BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 15 most popular things to do in Bologna. Cooking classes, food and market tours, the Food Valley dairies and the Motor Valley supercars, all in one place.
Bologna city center walking tour with a certified guide: Asinelli Tower, San Petronio, Neptune fountain, Quadrilatero market, and local stories.
Most Popular“Ricardo was a walking ChatGBT. His knowledge and passion made it enjoyable. We would have preferred to spend more time at the Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano and a little less time in the beginning at Palazzo Re Enzo.”
Bologna food tour with 6 tastings: fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano, balsamic vinegars, wines, gelato, and Quadrilatero market stops.
“Claire was so much fun and had so much knowledge of the city and we learned a lot about the food and ate until we couldn’t eat anymore. We have done three food tours in Italy and this might have been my favorite. Bologna was also such an interesting city. Would definitely recommend this tour!”
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.
“Erica was wonderful! The love she has for her home town really comes through as she explained the sights , the history and traditions. The food was phenomenal as well as the wine. This was a one day trip for us to Bologna and a last minute thought to do a food walking tour ...…”
A 4.5-hour Bologna food tour with cappuccino, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, led by local guides.
“This tour was worth the price - our guide was knowledgeable and personable, and everything we ate was delicious!”
3-hour small-group Bologna food-and-wine walk with a local: Neptune Fountain meet-up, aperitivo bites, cold cuts, fresh pasta, gelato.
“Sonia was a fantastic guide and took our group to several places we would not have experienced on our own.”
Hop-on open bus in Bologna plus quick bites at a historical market. Flexible stops, 10-language audio guide, $46 value check.
“A great way to see an overview of the city. We were driven through streets we probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Highly recommended.”
Bologna’s Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: small-group tastings of pasta, tigelle or mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso.
“What a great combo of the history and Bologna and all the amazing food…. Don’t miss this tour but make sure to come hungry!!!!”
Bologna’s 3-hour class: hand-made tagliatelle, homemade ragù, Casoni spritz, wine, amaro and gelato. Small group, English.
“A great way to learn about Pasta and foods from the Bologna area. Our tutors Stefanie and Stella were great and the session was well organized. Lots of tasty treats. Learned loads.”
Bologna home cooking class: make tagliatelle and tortelloni, learn Bolognese sauces at Mercato di Mezzo, then enjoy lunch with wine.
“The class was a lot of fun! Grazia is a very knowledgeable teacher, sharing some history about Bologna, and pasta. Her dig is adorable. Friendly atmosphere, there was 2 other people in my class, a father and daughter, and the class flowed. I learned how to make a couple types.of pasta, and with Grazia's teaching,…”
Bologna pasta and tiramisu class with Prosecco and wine. Hands-on dough, classic dessert, then lunch together in a local restaurant.
“Class was so much fun. Our cook, Luca was really nice and positive. Also the prosecco they served was delicious.”
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.”
Bologna pasta and tiramisù class with Prosecco and wine. Small-group hands-on cooking, fresh pasta lessons, and a shared lunch in 3 hours.
“Perfect family activity. We had such fun time learning how to make tiramisu, ravioli and pasta. Easy to do for kids and adults. Our instructor was friendly, professional and a delight to be around. The food and wine were delicious and we can’t wait to try to recreate the dishes at home.”
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.
“My private tour with Claudio was both incredibly knowledgeable and very entertaining. We explored the whole city, and I learned about so many hidden spots and fascinating pieces of Bologna’s history that I never knew existed. Thanks to the tour, I feel much more confident exploring on my own for the rest of my stay—and…”
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