Join the first, best, and top-rated food tour in Bologna. Explore the city’s oldest food market with an insider and visit its most traditional food shops. Savor the authentic flavors of Bologna on our ultimate food and wine experience.
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Description
Discover the history, culture, and architecture that make Bologna’s medieval food market so unique. On this tour, you’ll savor a variety of food specialties that have earned Bologna its reputation as the foodie capital of Italy while visiting its most iconic sites. This is the only Bologna tour that combines history, art, and Italian cuisine! Uncover the secrets to an unforgettable food and cultural experience off the beaten path.
Duration:
3h30
Availability:
Monday to Saturday except Saturday afternoon and bank holidays
Starting time:
10:00am or 3:00pm
Program
This 3.5-hour walking food tour features five mouth-watering tastings. As you explore the wide and narrow alleys of Bologna’s Medieval Food Market, you’ll literally taste the essence of the city. Visit five hidden food gems carefully selected to provide you with an authentic local experience. Led by an expert local host, the tour unveils ancient secrets and stories, offering unique insights into Bologna’s rich traditions and culture.
To let you experience Bologna like a local, we will take you to:
- Bologna’s oldest deli store, where you’ll savor a special selection of cured meats and cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano with Balsamic Vinegar, Mortadella, Salame di Felino, Caciotta, and Prosciutto di Parma, all served with typical breads and local wines.
- A pasta shop, where you can sit back and relax with a glass of local wine and a dish of fresh, handmade pasta—choose from tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini, or tortelloni!
- A traditional gelato shop to enjoy delicious, artisanal ice cream.
The oldest bakery in town, where you’ll taste their delightful torta di riso (rice cake). - A traditional chocolate shop to sample exquisite, artisanal chocolates.
The tour includes:
- Expert local host
- Orientation tour of Bologna
- Visit to Bologna’s oldest food market – the Quadrilatero
- Expert local host
- Orientation tour of Bologna
- Visit to Bologna’s oldest food market – the Quadrilatero
- Visit to 5 food shops with 5 delicious food and wine tastings, including pastries, gelato, chocolate, homemade pasta, local wines, and cured meats and cheeses
- Progressive lunch
Prices per person:
2 pax: Eur 236,00
3 pax: Eur 193,00
4 pax: Eur 172,00
5 pax: Eur 158,00
6 pax: Eur 149,00
Group quotation on request
Prices are subject to confirmation at booking time. There might be prices increase on occasion of big events and due to the rise in raw materials and VAT.
Additional info
- The starting time will be confirmed upon booking.
- Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- If you are arriving to Bologna by train for the tour, we recommend arriving at Bologna Centrale train station around 9:00 AM. Please allow 15-20 minutes on foot to reach Piazza Maggiore.
