also on my instagram: @my.bologna


IMPORTANT: the price of the food and the drinks are not included, everyone will pay for himself, i will suggest you what to buy, to taste, and where, i will be your "food guide" ! (If you want to try all that i suggest, you will spend not more than €17/18 each person).

What You Get

Me, a certificated tour manager!
Snacks
Price of food and drinks are not included, everyone will pay for himself, i will suggest you what to buy, to taste, and where, i will be your "food guide" !

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Mercato delle Erbe

We will visit the Market having some stops to try traditional local food and to buy some specialities!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Quadrilatero

We will visit also the ancient Medieval Market of the town, having stops to buy traditional food (parmesan, prosciutto, mortadella, balsamic...anything else you would buy!) and having some stops to try typical bolognese food and local amazing wine!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Belvedere 6, Via Belvedere, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40121

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in front of the Mercato
End Point

Piazza Santo Stefano, Via Santo Stefano, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40125

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We will finish near the Towers!

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

What People Are Saying
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Very fun experience
May 18, 2025
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Great experience with Valentina. Her English and knowledge were excellent. The pace was just right, and the products we tried were the right size, leaving us wanting more.

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A lovely way to spend an afternoon
May 04, 2025
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Lovely host who was so friendly and informative. We had a great time and loved all the food. The tortellini and piadina were amazing!

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Pretty Good
April 27, 2025
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My teenagers, husband and I went in April 2025 and had Sonia for a tour guide. She was very interesting. The key to this tour is that it is inexpensive but when you get to the stalls, you pay for...read more

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Ok but would not recommend - don’t expect to much
April 19, 2025
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Had a good time but would not recommend for 40€. More worth like 20€. No real insights or hidden secrets. Tour would be more appreciated if there would be real discounts on bought foods - queuing f...read more

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Amazing tour!
March 20, 2025
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Benedetta was amazing! The tour was intimate and we really got to explore all of the local markets and cuisine. We tried some delicious traditional foods that are unique to the region. She also tau...read more

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