Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour
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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Total Customer Reviews: 45
Verified Ratings
4.6 /5
based on 45 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
A most interesting tour with an excellent guide, who also told us a lot about life in Bologna generally.
Verified · C · Jun 02, 2024 · Australia · Male · 75 or older years
Excellent
Michela was a great tour guide. She worked in stories about her family and their cooking traditions helping us connect the foods we tried with Italian tradition and life. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip.
Verified · Bethany · May 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Great
Highly recommended. Tour guide Christina is excellent in her knowledge of the wonderful food, as well as, the history of Bologna.
Verified · John · May 16, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Great food tour, with a great guide and good company
Verified · John · Nov 26, 2023 · Australia · Male · 55 to 64 years
Great
The tour was great, we tried the best delicacies and learn a lot about parmigiano pasta and prosciutto. We also got to explore some of the main sights in Bologna!
Verified · Costanza · Nov 23, 2023 · USA · Female · 35 to 44 years
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