Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats

4.9
(35 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

You’ll follow your host as you eat your way around Italy’s food capital – Bologna! Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city. Seasonal produce is king, and you’ll notice, smell and taste the sun-ripened fruit and fresh herbs as you wander from stall to stall. Round off your day at the Mercato delle Erbe - the perfect spot to indulge in an aperitivo as you soak up the warm terracotta atmosphere of this historic city and its friendly people.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What's Included

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
6-8 tastings of local delights, and 2 drinks from 2-3 local eateries
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Additional food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Join a host and discover Bologna’s incredible food culture whilst tasting classic Bolognese dishes and produce, like mortadella in the old Bologna food market known as Il Quadrilatero IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy a classic aperitivo at the Mercato delle Erbe IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You couldn’t miss tasting tortellini al brodo - For some of the best tortellini in the city, head to Trattoria dal Biassanot IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    After 7 tastings of Bolognese specialty dishes, end off your day with an organic gelato at Stefino Organic Gelato - if you’ve still got any room left! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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