Tours/Bologna/Bologna Food Tour small group
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Bologna Food Tour small group

4.4(51)Bologna1 hour
VIATOR4.3(35)TRIPADVISOR4.5(16)

Description

Discover the authentic flavors of Bologna with a guided tour in the heart of the historic center. Stroll through the historic shops of the charming Quadrilatero Point of Sale, a true symbol of the local gastronomic tradition, and be guided to discover the culinary excellence of the city. Accompanied by a local Guide, you will hear curiosities and anecdotes about Bolognese cuisine as you immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the centre. Along the way, there are 3 tastings of typical products, selected to offer you an authentic taste of the local specialties. The experience ends with a sweet little surprise, perfect to close this journey in beauty among the flavors of Bologna.

Tour Options

Private tour
  • Only your group will participate
Small Group Tour in ENGLISH

Itinerary

Admission included20 min

Visit a beautiful and ancient shop to have a typical local tasting

20 min

Description of one of the most famous squares in Bologna with anecdotal stories

15 min

Walk in Piazza delle Mercanzia with tales of the ancient recipes of Bologna

Admission included20 min

Visit to the historic shop in the center of Bologna with tasting of Balsamic vinegar

Admission included40 min

Guided tour of the historic market of the quadrilateral, the real beating heart of the center of Bologna

Highlights

Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
Voucher for a sweet delicacy
Bologna Historic Point of Sale Tour
Certified tour guide
3 tastings

What's included

Included
Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
Voucher for a sweet delicacy
Bologna Historic Point of Sale Tour
Certified tour guide
3 tastings
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.4
51 reviews
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Important 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
  • We cannot guarantee different Tastings for people with food restrictions

Reviews(51)

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Yvette_D
March 23, 2026
Meet new gelliw tourists

Very informative. Valentina was engaging and entertaining. If you don't know the city at all, yniz also provides high level information.

Operator response

We're delighted that our guide Valentina helped make your Bologna tour such a positive experience. Thank you for sharing!

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RR8322
October 21, 2025
Fantastic!

It was very fun and educational. Our guide even spoke Dutch and she was super friendly. We enjoyed xr tour and the tastings.

Operator response

We're so glad to hear our guide made your Bologna experience memorable. Thank you for your positive review!

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Felix_K
October 1, 2025
Not really authentic.

Valentina, the guide was great. But the locations for the tastings were not particularly authentic. Apart from balsamic tasting. But you don’t need the tour for that, you can always go to the shop and get advice and try it out. The pasta and tigelle were available in fast food or street food stores that looked like a chain or franchise to me. Around the market there are much better locations to try out and the wine is not available from the plastic cup. Too bad, the information Valentina gave was good, but culinary it was not particularly great.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re really glad to hear that you appreciated Valentina as your guide, and we truly value your detailed comments regarding the tasting locations. We’ll carefully take your observations into consideration to further improve the culinary experience we offer on this tour.

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520blainev
September 27, 2025
Great experience

Our tour guide had exceptional knowledge of the history of food in Bologna. We learned far more than we could have ever expected.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your food tour in Bologna. We hope to see you again soon!

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Ben P
September 22, 2025
Amazing tour with Darren. Chef, guide and storyteller. Friendly, fun and unforgettable!

Darren was an amazing guide on our Bologna food tour. As a chef, he knew all the best food and hidden spots, and he brought the city’s history to life in such an engaging way. He was friendly, easy to talk to, and made the whole experience truly unforgettable. Couldn’t recommend him more!

Operator response

Thank you for the great review! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Darren and found it memorable. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon.

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Graham_D
September 11, 2025
Lynn & Graham

A great experience the only point we would say as it was a Sunday and the traditional pasta making venue was closed we were taken to a fast food pasta store aka McDonalds pasta and it lost the authentic pasta making we were hoping for, the rest was great 👍🍷

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your tour in Bologna. We'll take your feedback into consideration to better our experiences. We hope to see you again soon!

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Harry_B
August 15, 2025
Disappointing experience

For my group of friends it was not what was expected . We could not hear the guide speak most of the time. He mostly looked ahead when speaking and not towards us as the group of people. The impression we got from the description was that there would be a walk through a food market but this did not happen .

Operator response

We are truly sorry if the guide did not speak clearly enough for everyone to hear, and we will certainly take note of your feedback to improve our service. Regarding the food market, we believe the guide may have included a visit to the Quadrilatero market area, as several of our partners for this tour are located there. We will nonetheless share your comments with our team to ensure we provide the best possible experience in the future.

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JGoBoulder
July 8, 2025
Walking, Talking and tasting!

Our walking food tour with Federica was fantastic! We learned so much from her about all the local delicacies and tasted so much. We loved the history and being taken to off the beaten paths as well as to a place where locals have been going for hundreds of years to enjoy the local wines. Along with the tour, we got tons of reccomendations for the rest of our time in Bologna. Well worth booking!

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Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic time with Federica. It's great to know you enjoyed the tastings, the rich history, and the hidden gems she shared along the way! We're also happy the recommendations helped make the rest of your time in Bologna even better. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit!

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Elisabeth_G
June 30, 2025
Beautiful tour

A nice tour of the Quadrilatero with great information about the local businesses! Had great food, although perhaps the individuality was a bit lacking! Our guide was very charming U answered all our questions! The tasting of Balsamic Vinegar was definitely a highlight!

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your food tour in Bologna. We hope to see you again soon!

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A4286ISanthonyr
June 17, 2025
Bologna Walking Food Tour

We really enjoyed the walking food tour. Valentina was an excellent guide, full of knowledge and enthusiam for both the food and Bologna itself.

Operator response

We're delighted that our guide Valentina helped make your Bologna tour such a positive experience. Thank you for sharing!

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