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Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour

97 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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Total Customer Reviews: 97

Verified Ratings

4.6 /5

based on 79 Walks’ customer ratings

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.7/5

Latest reviews

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 · 65 to 74 years · May 10, 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 to 34 years · Apr 18, 2025

Excellent

Our guide Benedetta was fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable and very informative. Tour was very organized and she clearly knew her subject. Great tour with great food. Highly recommend this tour. Be prepared to eat.