Bologna Food & Wine Private Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the authentic flavors of Bologna on a 3-hour private food tour in the heart of the city. You will walk together with a local guide among the scents and colors of the Quadrilatero Market, crossing Piazza Maggiore and the Jewish Ghetto, listening to stories and curiosities about the Bolognese gastronomic tradition. Along the way you will stop at three historic shops to taste typical specialties.

The tour ends in an intimate wine shop, a welcoming place with a warm atmosphere, where the guide will greet you leaving you in the expert hands of a sommelier. Here you will experience a guided tasting of three Italian wines, accompanied by delicious appetizers. To make the experience even more original there is the Sommelier’s Game: an interactive challenge with 10 questions designed to have fun and discover something more about wine. At the end you will receive a digital certificate, a personalized evaluation and advice on the wines that best suit your tastes.

What's Included

Certified tourist guide
Wine expert
Tastings of local products to accompany the wine
3 traditional tastings
Game of the Sommelier with digital certificate
Tasting of 3 Italian wines
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not expressly stated in the inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The last meeting point is in Strada Maggiore 5/a, Bologna. At the Baggage Storage Bologna.

End point

The tour ends at this venue which will be the last stop of the itinerary where customers will do wine tasting

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the Quadrilatero, Bologna's legendary historic district. Here, among the Via Caprarie, Drapperie and Pescherie Vecchie, you will discover a multitude of delicacies: cold cuts, cheeses and fresh pasta. An unmissable experience for lovers of typical Bolognese food.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Leave the Quadrilatero and stroll along the historic Via Rizzoli, admiring the arcades and architecture that will take you to the next stop, offering a glimpse into the liveliness of Bologna's city centre.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    In the center of the city, here is Piazza Maggiore, Bologna's iconic main square. See the imposing Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo d'Accursio and the famous Fountain of Neptune. This is the real city living room, a place rich in history and life.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Explore Bologna's bustling Herb Market, the city's largest indoor market. A riot of colors and scents where you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, local products and delicious gastronomic proposals. It is the perfect place for an authentic immersion in the flavors and everyday life of Bologna.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    End your tour in a cozy wine shop in the center of Bologna. A tasting of selected wines awaits you, accompanied by a rich platter of typical local products. Test yourself with the fun sommelier game: an interactive experience to discover the secrets of food and wine pairing and celebrate the flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
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Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

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

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