Bologna Street Food Walk Taste La Grassa like a local

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1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover why Bologna is known as La Grassa: “The Fat One” on this authentic 2-hour Street Food Walk through the heart of Italy's legendary food capital.

Follow your guide through medieval streets, historic markets, & famous porticoes, while enjoying authentic IGP Mortadella Bologna with local wine, fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano Reggiano paired with traditional balsamic vinegar, and a classic Bolognese dessert. Between tastings, explore the Quadrilatero, Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and some of Bologna's most atmospheric streets.

More than a food tour, this is your chance to eat your way through Bologna's history, meet trusted local vendors, and discover why food here isn't simply something you eat: it's part of the city's identity.

- Duration: 2 hours filled with immersive food experiences
- Small group sizes (4-8 people on average) for personal interaction
- Includes tastings of Mortadella, Tortellini, Parmigiano, and more
- Suitable for families

What's Included

2 Parmigiano Reggiano types & traditional balsamic vinegar tasting
A glass of regional wine, a freshly made pasta, & traditional Bolognese dessert
All food tastings, including IGP Mortadella Bologna, & traditional local specialties
Optional, for great service

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of the Monument to Marco Minghetti, Piazza Minghetti, Bologna. Our guide will try to reach out via whatsapp in case of need, make sure you updated your correct phone number with country code.

End point
Piazza Maggiore

We end our tour close to Piazza Maggiore, it's easy to go anywhere you like.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza Minghetti

    Meet your local host in one of central Bologna's elegant squares and get a quick introduction to La Grassa and its legendary food culture.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Quadrilatero

    Step into Bologna's historic food district, packed with old botteghe, delis and market stalls. Here we begin tasting iconic Bolognese flavors, including Mortadella and regional specialties.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mercato di Mezzo

    Wander through the heart of Bologna's centuries-old market area and discover how food has shaped everyday life in the city for generations.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Walk beneath Bologna's medieval towers and hear the stories behind the city's most recognizable skyline while making our way to the next tasting: freshly made pasta!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piazza Maggiore

    Discover two icons of Emilia-Romagna with aged Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar, learning how age and production transform their flavors.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Fontana del Nettuno

    Explore Bologna's monumental heart, surrounded by medieval palaces and the Basilica of San Petronio, with the famous Neptune Fountain just steps away.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Finish with a traditional Bolognese sweet, including the beloved Torta di Riso when available—the perfect final taste of La Grassa(the fat one, as they call Bologna).

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Napoli Turista

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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