BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Bologna. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Bologna food tour with 6 tastings: fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano, balsamic vinegars, wines, gelato, and Quadrilatero market stops.
Most Popular“Host was warm, welcoming, and knowledgable. We tasted all the major dishes of Bologna and toured the market area. Everyone in our group was quite satisfied.”
Bologna food tour with Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and Modena balsamic, plus breakfast and a wine-paired family lunch.
“Well worth the price! Great food and wine! Very informative and great tour guides! Well organized and easy to work with! Would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys food, wine and being entertained! A great full day activity!”
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with Tigella, wine, balsamic, tortellini, tagliatelle, and gelato, ending by the Two Towers.
“What a fantastic way to see the city (and fill your belly!). Roberta was in incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly, and a general delight to spend a few hours with. The company was fantastic and the food was even better. Would definitely recommend. Go hungry!”
A 4.5-hour Bologna food tour with cappuccino, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, led by local guides.
“This is a well-designed tour given by the owner himself and he has a wealth of knowledge about authentic Bolognese food and customs. One of the top 5 food tours we have taken. Sustainable tourism designed by someone with respect for all of the food purveyors and traditions. Matteo is also an entertaining storyteller which…”
Hop-on open bus in Bologna plus quick bites at a historical market. Flexible stops, 10-language audio guide, $46 value check.
“The activity was great value for the money and worth it. We got a lot of historical information and a great route with a picturesque view.”
Bologna’s Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: small-group tastings of pasta, tigelle or mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso.
“We had a really fun time, food was delicious and Eugenio was friendly and gave us interesting information. Would definitely recommend!”
Taste Bologna’s small-group food tour through Mercato delle Erbe and Quadrilatero, ending at Santo Stefano for pasta, wine, and gelato.
“This was a wonderful experience. We got to walk through Bologna and learn about not only the city, but different foods. And we had lovely stops along the way with wonderful coffee, lunch, and gelato! We had a great time.”
Private Bologna food tour for your party in English, with 6 or 10 tastings and local market bites from tortellini to balsamic.
“I didn't realize this was a private tour at time of booking. I can't emphasize how glad I am that I chose it. Frederik was so engaging and enthusiastic about showing us the foods and markets and offering tastes. He took us to out-of-the-way spots that added to our overall experience. He was in no…”
A 3-hour Bologna secret food tour with cured meats, Parmigiano, fresh pasta, Modena balsamic, wine, and gelato in a small group.
“Was a brilliant way to spend 3.5 hours. Mattias was amazing! So worth it”
A 3.5-hour Bologna food tour with pasta tasting, street bites, local specialties, gelato, and espresso, led by friendly experts.
“Luca knows his stuff! Great recommendations and so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tour - almost too much great food!!! Highly recommended.”
A 2.5-hour small-group Bologna walk with bread, mortadella, wine, hand-made tagliatelle al ragù, and gelato, led by an English guide.
“Good combination of local experience, history and food. Lorenzo, our guide, was very knowledgeable and personable.”
Bologna food and wine tasting with a Sommelier Game: sample Pignoletto, Sangiovese styles, mortadella, Parmigiano and more for $34.
“This experience lasted around 90 mins and we had so much fun! You get to try maybe 3-4 wines and play the game which is really interesting and really tests your knowledge and senses (sight/smell). The hosts were both so lovely and very knowledgable. The food is paired with each of the wines and they…”
Taste Bologna on a 3.5-hour food walk with a market visit, 9+ tastings, coffee, and wine. Small group, local stops.
“Amazing walking food tour with our host Margheritta who was such good value with a wealth of knowledge. The only thing I would like to see change is for the host to be able to enjoy the food along the way with the participants & even at the end when given the pasta, to be…”
Self-guided Bologna food tasting with vouchers and QR audio, tortellini and tigellone included. Explore the historic center at your pace.
“This was the perfect activity for our first afternoon in Bologna. We met Jessica and her friend at 3:00, enjoyed caffé “shakerato” (delicious iced coffee) with them, and received our map and vouchers. Since we had just arrived from California, we were awake but fairly brain dead and spent an hour or two walking around…”
Private Emilia Romagna food day in Parma: Parmigiano, Prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and lunch with wine, with pickup options.
“Our Tour Guide, Giulia, was so interested & excited by her career, that she was continuously smiling, & her eyes were twinkling with excitement. I even mentioned that to her. The 2 tours she gave were fascinating to listen to/learn about, as we enjoy both cheese & prosciutto immensely! We had an enjoyable conversation with…”
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