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“Michaela was very interesting and amusing and the tour was a highlight in my short trip to Bologna.”
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.
“I have to say hands down this was the best day ever. It is worth the price and then some. We were taken care of by two wonderful women, one drove the bus and the other gave all the information at each location. We started at a Parmesan Reggiano factory to see the entire process…”
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with Tigella, wine, balsamic, tortellini, tagliatelle, and gelato, ending by the Two Towers.
“This was a fantastic tour, and Darren, our guide, was absolutely awesome. Not only did we get a fascinating history lesson about the city, but we also discovered hidden gems we would have normally walked right past—not realizing the incredible food waiting inside. We enjoyed plenty of delicious bites along the way, paired with some…”
A 4.5-hour Bologna food tour with cappuccino, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, led by local guides.
“One of the best things we did in Bologna. Riccardo was an amazing guide and made the time fly by with amazing food tastings and great stories about the city in between stops.”
3-hour small-group Bologna food-and-wine walk with a local: Neptune Fountain meet-up, aperitivo bites, cold cuts, fresh pasta, gelato.
“Our guide was so knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about Bolognese food while having a wonderful time! It's great fun and the food is delicious!”
Hop-on open bus in Bologna plus quick bites at a historical market. Flexible stops, 10-language audio guide, $46 value check.
“Good way to see the main sites in Bologna in a short period of time. Mortadella panino from tasting vouchers provided was delicious!”
Bologna’s Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: small-group tastings of pasta, tigelle or mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso.
“Valentina was wonderful! The food choices were indicative of Bologna’s culinary prowess. I recommend this tour to anyone.”
Bologna’s 3-hour class: hand-made tagliatelle, homemade ragù, Casoni spritz, wine, amaro and gelato. Small group, English.
“Very fun! Met awesome people.. would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in learning to cook bolognese”
Bologna home cooking class: make tagliatelle and tortelloni, learn Bolognese sauces at Mercato di Mezzo, then enjoy lunch with wine.
“Grace is the most joyous, loving soul, and a masterful chef! We had the most caring learning experience of our trip!!. Grace is incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and heartfelt. Her expertise on pasta and Bolognese cooking is unparalleled, guiding us to make delectable, homemade pasta, sauce, and semifreddo. Her doggie is also super adorable. :) Hands…”
Bologna pasta and tiramisu class with Prosecco and wine. Hands-on dough, classic dessert, then lunch together in a local restaurant.
“Fantastic pasta making class with the addition of tiramisu. Aladin was a fantastic host/instructor and made sure we were on track and entertained the entire evening. We made two kinds of pasta plus tiramisu dessert with plenty to drink through the evening. Would strongly recommend this class but come hungry and definitely don’t have dinner…”
Taste Bologna’s small-group food tour through Mercato delle Erbe and Quadrilatero, ending at Santo Stefano for pasta, wine, and gelato.
“Very relaxed way to get to know Bologna and its food history. Matthe was very helpful and clearly enjoyed his job, and looked after us well. Nice that it was a small group too. Good value for money.”
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.
“Such a lovely way to spend an afternoon Sonia & Jaya gave us a cheery time, packed with fun, laughter and practical skills in cooking pasta. The finished product was so enjoyable. Their tips on making ragu cleared my thoughts on how to process this ingredient as opposed to bolognaise sauce. we left on a…”
A flexible private walking tour of Bologna with a local host, hotel meetup, and a custom route covering key sights and off-track stops.
“Discovering Bologna with Jon in this three-hour walking tour was a gift! Jon spoke eloquently about the historical and socio-political evolution of Bologna that has contributed to its present vibrancy as an intellectual center. I heartily recommend this experience and hope to return to this colorful city very soon!”
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