New! Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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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.

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

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

Traditional street food: tigella with prosciutto and mortadella
Guide in-person
Fresh handmade pasta with Bolognese sauce and real tortellini
Hotel pick-up/drop off
Gratuties/tips

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

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Salumeria Simoni Laboratorio

The Simoni family, masters of fresh pasta, artisanal cured meats, and fine cheeses, have been delighting Bologna since the 1960s. Enjoy a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano (3 ages) and balsamic vinegar in their renowned shop.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria Bologna

La Salumeria di Bruno e Franco, a staple of Bologna since 1985, preserves local culinary tradition with top-quality cured meats and fresh pasta. Just steps away, skilled sfogline craft handmade pasta daily. Enjoy a tasting of a mortadella sandwich.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Paolo Atti e Figli

Paolo Atti & Figli, baking artisanal bread and pastries since 1868, remains a Bologna favorite for fresh pasta and preserves. Experience its historic charm with a tasting of rice cake. La Cotica, a beloved neighborhood eatery for over 30 years, offers top-quality cured meats, cheeses, and wines. Enjoy a tasting of friggione and tigella (or crescentina) with prosciutto.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Osteria Buca delle Campane

This historic osteria, once a bell factory in 1548, is a local favorite rich in history, from a pope’s birthplace to scholarly traditions. Enjoy a tasting of tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce and tortellini in Parmigiano Reggiano sauce.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Piazza Maggiore (Pass By)

Piazza Maggiore, the heart of Bologna since 1200, is surrounded by historic landmarks like the Basilica of San Petronio and the Neptune Fountain. Once a hub for trade and civic life, it remains the city's main gathering place.

Palazzo dei Banchi (Pass By)

Palazzo dei Banchi, the last building added to Piazza Maggiore, was designed by Vignola in the 16th century to conceal the market alleys. Its name recalls the old currency exchange banks once located here.

Mercato di Mezzo (Pass By)

Mercato di Mezzo has been a hub of flavors and trade since medieval times. Transformed into Bologna’s first covered market after Italian unification, it was revitalized in 2014 and now offers local food and wine specialties.

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (Pass By)

The Two Towers, Garisenda and Asinelli, are iconic symbols of Bologna, marking the ancient Via Emilia’s entrance. Built between 1109-1119 for defense and prestige, Asinelli stands at 97 meters with 498 steps leading to stunning city views, while the leaning Garisenda, at 47 meters, was even mentioned by Dante. Currently, Garisenda is under restoration due to structural issues.

Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano - Complesso delle Sette Chiese (Pass By)

Piazza Santo Stefano, often mistaken for a square, connects to the "Seven Churches" complex, dominated by the Basilica of Santo Stefano. Surrounded by historic buildings like Casa Berti and Palazzo Isolani, it’s a popular spot for cultural events and summer aperitifs. The basilica, a unique sanctuary with origins dating back to Petronius, is known for merging multiple churches built across different eras.

University District (Pass By)

Since the 18th century, this area of Bologna has become a cultural hub, with the University of Bologna moving its Dean's offices to Palazzo Poggi in 1803. Today, it's the city's student district, blending historic buildings with contemporary street art and graffiti.

Majani (Pass By)

Majani, Italy’s oldest chocolate factory, has been family-run since its founding in 1796 in the Bologna province. Enjoy a tasting of the signature chocolate tortellino at the end of the tour.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazza Maggiore 4, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40124

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Meet you guide just in front of Palazzo dei Banci in Piazza Maggiore, at the corner with Via Clavature.
End Point

Osteria Buca delle Campane, Via Benedetto XIV, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40125

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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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Amazing tour!
June 28, 2025
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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

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Wonderful experience and way to explore Bologna
June 27, 2025
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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

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Amazing and to redo
June 24, 2025
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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!

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Enjoyable experience
June 09, 2025
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Fantastic food and sites to see. Lots of history. Riccardo was very knowledgeable and great personality. It was a great day out.

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History meets food!
June 01, 2025
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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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