Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15 tastings of the finest local food, wine, and 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar. We’ll begin with Tigella, a versatile and iconic pre-aperitivo, before exploring the central market and visiting traditional artisan shops. You’ll taste cold cuts including Mortadella, cheeses including Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar, and fresh breads, all paired with local wines at the city’s oldest osteria. Strolling through the historic center, you’ll enjoy two beloved homemade pastas, Tortellini and Tagliatelle, at a traditional Trattoria Bolognese, perfectly complemented by local wine. To conclude, we’ll visit the best gelateria in town for unforgettable artisanal gelato crafted since 1976. Eat, drink, and experience Bologna’s culinary traditions like a true local a journey you’ll remember long after the last bite!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

right in front of the statue there will be one of us waiting for you!

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Enjoy a classic pre-aperitivo snack and a versatile flatbread in a charming artisan shop with a deep local heritage. Here we’ll begin with a short introduction to the tour and to the rich culinary traditions of Emilia Romagna and Bologna. As we walk through the narrow streets of the centre, we’ll visit local shops, shop together like locals, and debunk some common myths about Italian cuisine, all while discovering parts of Bologna and answering your curiosities along the way
Duration: 30 mins
3. After shopping in three different local shops, we’ll enjoy samples of regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads, paired with traditional wines in the Bologna’s oldest osteria, an exclusive spot where stepping inside feels like going back in time.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Indulge in two traditional homemade pasta dishes daily made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, paired with a local wine at a bolognese restaurant. Emilian combo, Tagliatelle con Ragu and Tortellini
Duration: 60 mins
5. End with the best artisanal gelato in a family run shop founded in 1976.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

To get started: Tigella and a bottle of water (a vegetarian option is available).

The perfect sweet finale: artisanal Gelato in Bologna made with fresh natural ingredients since 1976

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tastings may vary depending on the season

Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions so we can advise if the experience is suitable for you.

Supplied by Tours and the City

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