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Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience
About this experience
Delicious Bologna Food Tours want the tourists live an authentic experience like a local. 6 stops at some selected historical shops and restaurants to taste MORE THAN 20 local specialties of Bologna region. SMALL GROUPS, LOCAL HOST for a better quality food tour and learn about the culture and traditions of Bologna: TORTELLINI MUST BE EATEN IN BROTH, NOT WITH CREAM SAUCE TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, NO SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE NO CAPPUCCINO AFTER LUNCH OUR PARMIGIANO REGGIANO IS NOT PARMESAN CHEESE AND MOST IMPORTANT OUR MORTADELLA DOESN'T TASTE LIKE BALONEY ;) When in Bologna you can't miss the best bowl of tortellini in broth, handmade tagliatelle al ragu, the best selection of regional cured meat with our local wine, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. But also with us you visit the food market, the main square, the 2 towers and other main spots! PS. Our local cuisine is mainly pork based, inform us if you are vegetarian, we'll replace cured meat with cheese.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 30min
Start your day in the best cafè of Bologna with classic italian breakfast Cappuccino and Cornetto
Stop 2 · 20min
Visit a little pasta workshop where "Sfogline" make handmade pasta and stop to their shop to grab the best cold meat and Parmigiano Reggiano 30Months.
Stop 3 · 40min
Walk around the streets of the food market of Bologna and enjoy Aperitivo with local food and wine
Stop 4 · 15min
Visit the main square of Bologna and learn about stories and legends about the main church, neptune statue and the other main attractions
Stop 5 · 1h
Enjoy your lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
Stop 6 · 15min
Taste different bottles of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP and DOP (Aged 25years)
Stop 7 · 5min
Learn about the history of the Two Towers of Bologna
Stop 8 · 15min
End up the tour with the best artisanal gelato of Bologna
What’s included
- Taste 15 and 25 year old aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and DOP
- Lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
- Aperitivo with cold meat, aged parmigiano reggiano and local wine at the oldest osteria of Bologna
- Breakfast with coffee and a sweet pastry in a local cafè
- Walk in the Quadrilatero food market and the main square
- Visit an artisanal pasta factory to watch ladies making freshegg pasta
- Artisanal Gelato
Not included
- Hotel pickup
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience
Meeting & pickup
- The meeting point is at 9.55am at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, between BOTTEGA DEI PORTICI and FELTRINELLI BOOK STORE. If you come by car, you can park at Piazza 8 Agosto, 15 mins by walk to the meeting point.
End point
- The meeting point is at 9.55am at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, between BOTTEGA DEI PORTICI and FELTRINELLI BOOK STORE. If you come by car, you can park at Piazza 8 Agosto, 15 mins by walk to the meeting point.
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
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The nearest parking at the meeting point is Piazza 8 Agosto, consider there is some traffic in the morning in Bologna, please, text me if you are late!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.