Welcome to Bologna, where medieval streets lead to bustling markets, and every meal tells a story. With its rich history and world-famous cuisine, this city is a dream for food lovers.
On this three-hour food tour, you’ll explore the Quadrilatero, Mercato di Mezzo, and the lively University District. Sample local culinary treasures like fresh pasta with rich Bolognese sauce at family-run trattorias, handmade tortellini, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, artisanal cured meats, and exquisite balsamic vinegar—each bite packed with tradition. Pair it all with local sparkling wines, and you’ll see why Bologna is called “La Grassa” (The Fat).
Please note: itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
- English-speaking guide
- Food tastings
- Wine tastings
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Tour stops, tastings and numbers of tastings are likely to change slightly to reflect seasonal produce, vendor opening hours and availability.
- Group of 12 people or less
Get fully immersed in the flavors of the most famous, traditional products of the region: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar.
You will be picked up at your hotel, then brought to your first stop on this tasting tour - an authentic cheese dairy of Parmigiano-Reggiano to watch how the cheese is freshly made. The next stop is a plant where the world famous Prosciutto is made. The day concludes with a trip to a producer of Balsamic Vinegar in Modena to see how it's made and, of course a tasting.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Bologna's historic center is Europe's second largest, containing an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments.
On this private walking tour with food tastings, you will see the most important sights and attractions in Bologna’s historic center: the incomplete Basilica di San Petronio church, the famous Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore and the iconic two medieval towers (exterior view). Under the guidance of our expert guide, you will learn about the city’s long history, rich culture and university, the oldest in Europe, explore its elegant and extensive porticoes, and indulge in local culinary delights that have earned Bologna its reputation as Italy’s food capital.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
