Italy · BOLOGNA TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 bologna tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Bologna’s 2 to 3-hour city center walking tour, covering San Petronio, the Two Towers, Quadrilatero Market, and local history.
“Everything was perfect! Very nice tour giude! Grazie mille!”
Explore Ravenna’s UNESCO mosaics with an expert guide, skip ticket lines, and choose a focused two-hour or full three-hour walking tour.
“It was not in my plan to go to Ravenna but I was told by Italian people in Bologna that I MUST go to see the mosaics. I am so glad that I did as they are extraordinary. You will learn so many things by taking a guided tour that you would not find out for yourself. Our guide - Cinzia - is from Ravenna, has many years experience and is very knowledgeable & helpful. I really enjoyed all of the tour - the mosaics are truly fantastic and we also called in briefly with a mosaic maker ... really interesting. The tour is very good value in my opinion.…”
Explore Ravenna’s dazzling mosaics with a local guide, timed monument entry, Dante stories, and practical tips for this 2 to 3 hour walk.
“The tour covered the must-see of Ravenna. Our guide Francesca was amazingly able to provide historical context and explain the art, the architecture and the society in a passionate and lively manner. Three hours diss not feel long and we all wanted more!”
See Ferrari’s iconic road and Formula 1 cars in Maranello, with skip-the-line entry, Hall of Victories, and practical planning tips.
“Pre booked tickets make life easy and able to walk up and be greeted and enter special desk to collect. The museum is outstanding and if you love the story you’ll love the journey through start to todays models of all types of Ferrari cars. Loved it”
Taste Bologna through pasta, Parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, market stalls, wines, and local history on this intimate 3.5-hour food tour.
“This was an amazing experience! Mattai was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about his city and the history of cuisine in Bologna. We loved every stop we made and he followed us the tour by sending us a list of the places we visited and the food we ate!!! Would 100% recommend this tour.”
Tour Emilia-Romagna’s Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto makers with breakfast, lunch, wine, and transport from Bologna.
“Best tour ever!!! . Alena was so much fun and gave us info in a way that I will never forget. The food was spectacular. The immersive experience is not to be missed. Roberta, our driver was so kind and helpful. They all worked so hard to give us the experience of a life time. My only objection is that Viator is a rip off and if you can book directly w “Italian days” that would be better.”
Visit Ferrari museums in Maranello and Modena with one combo ticket, seeing Enzo Ferrari’s story, racing cars, engines, and F1 history.
“I am a huge Ferrari fan. This was life changing and one of the best days of my life. I’m planning to return as soon as, and as often as I can. Staff were amazing, the facility is immaculate everywhere and the exhibits are stunning. Most people have to pay with their lives to get into heaven, I paid about €30. @mikeakers89”
Taste Bologna’s pasta, cheeses, cold cuts, wine, balsamic vinegar, and gelato on a lively three-hour walk with a local guide.
“A fun experience with a wonderful guide, Roberta - fully recommend for anyone wanting to explore the food and wine of beautiful Bologna”
Taste Bologna with a local guide, from cappuccino and handmade pasta to aged balsamic, wine, gelato, and city history.
“Plenty of yummy food, a charming guide in Mattia, lots of interesting information about the food culture of Bologna. We visited a cafe that roasts their own coffee, we saw pasta being handmade, we visited a salumeria that I wish I could take home to my neighborhood, we had aperitif in a 15th century osteria, a gorgeous pasta lunch, we tasted balsamics and learned what’s what, and ended the day with some excellent gelato.”
Taste Bologna through tigelle, local wines, fresh pasta, aged cheese, and family-made gelato on a three-hour walking food tour.
“It was fun, went to areas that I never knew about. Had wonderful food and wine. And learned alot of history of the Bologna area and food! Our tour guide was wonderful!”
Tour Parma’s Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham producer with tastings, local wine, countryside transport, and expert guides.
“The tour was very informative and the tasting was delicious. Gave me an appreciation for the quality and hard work that goes into parmigiano reggiano and prosciutto di Parma. The quality and taste is outstanding.”
Taste Parma’s prosciutto, Parmigiano, pasta, pastries, wine, and gelato while exploring its grandest sights with a private local guide.
“Unforgettable experience! Our group of 4 couples laughed, ate incredible tastings at “locals only” spots we would never have known. Learned the history of Parma and the history behind the foods we ate. Highlight of our trip. Definitely recommend.”
See Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma made near Parma, then enjoy generous tastings, wine, transport, and expert local guides.
“Sergio (George) was very accommodating during the visits and shared lots of insightful stories! So happy that we can learn more about the quality cheese and ham we eat during our holiday in Italy. We departed from Milan by train to the pick up place in Parma, so starting the tour at 11 would be more feasible than at 8. The pick up place was easy to locate and the travel to reach the cheese & ham industries was not very long. Tasting was an exciting experience, but the most memorable one was to see the cheese heaven in person (of course aside from watching Claudio modestly cutting delicious parma…”
See Bologna by open-top bus, hop off at major sights, and use food vouchers for local tastings in a historic market.
“The activity was great value for the money and worth it. We got a lot of historical information and a great route with a picturesque view.”
Taste Bologna’s pasta, mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, wine, and espresso on a small-group walking tour with local food guidance.
“Definitely recommend. Being in Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, a local food tour was a must. We had a small group and it was great! There were 5 food tasting stops... street food, pasta, main dish, dessert and of course, coffee... plus additional stops to talk about other food products and history of and from the area. Our guide, Eugenio, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Loved everything!”
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