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Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato
About this experience
Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15 tastings of the finest local food, wine, and 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar. We’ll begin with Tigella, a versatile and iconic pre-aperitivo, before exploring the central market and visiting traditional artisan shops. You’ll taste cold cuts including Mortadella, cheeses including Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar, and fresh breads, all paired with local wines at the city’s oldest osteria. Strolling through the historic center, you’ll enjoy two beloved homemade pastas, Tortellini and Tagliatelle, at a traditional Trattoria Bolognese, perfectly complemented by local wine. To conclude, we’ll visit the best gelateria in town for unforgettable artisanal gelato crafted since 1976. Eat, drink, and experience Bologna’s culinary traditions like a true local a journey you’ll remember long after the last bite!
What to expect
Stop 1 · 15min
Meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain.
Stop 2 · 30min
Enjoy a classic pre-aperitivo snack and a versatile flatbread in a charming artisan shop with a deep local heritage. Here we’ll begin with a short introduction to the tour and to the rich culinary traditions of Emilia Romagna and Bologna. As we walk through the narrow streets of the centre, we’ll visit local shops, shop together like locals, and debunk some common myths about Italian cuisine, all while discovering parts of Bologna and answering your curiosities along the way
Stop 3 · 45min
After shopping in three different local shops, we’ll enjoy samples of regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads, paired with traditional wines in the Bologna’s oldest osteria, an exclusive spot where stepping inside feels like going back in time.
Stop 4 · 1h
Indulge in two traditional homemade pasta dishes daily made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, paired with a local wine at a bolognese restaurant. Emilian combo, Tagliatelle con Ragu and Tortellini
Stop 5 · 30min
End with the best artisanal gelato in a family run shop founded in 1976.
What’s included
- To get started: Tigella and a bottle of water (a vegetarian option is available).
- Handmade Tagliatelle al Ragù and Tortellini, the classic Emilian combo, best enjoyed with red wine at local trattoria
- Red wine Sangiovese or Lambrusco, white sparkling wine such as Pignoletto
- Mortadella, Prosciutto Parma 24, Coppa, Salame, Parmigiano Reggiano + Balsamic Vinegard 25yrs old, Crescenta, Friggione and Squacquerone (vegetarian option available)
- The perfect sweet finale: artisanal Gelato in Bologna made with fresh natural ingredients since 1976
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Bologna gastronomic experience with a local
Bologna gastronomic experience
Meeting & pickup
- right in front of the statue there will be one of us waiting for you!
Before you go
- 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
- Tastings may vary depending on the season
- Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions so we can advise if the experience is suitable for you.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.