Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats
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Bologna
Embark on a private food tour in Bologna with a local foodie and explore the city's tastiest treats. Discover historic markets, delis, bars, and specialty stores, and indulge in an aperitivo at the Mercato delle Erbe.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Il Quadrilatero - Join a host and discover Bologna’s incredible food culture whilst tasting classic Bolognese dishes and produce, like mortadella in the old Bologna food market known as Il Quadrilatero

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Mercato di Mezzo - Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Mercato delle Erbe - Enjoy a classic aperitivo at the Mercato delle Erbe

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Trattoria dal Biassanot - You couldn’t miss tasting tortellini al brodo - For some of the best tortellini in the city, head to Trattoria dal Biassanot

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Stefino Organic Gelato - After 7 tastings of Bolognese specialty dishes, end off your day with an organic gelato at Stefino Organic Gelato - if you’ve still got any room left!

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

What's Included
  • 3 hours with a Local Host
  • Private and personalized experience
  • Hotel meet-up available for central locations
  • Indulge in 6-8 tastings of Bolognese specialties
  • Enjoy 2 drinks from local eateries
  • Explore by foot with the option for public transport or taxi
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Join your guide on a culinary journey through Bologna, the food capital of Italy! Explore historic markets, delis ‘salumerie’, bars, and speciality stores, as well as Mercato di Mezzo, the city’s oldest market. Experience the prominence of seasonal produce as you take in the smells and tastes of sun-kissed fruit and fresh herbs travelling from one vendor to the next. Conclude your adventure at the Mercato delle Erbe, an excellent location for an aperitif amidst the terracotta-toned ambiance of this historic city, along with its amiable inhabitants.

A brief questionnaire about your likes and personality will be sent to you within a day of your booking. Upon analysing your answers, you’ll be paired with a host who shares similar interests. This host will then get in touch with you, proposing an itinerary that highlights the city’s uniqueness. You’ll also decide on a time and place for meeting. Remember, your itinerary isn’t set in stone, allowing you to modify your plans during your experience.

  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Location
Comet
Via IV Novembre
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Debbie_s
Sep 30, 2023
Great tour and food - Elisa was a great guide who made learning about Bologna very enjoyable. We had a lovely gelato and then a meal of ragu and bruchetta, cheeses, meats, spreads and breads. Topped this off with an aperol spritz. A great tour.
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Renee_c
Sep 17, 2023
Must experience when in Bologna - Antonia made this such a special experience! Her knowledge of the city and its history added that special element to the incredible food!
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Salvatore_b
Sep 10, 2023
Food Tour - Lorenza - Lorenza was an amazing guide! We saw the city and sampled some amazing food. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Emily_b
Aug 30, 2023
Delicious & Fun - Everything we ate was delicious and our guide, Daniele, was so knowledgeable and kind. We ate and learned a ton!
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Ngoetze14
May 11, 2023
Excellent tour of Bologna! - We had a beautiful morning with Mirko on this tour! Not only did we get to try some amazing food (& wine!) typical to Bologna, we got to see & learn a LOT about the history of the city in a short amount of time. Plus, Mirko was able to customize the tour for us, based on us not having as much time as we should have had for the tour - and we had such great conversation with him! I absolutely recommend this tour - even with careful planning we would have missed a LOT about the city if we tried to do it ourselves. Enjoy!
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Ohappypappy
May 10, 2023
Marina is great and we had a fun time. - If I could I’d rate Marina Nasi a “15”. She is great! She took the time to listen to what we were interested in learning. Then she took us to the restaurant district and we walked and talked about the unique foods in Bologna. It was totally interesting and worth it. She made recommendations for lunch that allowed us to taste a range of delicious foods. Yum. This tour introduced us to the uniqueness of Bologna. We felt welcomed and relaxed.
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Tim_t
Feb 4, 2023
Marco, my guide, is very personable and provided a memorable introduction to Bologna cuisine and special vendors. - entire experience was memorable, including a selection of shoppes and experiences only known to locals.
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Amanda_e
Jan 22, 2023
Fabulous fabulous fabulous - This was an absolutely wonderful choice. Mirko was simply fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and hilarious. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had a special experience and he absolutely delivered. The city itself is stunning and packed with incredible history. The food is exquisite. I’m so happy I did this tour.
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Queenwebb
Oct 11, 2022
Wonderful food and history - Miana was our guide/friend for the tour. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Bologna. And very passionate about sharing. She took us to several places to have wine and food. We had street food and a sit down pasta dinner. Everything was typical Bologna food. Even went to a Balsamic store to taste (and purchased) Modena balsamic vinegar. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Michael_b
Jul 9, 2022
Mirko was an excellent guide - Mirko was an excellent guide! It was apparent that he loved his city of Bologna. We had a very informed tour of the center of Bologna with key insight to some of the secrets of the community. Mirko was knowledgeable, accommodating and insightful. He was also very patient. Highly recommend the tour and ask for Mirko
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