Take a 3-hour tour of Bologna for a combination of flavorful ingredients, local produce, old-world knowledge and a centuries-old passion for food in the country's culinary capital.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Visit one of the most beautiful squares in town, Piazza S. Stefano
- Head to a bottega to select some local cheeses and a charcuterie samples
- Stop in Bologna's oldest tavern to enjoy a repast with a glass of the best local wine
- Stroll through Bologna's main square to end your tour with an artisanal gelato
- Choose between a shared or private experience
Full description
Head to the Quadrilatero area, the vibrant heart of Bologna, to start your 3-hour food tour. Step off the beaten paths, discover unexpected sights and hear amazing stories about the origins and traditions of the city.
First, make your way to a small trattoria to sample traditional Ragù alla Bolognese (Bolognese sauce). Sample and learn why a five-year-old Parmigiano Reggiano is so special, and sip 12 to 24-year-old balsamic vinegars from Modena. Enjoy a carefully selected charcuterie sampler from Emilia-Romagna and see how homemade, fresh pasta is created by Bologna's very own sfogline (pasta-makers).
As you end your savory stroll through the city, enjoy the best artisanal gelato in town. Your entire Italian-gastro experience is infused in the heart of this medieval town at some of the best secret spots where locals eat, off the tourist paths.
Includes
- 3-hour guided food tour
- 6 stops
- Experienced English-speaking local guide
- Croissants
- Parmigiano and squacquerone cheese
- 2 traditional types of homemade pasta
- At least 3 traditional cold cuts
- Bread
- Modena Balsamic Vinegar
- Artisanal gelato
- 1 secret dish
- Coffee or cappuccino
- A selection of local wines (red and white)
- Water
- Transportation
- Pick-up and drop off services
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
2 Towers, in front of the San Petronio statue. Full address: Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, Bologna 40126
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Please specify any dietary restrictions during booking
- children under the age of 2 years are welcome to join the tour without a ticket, but their presence must be notified upon booking of the tour at bologna@essor.co.uk
- You are strongly advised against bringing strollers/pushchairs on the tour
- Most of the shops and restaurants included in the tour are small local businesses; they will be at their full capacity by the time you reach them and will not be able to accommodate strollers/pushchairs. If you have any doubt or concern regarding this matter, please contact the tour operator promptly. They will be happy to find a solution that will allow you to fully enjoy our tour
- Pork meat is at the core of Bologna’s traditional food. Please let the tour operator know if you have any dietary needs
