Bologna Tour: Hidden Gems and Food Tasting

Explore Bologna’s hidden gems and savor authentic Italian flavors on a guided walking food tour. Taste, discover, and fall in love with the city.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Maggiore - Starting from Piazza Galvani (our meeting point), take a leisurely walk to Piazza Maggiore, the vibrant center of Bologna. Here, admire the breathtaking medieval architecture, including the Basilica di San Petronio. It’s an ideal introduction to the city’s rich history and culture.
  • Via Drapperie - Next, visit a local bakery…
What's Included
  • Foods and drinks
  • Top Rated Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the hidden treasures and famous landmarks as you wander through the charming streets of Bologna’s historic center. Our expert guide will share captivating stories and anecdotes, bringing the city’s vibrant history to life.
During this tour, you’ll also enjoy a delicious food tasting experience. Get ready for a culinary journey as we offer you a…

Location
Piazza Galvani
The guide will wait for you in Piazza Galvani, near the GALVANI statue.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gil_s
Apr 12, 2026
The guide, Giulia, was... - The guide, Giulia, was wonderful — knowledgeable, engaging, friendly, and efficient. She took us to three stops for food (bread, pasta, ice cream), and described the sights along the way. Highly recommend.
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Brenda_e
Apr 10, 2026
Great Local Tour - I really enjoyed this tour of Bologna. Frederick was very knowledgeable and shared more than I expected to learn during the tour. He was also a very pleasant and fun. I highly recommend this tour!
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Nancy_p
Apr 8, 2026
Excellent ! - Matteo was great! Informative and great knowledge of the city ! Food was so good! We really enjoyed the tour.
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Melissa_h
Apr 8, 2026
Great food tour in Bologna, Italy - Really nice experience. Lorenzo was a great tour guide with a lot of knowledge. Would recommend. We had two teenage kids with us who really liked the tour as well.
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John011166
Apr 6, 2026
Nice concise food and city tour - Our guide Matteo had a good sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. The food was good and portions were good too
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Karla_p
Mar 30, 2026
Old City Bologna Walking Food Tour - Guilia was friendly, helpful and informative. She was a good communicator who shared interesting history about Bologna. The food stops were tasty and the pace just right. My husband, I and our 14 year old granddaughter really enjoyed this experience!
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Daniel_b
Mar 22, 2026
An easy recommendation - Ilaria was a superb guide: knowledgeable, warm, and clearly passionate about the city and Italian culture in general. A perfect two hours chatting food and local history; grazie!
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Michelle_l
Mar 20, 2026
I ended up being the only... - I ended up being the only one in my group so I got a private tour, which was lovely. Ilaria, my guide, was great! We made a few stops at local spots, and Ilaria was sure to point out notable landmarks and had great recommendations of what else I have to check out while in Bologna.
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Natalie_p
Mar 18, 2026
Charming local experience - Lovely time with a lovely guide. Ilaria brought great energy of warmth, curiosity, and optimism, and offered insights into the history of Bologna, along with helpful insights about the local food favorites. Tour was in the middle of the historic charm of Bologna.
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Pauline_h
Mar 3, 2026
Walking food tour of Bologna - A fun slice of Bologna! Our guide Ilaria had lots of facts about Bologna as well as the food we tried, a pleasant informative walk with a good sandwich, tagliatelle and gelato and a glass of local wine too!
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).