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The most popular, first.
The 15 most popular bologna tours, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect on the day.
Guided Bologna city center walk to Asinelli Tower, San Petronio, Neptune Fountain and Quadrilatero Market. Live guide, 2–3 hrs, $26.
“We took the tour with Maria. She is a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable, really in depth explanations and the subjects discussed were very interesting. Absolutely loved the introduction we got to Bologna, and so impressed by the quality and delivery of the information shared.”
Bologna’s food and market tour with fresh pasta from scratch, Parmigiano and balsamic tastings, wines, gelato, and a walk through Quadrilatero.
“Very fun. Got to try lots of different foods. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The pasta demonstrate were entertaining and delucioux”
Bologna food day trip to Parmigiano, prosciutto and balsamic factories, then a wine-matched family lunch with party fun.
“This tour is an absolute must if you are traveling to Bologna. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. It was awesome to see everything from start to finish for the making of parmigiana reggiano, balsamic and the prosciutto. We also got some balsamic shipped home to the states.”
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with 15+ tastings, local wine, balsamic vinegar, housemade pasta, and top gelato.
“Very good tour! Perfect to start your time in Bologna, you directly know everything about the good food spots. We had a nice tour guide and a good group. We doubted a bit because of the price but it was 100% worth it.”
Bologna food tour with local guides: cappuccino breakfast, handmade pasta, Quadrilatero aperitivo, Modena balsamic and gelato.
“Perfect introduction to Bologna’s food and culture scene! Riccardo was an incredible, dynamic guide!”
A small-group Bologna food walk with tastings at iconic spots, two pasta meals with wine, and a gelato finish, guided in English.
“Our guide was so knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about Bolognese food while having a wonderful time! It's great fun and the food is delicious!”
Open-top Bologna bus with hop-off stops at major landmarks, plus local food tasting in a historic market. 1-day tour.
“We saw a lot more of Bologna than we otherwise would have ,the information on the tour was great! The food after was amazing. Very happy with the tour and Emma did an awesome job!”
Small-group Bologna food tour with pasta, mortadella, tigelle, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso, led by an English guide.
“Eugenio greeted us and was a graceful and informative guide, even though we only had two couples. We learned so much about the history of the area and the food industry. The food was exceptional. First we tried numerous types of pasta and each one was fully explained by our guide. We went on to…”
Hands-on Bologna pasta class: tagliatelle with homemade ragù, Emilia-Romagna Casoni spritz, wine, coffee, amaro, and gelato.
“We really enjoyed this experience. Stefi and Claudia were so helpful and kind. It was great learning how to make Spritz and pasta and then enjoying your accomplishments!”
A small Bologna cooking class at Maria Grazia’s home: pasta and sauces from scratch plus lunch, wine, and dessert after a market stop.
“This was such a fun experience! Grazia made us feel so welcome in her home and taught us more than just making pasta! We will be recommending this to all of our friends. Thank you so much Grazia!”
Bologna pasta and tiramisu class: hands-on fresh pasta and dessert, Prosecco welcome, plus wine with your meal. 3 hours, $57.
“Loved the activity! We did this as a mother daughter activity and had a lot of fun. Al the guide was informative, helpful and very personable. The pasta we prepared was delicious as was the tiramisu. The other people in the group were great which added to the ambience. I definitely recommend!”
Bologna’s market-to-gelato food tour in a small group. Coffee, salumi, handmade pasta, wine, and top-notch gelato in 4 hours.
“D was our guide and a pasta chef locally, so knew he knew the food inside-out. This wasn't just several coursed in one tour, it felt like several tours rolled 5 (or was it 6) hours. Not just eating and learning about the food and its history, this was also an cultural tour of Bologna,…”
Hands-on Bologna cooking class for fresh pasta and tiramisù, with Prosecco on arrival and fine wine with your meal in a small group.
“Overall we enjoyed and made the best of our experience. But few things we believe is room for improvement. 1. A hygienic place to wash and dry hands should be provided. 2. Aprons should be provided to protect clothes. 3. Table should be higher to make more comfortableto work. 4. If you state wine is…”
Make Bologna-style tagliatelle from scratch, enjoy Casoni spritz, and eat your pasta with ragù, wine, coffee, and amaro.
“Really friendly people who ran it. Lupo and Stefi were great. They were knowledgeable and very skilled. It was Delicious food / drinks and a nice atmosphere with all the other people in the class. Got to take home extra pasta for dinner also. Would recommend this experience every time!”
A private Bologna walking tour with a local host, flexible timing, and insider stops from Piazza Maggiore to Torre degli Asinelli.
“Nicola was a great guide. Very personable. We enjoyed everything he showed us. It was delightful and I recommend Nicola highly”
