Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour

190 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 12

Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

  • Visit parts of Bologna that others miss and eat like a local for a day in the company of a friendly expert foodie.
  • Taste 9 different food tastings with 2 wine pairings (enough food for a full lunch).
  • Feel the energy of a buzzing local food market and learn how to navigate the stalls like a pro.
  • Sample artisan fare perfected by family-run businesses over generations.
  • See historic buildings, celebrated restaurants, and iconic venues as you taste your way through the city.
  • Sites Visited
  • Mercato delle Erbe
  • Fontana del Nettuno at Piazza Maggiore
  • Mercato di Mezzo
  • Il Quadrilatero
  • Local osterie
  • Local bakery
  • Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garisenda
  • Tour Includes
  • Local english speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • 8 stops with 9+ food tastings
  • 1 coffee
  • 2 glasses of wine

Discover a city in love with food, fresh produce, and brilliant wines.

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Excellent
An amazing tour of Bologna with all the tastings! Benedicta was such a great guide too.
GetYourGuide customer · Laura · United States · Oct 12, 2025
Excellent
This was a fantastic day trip for us as we were staying in Florence and took the train (40 mins). Our guide Ella did a great job pointing out places of interest, explaining tradition and making sure everyone was well fed! The small group size kept it comfortable and personable.
GetYourGuide customer · Beth · United States · Oct 10, 2025
Great
Fun morning with an interesting guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and markets as she grew up there. Food was great!
Viator customer · Julie · Oct 06, 2025
Excellent
Such a great tour! Small and friendly group, excellent tour guide Ela who told us a lot about Bolognas history, culture and of course the food. Loved the aperitivo at a historic bar, and the pasta lunch. Tasted lots of local food and wine, so much to eat that I could only manage a snack for dinner. Highly recommend to foodies visiting Bologna!
Tripadvisor customer · Chezza1962 · Oct 03, 2025
Excellent
Thank you Christina B! What a fabulous food and wine tour. She was so knowledgable and engaging - thoroughly recommended!
Tripadvisor customer · Guy · Oct 03, 2025

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