Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour
95 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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Verified Customer reviews
Verified ratings
4.6/5
based on 81 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.6/5
81 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Sarah was engaging, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend a leisurely stroll through Bologna with.
Verified·Stephen·USA·Male·Jun 09, 2025
Excellent
Enjoyed Bologna Walking Tour with Devour so much. Our guide was Ella, who was the best. Beautiful inside and out. Sweet, funny and very knowledgeable. Was such a fun tour and I cannot speak more highly of it.
Tripadvisor customer·Frank·May 17, 2025
Great
The knowledge and communicating skills of Filippo were excellent. The destinations chosen were excellent. The lunch was what we expected, and very tasty. We very often dine out at good restaurants, so maybe we expected more.
The biggest factor for us was Filippo and his knowledge of the local cheese, ham, and aceto balsamico. It was outstanding and, for us, what we were most impressed with. After all, this is what we were really paying for.
Thank you for everything.
Bob and Genie, Brentwood, Calif
Verified·Robert·Italy·Female·May 10, 2025
Excellent
Great bites (and sips) of Bologna! Ela was a terrific guide, sharing the perfect introduction to Bologna's food scene and tips of where to go during our visit.
Tripadvisor customer·Matt·May 09, 2025
Excellent
A delightful glimpse & taste of Bologna's rich culinary traditions!. An excellent taste of Bologna! Ela was a fantastic guide, sharing some of the history of Bologna as well as the stories and tastes of the food & culinary heritage. Even on a scorching hot day, the amount of walking was reasonable even for the older members of our group and the couple wheeling their luggage along as well. Definitely recommend!
Viator customer·Lauren·May 01, 2025
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Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour
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Verified rating
4.6/5
based on 81 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide
4.8/5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Sarah was engaging, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend a leisurely stroll through Bologna with.
Enjoyed Bologna Walking Tour with Devour so much. Our guide was Ella, who was the best. Beautiful inside and out. Sweet, funny and very knowledgeable. Was such a fun tour and I cannot speak more highly of it.
Tripadvisor customer·Frank·May 17, 2025
Great
The knowledge and communicating skills of Filippo were excellent. The destinations chosen were excellent. The lunch was what we expected, and very tasty. We very often dine out at good restaurants, so maybe we expected more.
The biggest factor for us was Filippo and his knowledge of the local cheese, ham, and aceto balsamico. It was outstanding and, for us, what we were most impressed with. After all, this is what we were really paying for.
Thank you for everything.
Bob and Genie, Brentwood, Calif
Great bites (and sips) of Bologna! Ela was a terrific guide, sharing the perfect introduction to Bologna's food scene and tips of where to go during our visit.
Tripadvisor customer·Matt·May 09, 2025
Excellent
An introduction to the food scene in Bologna, with food tastings & visits to bars & restaurants. Our guide, Ela D was simply outstanding. She was informative, entertaining & fun to be with.
Viator customer·Tim·May 01, 2025
Excellent
Great Devour Bologna Food Tour experience tasting foods and some wines from Bologna. Much better understanding of the local foods. Our guide Bernatte was excellent and was very informative.. Would recommend to all who visit Bologna
Viator customer·Kenneth·May 01, 2025
Excellent
A delightful glimpse & taste of Bologna's rich culinary traditions!. An excellent taste of Bologna! Ela was a fantastic guide, sharing some of the history of Bologna as well as the stories and tastes of the food & culinary heritage. Even on a scorching hot day, the amount of walking was reasonable even for the older members of our group and the couple wheeling their luggage along as well. Definitely recommend!
Viator customer·Lauren·May 01, 2025
Excellent
Fun foodie tour. The guide did a great job explaining the food, the wine and the culture. We had 6 in our group. It probably would not be as much fun if you don't drink alcohol, there was a good amount of it
Tripadvisor customer·Gailygoogens·Apr 25, 2025
Excellent
This is THE best food tour in all of Italy. Hands Down. Our tour guide Ela helped make our tour an unforgettable experience and I cannot thank her enough for the countless recommendations she provided throughout my stay in Bologna. I was originally worried that our tour might be cancelled due to low attendance but Ela was kind enough to take me and another traveler on our own personal tour of the best spots to eat in town. Ela truly made us feel at home by taking us to some of the best spots in town and exploring local markets and restaurants while giving us excellent insight into the culture and history of this beautiful city. Even after the tour she was kind enough to send countless of recommendations for us during the rest of our stay. I can honestly say I made a friend on this tour and I cannot say enough good things about our guide Ela. I fully plan on coming back and moving to Bologna one day and she is a big reason why. If you want to eat like a true Bolognese and shop with the locals then this tour is a must. It was a highlight of my trip and I cannot wait to come back. 100/10 recommend booking!
Verified·Brian·Male·25 - 34 years·Apr 18, 2025
Excellent
Tasty. Great way to get around Bologna and experience the city and food. Lots learnt on food and culture from a very knowledgeable host.