Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience

5.0 (938 reviews) Bologna, Italy
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

Delicious Bologna Food Tours want the tourists live an authentic experience like a local. 6 stops at some selected historical shops and restaurants to taste MORE THAN 20 local specialties of Bologna region.

SMALL GROUPS, LOCAL HOST for a better quality food tour and learn about the culture and traditions of Bologna:
TORTELLINI MUST BE EATEN IN BROTH, NOT WITH CREAM SAUCE
TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, NO SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
NO CAPPUCCINO AFTER LUNCH
OUR PARMIGIANO REGGIANO IS NOT PARMESAN CHEESE
AND MOST IMPORTANT OUR MORTADELLA DOESN'T TASTE LIKE BALONEY ;)

When in Bologna you can't miss the best bowl of tortellini in broth, handmade tagliatelle al ragu, the best selection of regional cured meat with our local wine, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.
But also with us you visit the food market, the main square, the 2 towers and other main spots!

PS. Our local cuisine is mainly pork based, inform us if you are vegetarian, we'll replace cured meat with cheese.

What's included

  • Taste 15 and 25 year old aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and DOP
  • Lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
  • Aperitivo with cold meat, aged parmigiano reggiano and local wine at the oldest osteria of Bologna
  • Breakfast with coffee and a sweet pastry in a local cafè
  • Walk in the Quadrilatero food market and the main square
  • Visit an artisanal pasta factory to watch ladies making freshegg pasta
  • Artisanal Gelato
  • Hotel pickup

What to expect

  1. Bologna
    30m
    Start your day in the best cafè of Bologna with classic italian breakfast Cappuccino and Cornetto
  2. Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria
    20m
    Visit a little pasta workshop where "Sfogline" make handmade pasta and stop to their shop to grab the best cold meat and Parmigiano Reggiano 30Months.
  3. Quadrilatero
    40m
    Walk around the streets of the food market of Bologna and enjoy Aperitivo with local food and wine
  4. Piazza Maggiore
    15m
    Visit the main square of Bologna and learn about stories and legends about the main church, neptune statue and the other main attractions
  5. Bologna
    1h
    Enjoy your lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
  6. Bologna
    15m
    Taste different bottles of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP and DOP (Aged 25years)
  7. Bologna
    5m
    Learn about the history of the Two Towers of Bologna
  8. Bologna
    15m
    End up the tour with the best artisanal gelato of Bologna

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at 9.55am at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, between BOTTEGA DEI PORTICI and FELTRINELLI BOOK STORE.

If you come by car, you can park at Piazza 8 Agosto, 15 mins by walk to the meeting point.

End point

The meeting point is at 9.55am at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, between BOTTEGA DEI PORTICI and FELTRINELLI BOOK STORE.

If you come by car, you can park at Piazza 8 Agosto, 15 mins by walk to the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The nearest parking at the meeting point is Piazza 8 Agosto, consider there is some traffic in the morning in Bologna, please, text me if you are late!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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