Discover Bologna through its food and wine on this immersive culinary experience. Led by a passionate local host, the experience takes you through the city center to selected local spots where you’ll discover the flavors and traditions that have made Bologna one of Italy’s great food destinations. Enjoy curated tastings of regional specialties, local wines, and freshly made pasta while learning about the ingredients, dishes, and food customs of Emilia-Romagna. Perfect for travelers who want to experience Bologna through its authentic cuisine in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Discover Bologna’s food and wine traditions with a local host Savor thoughtfully selected regional specialties and local wines Enjoy a seated tasting of freshly made pasta Visit selected local food spots in the city center Experience the flavors and culinary traditions of Emilia-Romagna
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $203.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Explore the historic center of Bologna as we walk through its charming streets, uncovering the city's culture and traditions. Along the way, we will stop at authentic local spots to taste regional wines, traditional dishes, and fresh desserts. This tour offers a deep connection to Bologna through its food, its people, and the stories that live in every corner.
Walk through Bologna’s famous food market, where locals shop for fresh ingredients. Discover the culinary heart of the city with stories behind its beloved products.
Visit Bologna’s iconic leaning towers: Asinelli and Garisenda. Uncover their role in the city’s medieval history during a short guided explanation.
Visit this unique religious complex known as the “Seven Churches.” Admire its architecture and peaceful atmosphere while your guide shares its fascinating past.
A brief introduction to one of Bologna’s most iconic landmarks. Learn about the symbolism and history behind this striking Renaissance fountain located in the heart of Piazza del Nettuno.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bologna: Dinner, Wine & Food Tastings Experience lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $102 per person for this Bologna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $203. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide at Palazzo Della Mercanzia. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. If we don’t see you at the meeting point, we will contact you via the phone number you provided. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Some sections of the route may include cobblestones, uneven surfaces, or slight inclines. Foldable wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility aids can generally be accommodated.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Some sections of the route may include cobblestones, uneven surfaces, or slight inclines. Foldable wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility aids can generally be accommodated.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 106 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Depetrini Tours.
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We love food tours and this one was the best! Dominico led us through the fresh markets, the meat and cheese markets and treated us to the most wonderful pasta dishes! Of course we finished with the best gelato! We were the only ones on this tour, and although we missed getting to know others, the personalized care was great.
Great small group food tour with Domenico. He is well informed about Bologna and the food scene there. Brought us to some unique places. Highly recommend.
We had a wonderful tour with Domenico. So many wonderful tastes. He was a wealth of knowledge and offered interesting historical and cultural information. I have a friend going in a couple weeks and will definitely recommend Domenico.
Jasmine was a fabulous guide! She was energetic, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about Bologna, and even other parts of Italy. You could tell she loves what she does! This wasn’t just a food tour. It was an informative tour about Bologna’s history, which is exactly what we wanted! And the food was authentic and excellent.
We had such a wonderful experience on this food tour! It was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and we loved getting to try a variety of authentic local dishes. Our guide Domenico was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun and relaxed. We also really enjoyed learning about the history, culture, and traditions behind the food—it made each stop feel much more meaningful than simply visiting restaurants on our own. Everything was well organized and paced perfectly, and we never felt rushed. It was a great way to experience the city through its food and discover places we probably would not have found ourselves. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Italy, especially food lovers! Come hungry—you will definitely leave full and happy. 🇮🇹🍝❤️
It was wonderful and there was so much food! We stopped for cheese and we stopped for appetizers and wine. Then we went to dinner and more wine and then we ended the night with gelato. It was really fun. I highly recommend and we loved our host.
Naz was such a great tour guide. It was an awesome experience.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect way to experience Bologna — and Eric was exceptional! We’ve done plenty of food and wine experiences on our travels, and this was one of the great ones. Bologna is already a dangerous place to visit if you have absolutely no self-control around good food, and spending a few hours with Eric only made the situation considerably worse! From the very beginning, Eric was warm, engaging, incredibly knowledgeable and just great company. What really made the tour special was that it never felt like we were being marched around ticking off a list of foods. Instead, it felt like wandering through Bologna with a very knowledgeable local friend who knew exactly where to go, what to eat, what to drink and — most importantly — the stories behind it all. I should note we were lucky enough to score a private tour, which made it even more special. The food was sensational, matched with some great wine, and we learned so much about Bologna, its food culture and the extraordinary amount of passion and tradition that sits behind what appears on the plate. Eric struck that perfect balance between giving us fascinating information and simply allowing us to relax, laugh, eat and enjoy ourselves. There was nothing scripted or mechanical about it. He clearly loves Bologna and its food, and that enthusiasm is infectious. We finished completely full, slightly more educated, considerably happier and wondering why on earth we hadn’t come to Bologna sooner. If you love food, wine, local stories and discovering a city beyond the obvious tourist sights, do this tour. And if you can get Eric as your guide, even better. An absolutely brilliant experience and one of the highlights of our time in Italy. Highly recommended!
Our guide Naz was excellent. She gave a very interesting tour of the historic centre. The highlight (unsurprisingly in Bologna) is the food. We tried cheese in the old market streets, followed a platter of meats, cheese, and vegetables (served with wine), and then onto dinner where we got to try some delicious pasta dishes. The evening finished with a trip to a geletaria which topped off an excellent tour. Highly reccomend!!
Great excursion! Food and wine was plentiful! Naz was very knowledgeable about the history! Friendly, and pleasant guide!
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