Bologna
The food tours of la grassa, the fat one: mortadella at the source, parmesan and balsamic factory mornings and family-style lunches that redefine the word. Bologna’s nickname is earned daily; the tours collect the evidence.
Explore Bologna’s culinary scene on this 4-hour walking tour with local guides. Sample pasta, balsamic, cheese, wine, gelato, and more for an authentic experience.
Most Popular“This was an amazing experience! Mattai was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about his city and the history of cuisine in Bologna. We loved every stop we made and he followed us the tour by sending us a list of the places we visited and…”
Discover authentic Emilia-Romagna flavors on this full-day Bologna food tour, visiting factories, sampling local delicacies, and enjoying a family-style lunch.
“This tour is well worth the money - the amount of food on offer alone is astounding! For lunch, we started with a beautiful spread of Italian meats, and sides, and then moved onto four courses of pasta followed by dessert! The wine was flowing…”
Discover Bologna’s best local flavors on a 4.5-hour small-group food tour, tasting over 20 specialties from family-run shops and historic markets.
“What an experience. Perfect intro to Bologna. The lunch was amazing. Don't overthink this- just book it!”
Discover Bologna’s San Luca Sanctuary with a scenic train ride, skip-the-line access, and enjoy local food tastings. Ideal for lovers of views and authentic bites.
“At San Luca, there was an elevator up to Duomo on the 4th floor. Tour would have been even greater if Bologna Tour had informed it.”
Discover Bologna’s culinary secrets on a 3-hour guided tour with over 15 tastings of local food and wine, led by passionate guides and authentic eateries.
“We booked this tour on recommendation and it exceeded our expectations. Roberta was a knowledgeable guide & her passion for the regions food was clearly evident. She lead the group with skill and good humour. Don’t eat before you do this tour. Would highly recommend.”
Discover Bologna with a flexible open-top bus tour and enjoy tasting local food in a historic market. Perfect for first-time visitors wanting an overview.
“The tour itself was very good and a great way to get an overall view of Bologna. The food tasting I thought was a bit of a delusion it consisted of a few vouchers for sampling various things - in some cases just a discount…”
Discover Bologna’s culinary secrets on a 3.5-hour full meal food tour with local guides, sampling pasta, wine, gelato, and more—an authentic taste of Italy.
“What a great combo of the history and Bologna and all the amazing food…. Don’t miss this tour but make sure to come hungry!!!!”
Discover Bologna’s culinary secrets on this intimate 4-hour food tour featuring local markets, artisan pasta-making, and authentic bites for true food lovers.
“Outstanding!!! Experience was totally worth the time and effort! Frederica was the best food guide we ever have had!”
Discover Bologna’s authentic flavors with a private guided tour offering 6 or 10 tastings, blending cultural insights with delicious local specialties.
“The tour was excellent, taste food I will have never try by myself. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us excellent alternatives. Will recommend this tour to everyone .”
Discover Bologna’s culinary and historic charm with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour featuring mortadella, pasta, wine, and gelato, led by top-rated guides.
“We had Ilaria! She was so full of knowledge and our tour was amazing. She gave us lots of recommendations for not only Bologna but Florence as well. She was friendly and helpful, she was patient with our group when walking and taking in all…”
Discover Bologna’s culinary delights with a fun wine and food tasting tour, featuring expert guides, local specialties, and an interactive game—perfect for foodies and wine lovers alike.
“We had a brilliant time, learnt a lot about the local wines and what local foods went with them. It was a really fun afternoon.”
Discover Bologna's culinary secrets at your own pace with a self-guided food tour, sampling local specialties and exploring charming streets.
“Really well organised pack with great local food from really friendly, welcoming people”
Explore Emilia Romagna’s culinary treasures on this private full-day tour, visiting cheese, ham, and balsamic producers, with tastings and expert guides.
“Our Tour Guide, Giulia, was so interested & excited by her career, that she was continuously smiling, & her eyes were twinkling with excitement. I even mentioned that to her. The 2 tours she gave were fascinating to listen to/learn about, as we enjoy both…”
Explore Bologna's culinary gems on a private 3.5-hour walking tour. Sample local cheeses, pasta, wine, and more with an expert guide in Italy's foodie capital.
“Caterina was a brilliant guide, highly recommended . Lovely insight into Bologna history and cuisine”
Explore Emilia-Romagna’s top attractions with this private tour: Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, balsamic and Parmesan tastings, plus authentic Italian cuisine.
“It was an amazing tour. Thought the private transport would have been a small group, not our own driver. Didn’t realize that the tours would be private! Felt like royalty!”
The fat city: hand-rolled pasta under forty kilometers of portico.