Bologna Food Tour: Taste the City's Classic Flavors with Local

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the rich culinary heritage of Bologna on this walking food tour, designed to delight both your eyes and your palate. Join us for a journey through the heart of the city, where you’ll taste the best local dishes while uncovering Bologna’s fascinating history.

Your expert guide will lead you to four specially selected stops, where you’ll indulge in traditional Emilia-Romagna delicacies, including local meats, authentic Bolognese tortellini, and a mouthwatering traditional doughnut cake. Your guide will offer you a drink card, where you can enjoy a glass (or more!) of wine or ale at each of the four food stops, which ensures you experience the best of Bologna’s food and drink culture.

End your culinary adventure like a true local, savoring a perfectly brewed espresso. Whether you’re a food lover or a history enthusiast, this tour offers a delicious and immersive way to explore Bologna!

Example Menu

Main

Board with Local Cured Meats and Cheeses with Hand-Baked Bread

Tigelle or Mortadella, Try out the local and fresh ingredients with a Bolognese sandwich or enjoy Bologna's salami in a cone or on a platter.

Main

Bolognese Tortellini

Tortellini is a fresh pasta, stuffed with different types of meat and parmesan cheese usually served in hot broth. Choose your garnish!

Main

Bolognese Cotoletta

Traditional recipe composed of a veal meat with a rich cream and parmesan sauce, topped with smoked ham and melted cheese.

Dessert

Brazadela and Espresso

A traditional doughnut-shaped cake which originated from peasants’ cuisine. And the inevitable end to every proper Italian meal, an espresso coffee.

What's Included

The chance to try and buy local specialties
Lunch
Insider tips and recommendations from your local host
Coffee and/or Tea
Experience first hand local culture and cuisine
Drink Card

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, in front of Feltrinelli bookstore.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Our Bologna food tour will escort you in the discovery of Bologna and its history through the classical dishes of Emilia-Romagna traditions. You will begin with a rich appetizer composed of local cured meats and warm, hand-baked bread. Then you will have classic tortellini or tagliatelle, a must-try when in Bologna. A slice of typical fried meat with cream, parmesan cheese, and smoked ham.

Your guide will also offer the Drink Card, which gets you 1 glass, or more, of wine and/or ale at each of the 4 food stops.

This experience has been hand selected by Eatwith, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Eatwith experiences are top rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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Dining Experiences
Restaurants
Small Group
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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