BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 15 best food tours in Bologna. Tastings through the Quadrilatero and the old market lanes, from mortadella and Parmigiano to a plate of fresh tagliatelle.
Bologna food tour with 6 tastings: fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano, balsamic vinegars, wines, gelato, and Quadrilatero market stops.
Most Popular“If you are.going on this excursion then my advice would be to make sure that you do not eat for a few hours beforehand and wear comfortable shoes!”
Bologna food tour with Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and Modena balsamic, plus breakfast and a wine-paired family lunch.
“It was amazing to learn how parmesano reggioano, balsamic, and prosciutto are made. Incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. Lunch back at the restaurant was the best! Music, dancing, singing, food, and wine was amazing! Frederick and Roberta are awesome! As are the restaurant staff!! Highly recommend for an amazing day!”
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with Tigella, wine, balsamic, tortellini, tagliatelle, and gelato, ending by the Two Towers.
“The walking food tour in Bologna with Eugene was such a fantastic experience! Eugene was a great host—friendly, engaging, and really skilled at getting everyone to connect, so the whole tour felt like we were sharing a meal with friends. The food was absolutely amazing: we started with a delicious spread of meats and cheeses,…”
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.
“Eugenio was very insightful about the city's cultural and food history. The chosen meals and restaurant were pleasant. Overall, a very positive experience - would recommend!”
Hop-on open bus in Bologna plus quick bites at a historical market. Flexible stops, 10-language audio guide, $46 value check.
“Liked the friendly staff and the route taken by the bus to see the sights .”
Bologna’s Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: small-group tastings of pasta, tigelle or mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso.
“This was an excellent tour, we learned about Bologna and the food we tasted along the way was delicious. Our guide Eugenio was very engaging and knowledgeable I would highly recommend”
Taste Bologna’s small-group food tour through Mercato delle Erbe and Quadrilatero, ending at Santo Stefano for pasta, wine, and gelato.
“An interest and comprehensive food tour from a knowledgeable, interesting and likeable trained chef.”
Private Bologna food tour for your party in English, with 6 or 10 tastings and local market bites from tortellini to balsamic.
“We had a great experience with Marco and appreciated his knowledge of the regional food his and connections to the local food merchants. We had several tastings in the Central Market followed by more out and about in the city. It was delightful!”
A 3-hour Bologna secret food tour with cured meats, Parmigiano, fresh pasta, Modena balsamic, wine, and gelato in a small group.
“Highly recommend the tour - absolutely just book it! Caterina was so wonderful, the food and drinks where exceptional - exceeded expectation!!!”
A 3.5-hour Bologna food tour with pasta tasting, street bites, local specialties, gelato, and espresso, led by friendly experts.
“Luca gave us very good tips for places we could go afterwards”
A 2.5-hour small-group Bologna walk with bread, mortadella, wine, hand-made tagliatelle al ragù, and gelato, led by an English guide.
“Valentina was an excellent and very passionate guide! The places we went to were unique and she explained a lot about the food in general and gave us many tips where to eat. We had a great time!”
Bologna food and wine tasting with a Sommelier Game: sample Pignoletto, Sangiovese styles, mortadella, Parmigiano and more for $34.
“Fabulous activity that we all really enjoyed. Great value for money and our guide was really informative and good fun. Loved the interactive sommelier quiz too. Thank you!”
Bologna pasta class with Federico: warm pizza aperitivo, fresh tortelloni and tagliatelle, guided wine tasting, and grandma tiramisù.
“Great experience loved it all … was hands on Experience and we enjoyed a beautiful lunch afterwards. Frederico gave us many hints and tips along the way. Fun way to learn about traditional food for the region of Bologna !”
Taste Bologna on a 3.5-hour food walk with a market visit, 9+ tastings, coffee, and wine. Small group, local stops.
“The guide was amazing. Michela did a great job of making it fun and educational. She created a really nice family style vibe which made the experience that much better. Good mix of history and tasting. Naturally the food and wine was amazing. Highly recommend”
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