Bologna traditional food tour - Explore City's Gastronomy with a Local Foodie

Embark on a traditional food tour in Bologna and discover the city’s gastronomy with a local foodie. Explore the historical center, visit 4 stops, and indulge in high-quality Italian cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Ugo Bassi - We always choose the best dishes, aiming to introduce you to our traditions, suggest the best restaurants and make you live the best culinary experience ever. With Do Eat Better you can make your visit to Bologna an unforgettable experience of eating Italy’s best preparations.
    Here, you’ll meet your local expert, who will guide you through this experience.

  • Fontana del Nettuno - The tour starts with fresh pasta like Ragù alla Bolognese Tagliatelle topped with local Parmesan Cheese. One, if not, the, quintessential first dish in Bologna. More versatile than the famous Lasagna, this dish will welcome you into Bologna while still leaving some space in your stomach for the following stops. In alternative you may be served Tortellini, served in broth, as the tradition commands, which is equally as typical.

  • Via dell’Indipendenza - To then try out either locally made and fresh tigelle - hands down the most requested and loved food in Emilia-Romagna region and in Bologna it is topped with delicious local ingredients. Or try out the true Bolognese Mortadella in a cone or on a platter! The quintessential Bologna salami.

  • Palazzo Sanuti - Bevilacqua degli Ariosti - As a second dish, you’ll experience Cotoletta alla Bolognese. A veal meat served with a rich sauce made with cream and parmesan cheese and topped with smoked ham. The traditional recipe requires that the meat is fried, then served in meat broth. Finally, it is briefly baked in the oven and served covered in melted cheese and ham.

  • Palazzo Ruini - For dessert we’ll try the best artisanal Italian ice cream in Bologna with delicious flavours or alternatively Torta degli Addobbi: a rice cake with very ancient origins; it was prepared in Bologna, already around 1400, on the occasion of Corpus Domini, the end of May; a time when balconies and windows were festively decorated with coloured drapes and this cake cut into diamond shapes was offered to relatives and friends!

  • Piazza Cavour - The inevitable conclusion of every Italian proper meal. We offer an Espresso in a coffee shop.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • One alcoholic beverage included (served only to 18 years old and above)
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
  • Food tasting
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tips or Gratuities
  • Pick up / Drop off service
Additional Information

The ‘Do Eat Better Experience’ is a gourmet walking tour comprising a minimum of 4 stops around Bologna’s historical core. A local ‘Foodie’, or a ‘buddy’, guides the visitor and details the highlighted restaurants, their culinary methods, and interesting historical trivia.

‘Do Eat Better Experience’ tours combine premier gastronomy to symbolize Italy’s culture and lifestyle with a friend-guided walking expedition. This is why we only accommodate small assembly of people — we prioritize genuine interaction and providing optimal attention to each visitor.

Please remember, the tour operates in English and Italian; additional languages can be accommodated upon request.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
Location
Feltrinelli Librerie
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, in front of Feltrinelli bookstore.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Vanessa_f
Oct 1, 2024
Wonderful Bologna foodie tour - Great introduction to the foods of Bologna. It was easy to find the meeting spot. Our guide Valentina was personable and engaging. The food and drink was plentiful!
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Kevin_m
Oct 1, 2024
Great guide, great food. Do this! - From start to finish, Ileria was a delightful guide on our memorable food tour. We almost didn’t make it as our morning train to Bologna was significantly delayed but she communicated with us and we met up at the first dining spot. Each and every place she took us had wonderful food and service and no waiting at all. She shared her personal stories and recommendations. We did not need dinner after this afternoon of eating! They have this tour worked out. Highly recommended.
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Lewis9990
Sep 30, 2024
Great food tour in Bologna - Great tour with Valentina. Good range of food, along with info about the food and city , delivered with good humour and high knowledge.
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Carl
Sep 30, 2024
Excellent Experience! - We only had one night to spend in Bologna, big mistake on our part, this was a great way to sample a large amount of food and explore the city as well. Valentina was an awesome guide through the city and it's food. Would recommend as a great way to start a trip!
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744grethes
Sep 30, 2024
Wonderful food tour in Bologna with Valentina - We spent a wonderful evening with Valentina exploring the traditional kitchen of Bologna. Valentina was so easygoing, sweet and very knowledgeable about both the city and the kitchen of Bologna. Loved her stories about her own family’s traditions and the differences between the cities of region. We enjoyed every minute and can only give Valentina our best recommendations! As a bonus she gave several recommendations.
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Julie_a
Sep 29, 2024
Amazing food tour - Ilaria was a fantastic guide. You could feel her passion for the city as you have us tips and information about the history in between all the amazing food. She was excited to share her culture with us which made us even more intrigued. She is amazing with children and even my little one had the best time. All of the food was truly delicious and fantastic!! Would definitely repeat this tour and highly recommend! Thank you ilaria for an incredibly memorable experience!
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Ina422
Sep 27, 2024
great food tour - we never went on a food tour before and Ilaria was SO wonderful we cant wait to do another. She was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. Ilaria made the afternoon an exciting adventure
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Marianne
Sep 25, 2024
A great culinary tour - Ilaria was a lovely, friendly and most knowledgeable guide. She provided us with some history of the city as well as about the local food. The food was delicious and varied. Ilaria also provided some most appreciated suggestions as to other restaurants and also places to explore during the rest of our time in Bologna. We highly recommend this fabulous tour with the delightful Ilaria.
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Cherylgp9670jo
Sep 24, 2024
Come hungry - fun food tour in Bologna - We had a fairly large group (6 couples) for a Sunday evening 09.22.24. The streets were packed with tourists and locals. We had four stops where our guide walked us through the rich history and background of each plate. We started first at Sfogolia for a hand made pasta with meat sauce. We didn’t have to wait in any lines for any of the restaurants. The second stop was at Tigellino for a tigelli, a mortadella mini sandwich. We picked those up and enjoyed them on the main plaza steps. Third we walked a couple streets over to Atypico for a veal cutlet that we shared. Last, we ended up at Cremeria La Veccia for the most delicious gelato. Miriam was an excellent guide. She was very kind and made sure the entire group was part of the tour. I would recommend booking directly on their website for better pricing.
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Cornelisvdh
Sep 24, 2024
Great experience Foodtour - It was a great experience with a very enthusiastic Guide who took us to locations you otherwise never go to yourself. Thanks Ilaria.
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