New! Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour




Dive into Bologna's culinary world on a 3-hour tour. Savor authentic ragù, tortellini, aged Parmigiano, and local wines. Explore historic markets and landmarks while uncovering food secrets.
Experience Details
Ready to taste the real Bolognese? Spoiler alert: it’s nothing like what you’ve been served elsewhere! Join us on a 3 hours food adventure from medieval markets to the lively University District, Bologna’s culinary secrets are waiting for you to uncover.
You’ll dig into fresh, handmade pasta slathered in rich ragù, melt-in-your-mouth tortellini, and cured meats that’ll make you rethink lunch forever. We’ll also treat you to Parmigiano Reggiano aged for 18, 24, and 36 months, drizzled with balsamic vinegar that’s been perfected over generations.
Sip on local sparkling wines as you stroll through the vibrant Mercato di Mezzo and Quadrilatero, sampling traditional tigella, prosciutto, and mortadella sandwiches, plus Bologna’s famous rice cake. Along the way, we’ll pass the Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore, diving into the fascinating stories behind this city’s food culture.
Come hungry, because Bologna is about to show you what real food is all about!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Non suitable for Vegan diets
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Salumeria Simoni Laboratorio
Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria Bologna
Paolo Atti e Figli
Osteria Buca delle Campane
Piazza Maggiore (Pass By)
Palazzo dei Banchi (Pass By)
Mercato di Mezzo (Pass By)
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (Pass By)
Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano - Complesso delle Sette Chiese (Pass By)
University District (Pass By)
Majani (Pass By)
Meeting & Pickup
Piazza Maggiore 4, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40124
Open in Google MapsOsteria Buca delle Campane, Via Benedetto XIV, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40125
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
We had such a lovely experience, Izzy was fantastic - very knowledgeable and passionate about her city. The food lived up to everything we expected, and it ended as though we were having lunch with...read more
This was our second tour with Eating Europe and would recommend this to anyone traveling. We had a tour with Izzy and learned so much while being immersed in local culture. The locations we went to...read more
Isadora was very good and explained in the best and in detail the history of Bologna with unique locations for the city! Thank you so much!
Fantastic food and sites to see. Lots of history. Riccardo was very knowledgeable and great personality. It was a great day out.
Ricardo was amazing!!!! History meets food and made us want to stay longer in Bologna then planned. 1000% recommend this tour if you love history!
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