Description
This is the only original Taste Bologna tour that combines food and culture!
This walking tour includes visits to Bologna’s most famous monuments: Piazza Maggiore with the Accursio Palace, home to Bologna’s city hall since the 14th century; the Neptune Fountain, considered one of the most elegant Renaissance fountains in Italy; St. Petronio Basilica, with its treasures; the Archiginnasio Palace, the first permanent seat of the world’s oldest university, famous for its frescoed walls and Anatomy Theater; the Two Towers; St. Stephen’s Square; and more!
Duration:
6 hours
Availability:
Monday to Friday except bank holidays
Starting time:
9:00 am or 10:00 am
Program
Meet your private guide at your hotel in central Bologna or at Piazza Maggiore by the Neptune Fountain. You will be introduced to Bologna’s history and explore, at your own pace, the town’s most famous monuments, including San Petronio Basilica, Palazzo Comunale, the Santo Stefano complex, and the Two Towers. You will have privileged access to the Archiginnasio Palace, the first permanent seat of Bologna University, and visit the Anatomy Theater and the Stabat Mater Hall.
Next, you’ll explore one of Bologna’s oldest food markets with an insider, visiting the most traditional food shops. The smells and tastes will ensure lasting memories. At the Quadrilatero, Bologna’s food market, you’ll enjoy 5 authentic tastings (a full meal) at various locations: an ancient family-run deli, a bakery, a chocolate factory, a pasta workshop, and a gelato shop. The amount of food served is substantial, so for most people, lunch afterward won’t be necessary.
This is the perfect tour to give you insights into Bologna’s traditions and culture.
You will visit:
the oldest bakery in Bologna
and taste their delicious “torta di riso” (rice cake);
the most ancient chocolate factory of the town
where the first solid chocolate “sfoglia nera” was invented and sample their specialties;
a deli-store
where you will be served cured meats and cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano with balsamic vinegar, Mortadella, Salame di Felino, Caciotta, Prosciutto di Parma Parma Ham) with typical breads and local wine;
a pasta laboratory
to taste homemade egg pasta;
and finally a traditional ice-cream shop!
The experience includes:
- Expert local guide
- Guided tour of Bologna
- Visit to Bologna’s oldest food market
- Entrance fee to the Archiginnasio Palace (ticket + reservation, skip the line)
- Visit to 5 selected traditional food shops with 5 delicious food and wine tastings: pastries, chocolate, gelato, homemade pasta, local wines, and cured meats and cheeses
- Progressive lunch
- Expert local guide
- Guided tour of Bologna
- Visit to Bologna’s oldest food market
- Entrance fee to the Archiginnasio Palace (ticket + reservation, skip the line)
- Visit to 5 selected traditional food shops with 5 delicious food and wine tastings: pastries, chocolate, gelato, homemade pasta, local wines, and cured meats and cheeses
- Progressive lunch
Prices per person:
2 pax: Eur 315,00
3 pax: Eur 249,00
4 pax: Eur 215,00
5 pax: Eur 194,00
6 pax: Eur 180,00
Group quotations 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.
