BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 15 most popular private tours with a local guide tours in Bologna. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with Tigella, wine, balsamic, tortellini, tagliatelle, and gelato, ending by the Two Towers.
Most Popular“This was a fabulous tour with a great group of people. Our guide Stefania was wonderful. The food was delicious. Thoroughly recommend.”
A 4.5-hour Bologna food tour with cappuccino, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, led by local guides.
“What an experience. Perfect intro to Bologna. The lunch was amazing. Don't overthink this- just book it!”
3-hour small-group Bologna food-and-wine walk with a local: Neptune Fountain meet-up, aperitivo bites, cold cuts, fresh pasta, gelato.
“We had a fab time walking the streets Bologna with our lovely guide! We had lots of food and drink and were taking off the beaten track to taste some fabulous local foods. I’d definitely recommend this tour and wouldnt hesitate to do this again!”
A flexible private walking tour of Bologna with a local host, hotel meetup, and a custom route covering key sights and off-track stops.
“Claudio was an excellent tour guide. He was able to show us the highlights of bologna and set my wife for further exploration after the tour. To top off an excellent tour Claudio helped us set an unbelievable lunch reservation which is hard to get on a saturday. Thanks again claudio!”
Private local-guided walking tour of Bologna from your accommodation, with orientation, top sights, food and shopping tips, and hidden side streets.
“Punctual, organised, interesting to chat to. Well timed tour. Excellent tips on food and ice cream parlours. Good value. Thank you Luca.”
A 2.5-hour small-group Bologna walk with bread, mortadella, wine, hand-made tagliatelle al ragù, and gelato, led by an English guide.
“Great experience with lots of information about italian food and other subjects, tour guide very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, stuffed by the end of it🤭”
Private custom walking tour in Bologna with a local guide. Tailor sights and museum time, get food tips, 2–8 hours.
“Louise was extremely knowledgeable and very easy to understand”
Make Emilian pasta in Bologna with Alessia Fiocchi, then eat your creations with wine pairings and choose dessert. 3 hours, $79.
“Quaint. Personal. Informative. Casual. Lovely. Alessia was warm and friendly, especially with the kids. We had a small group of two families. We learned how to make tiramisu, tortelloni, and tagliatelle. We made and then ate with wine and meats and cheeses. Her quaint home was nice. She had a cute friendly cat. This was…”
A private, customizable Bologna walk with a local guide. Pick your pace, interests, and even tickets. 2–6 hours in English or Italian.
“our tour guide Elisabeth was excellent, very flexible with itinerary and had a great sense of humour”
A private Bologna cooking class at a countryside home, learning fresh Bolognese pasta and ragù with a Po Valley view.
“[27/08/2024, 16:35:11] Sophia Russell: was that accent gypsy [27/08/2024, 16:48:12] Sophia Russell: Me and my partner had a fantastic time from start to finish! The transport was perfectly organised and communicated well, room set up beautifully upon arrival (alongside welcome drinks and homemade food), and cooking class itself fantastic! We had so much fun, learning…”
Bologna food and enogastronomia with a local chef: torta and macchiato, DOP/IGP salumi, handmade pasta, wine tastings, balsamic, gelato, 3h40.
“We had the absolute best experience with Darren on a private food tour in Bologna. I work in the food world, and yet I still walked away learning so much—and I can confidently say that whether you know a little or nothing at all, you’ll come away with new knowledge, a happy stomach, and a…”
A 2.5-hour Bologna walking food tour that links top sights like Piazza Maggiore with tastings of bread, mortadella, wine, ragù, and gelato.
“Very good walking tour with some excellent food along the way. The guide (Luca I think) was very friendly and welcoming, and made sure everyone in the group was included at all stages.”
A relaxed 2-hour Bologna food markets walk with a local guide, smart tastings, and plenty of chances to buy regional specialties.
“Loved the overview of what makes Bologna’s food scene so unique. She had great knowledge and a fun spirit.”
Private Bologna walking tour matched to your style, from portici streets to Via del Pratello and Giardini Marghertia.
“I enjoyed the personalised tour rather than being in a group. Nice to have a coffee with my guide and hear about life in Bologna. Good general knowledge of the city without overbearing minute historical detail. I ‘felt’ the ambiance and background rather that it being a direct school trip”
A private 3-hour Bologna food tour with local tastings, market shopping, aperitivo, tortellini al brodo, and organic gelato for €-level value.
“This was an absolutely wonderful choice. Mirko was simply fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and hilarious. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had a special experience and he absolutely delivered. The city itself is stunning and packed with incredible history. The food is exquisite. I’m so happy I did this tour.”
Every way to eat, cook and roam your way through La Grassa.
