BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 15 experiences that define a few days in Bologna. The classes, tastings and day trips travellers talk about long after the last plate.
Bologna city center walking tour with a certified guide: Asinelli Tower, San Petronio, Neptune fountain, Quadrilatero market, and local stories.
Most Popular“Mackayla was an amazing and fun guide! It was great to learn more about Bologna’s history. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Bologna food tour with 6 tastings: fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano, balsamic vinegars, wines, gelato, and Quadrilatero market stops.
“Gabriela was a wonderful tour guide!! Great food tour of Bologna - best pasta so far on our vacation, balsamic tasting was amazing & lots of other surprises - a must do when in Bologna!! Thanks for a memorable experience!!”
Bologna food tour with Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and Modena balsamic, plus breakfast and a wine-paired family lunch.
“10/10. Knowledge and such a fun experience! Truly one of the most memorable parts to our holiday. Every stop was engaging and such a unique experience.”
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with Tigella, wine, balsamic, tortellini, tagliatelle, and gelato, ending by the Two Towers.
“Very good tour! Perfect to start your time in Bologna, you directly know everything about the good food spots. We had a nice tour guide and a good group. We doubted a bit because of the price but it was 100% worth it.”
A 4.5-hour Bologna food tour with cappuccino, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, led by local guides.
“Super Nice. Lot of information and lot of tasting with full lunch. I highly recommend. Its awesome to know some nice restaurant, bar or caffee place.”
3-hour small-group Bologna food-and-wine walk with a local: Neptune Fountain meet-up, aperitivo bites, cold cuts, fresh pasta, gelato.
“Valentina was exceptional guide, she told us everything we needed to know to be able to navigate in vast dining choices of Bologna. She was honest, open and very knowledgeable. The food she introduced us to was of the best quality and taste. Highly recommend.”
Hop-on open bus in Bologna plus quick bites at a historical market. Flexible stops, 10-language audio guide, $46 value check.
“It was good - just note they give only vouchers for food tasting there is no food tour”
Bologna’s Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: small-group tastings of pasta, tigelle or mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso.
“Definitely recommend. Being in Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, a local food tour was a must. We had a small group and it was great! There were 5 food tasting stops... street food, pasta, main dish, dessert and of course, coffee... plus additional stops to talk about other food products and history of and…”
Bologna’s 3-hour class: hand-made tagliatelle, homemade ragù, Casoni spritz, wine, amaro and gelato. Small group, English.
“Excellent activity for couples, really enjoyed it. Would recommend to couples and friends. I think it was good value for money.”
Bologna home cooking class: make tagliatelle and tortelloni, learn Bolognese sauces at Mercato di Mezzo, then enjoy lunch with wine.
“We took a day trip from Florence to Bologna and started our day with this pasta class. Very grateful of Grazia for welcoming us into her beautiful home. Grazia was exceptional—knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history of pasta making in the region. She really took the time to explain the techniques behind making fresh…”
Bologna pasta and tiramisu class with Prosecco and wine. Hands-on dough, classic dessert, then lunch together in a local restaurant.
“Loved the activity! We did this as a mother daughter activity and had a lot of fun. Al the guide was informative, helpful and very personable. The pasta we prepared was delicious as was the tiramisu. The other people in the group were great which added to the ambience. I definitely recommend!”
Taste Bologna’s small-group food tour through Mercato delle Erbe and Quadrilatero, ending at Santo Stefano for pasta, wine, and gelato.
“Our guide was outstanding. He gave us so much information about food and shops and things to do. He could have led a full day excursion and we would’ve been so happy. We rate him highly and will recommend him in the future. We so enjoyed his take on different varieties of food”
Bologna pasta and tiramisù class with Prosecco and wine. Small-group hands-on cooking, fresh pasta lessons, and a shared lunch in 3 hours.
“Beautiful space! The instructor was.very knowledgeable. Wine provided was great.touch! Wish we could have make the red/butter sage sauce as well but overall a great time!”
Make fresh tagliatelle al ragu and a Casoni spritz in central Bologna, with wine tastings, aperitivo snacks, and coffee to finish.
“This was such a fantastic experience! Our instructors, Valentina & Valentina, were wonderful, and our meal at the end was delicious. In addition to the spritz we learned to make, we were also able to taste a local prosecco, red wine, and liquor. I would highly recommend!”
A flexible private walking tour of Bologna with a local host, hotel meetup, and a custom route covering key sights and off-track stops.
“Nicola was a wonderful tour guide. He had so much historical knowledge to share with us. We were only in Bologna for one afternoon and this was a perfect way to get a snapshot of the city!”
Every way to eat, cook and roam your way through La Grassa.
