12 Food Tours in Bologna to Build a Day Around

1.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Our pick

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.”

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2.Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216

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.”

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3.Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 882 reviews · from $90

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”

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4.Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 860 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

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.”

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5.Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

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.”

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6.Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 554 reviews · from $126

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…”

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7.Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 550 reviews · 1 day · from $46

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.”

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8.Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

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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9.Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Taste Bologna’s markets, handmade pasta, mortadella, local wine, coffee, and gelato on a small-group walking tour capped at 10 people.

“We learned about the food and traditions of Bologna, and also about the history of Bologna. The food was delicious!!”

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10.Balsamic Lunch with Vinegar Cellar Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours · from $45Best value

Tour Modena’s family-run balsamic cellar, taste aged vinegar, and enjoy a generous Emilia-Romagna lunch in a historic villa.

“This was a wonderful tour. We learned so much about balsamic vinegar. And got to see and experience the different parts of the process. Everyone involved in our tour was well informed, friendly, and made everything so interesting! From the driver who picked us up at the train station to the young lady who gave us our presentation and everyone else that we met.”

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11.Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $188

Review of Bologna’s private food tour, with six or ten tastings, local guides, market stops, pricing, value, and practical booking advice.

“I booked 10 tasting. 2 of us paid 350 euro for the tour but only got less than 25 euro/ppl worth of food. Here’s what we got: 1) set of microwaved tapas from a food court to share 2) a couple of chocolate to sample 3) free tasting from a balsamic shop 4) 3 sandwiches 5) one pasta from a fast food place to share 6) gelato The tour guide is paying for the food out of his/her own pocket so there is no incentive to give you top quality food. If you are looking for good food, don’t be a fool to spend money on this, go get 2-3…”

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12.Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $86

Taste Bologna’s classic pasta, mortadella, tigelle, gelato, and more on a 3.5-hour small-group food tour for $86.

“Eugie was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable and there was so much food and drinks! We felt bad we couldn’t finish it all! I highly recommend this tour to get a taste of all the classic foods Bologna has to offer! We were even able to get a table at a place that didn’t take reservations and enjoy all their wonderful pasta!”

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