Bologna Food Tour: Local Culinary Delights

Embark on a private food tour in Bologna and indulge in 10 tantalizing local tastings. Experience the city’s culinary scene while exploring cultural highlights. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Maggiore - This tour includes 6 or 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
  • Quadrilatero - A food tour in Bologna would not be complete without the most typical and beloved…
What's Included
  • PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
  • Private Personalized Tour
  • Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
  • 6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products - depends on the option you book
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

Eat your way through Bologna’s culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 6 or 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like…

Location
Via Belvedere, 6
Via Belvedere
In front of 'Pollo e Patate Pollomino' - IMPORTANT - this meeting point is for the 6 tastings tour option
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(336 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Alexandra_z
Jun 1, 2025
five stars! - Frederik was great. He’s a Bologna native and really understands Bologna. He knows a lot of restaurant owners and where to go. He provides a bit of history as well. This is a good one to book as soon as you get in town
Review provided by Viator
Brendame4317xy
May 27, 2025
Great way to learn history of food and city - Frederick was a sweet and knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed his tasting choices and tour around the city. Even gave recommendations of other sites to visit in the city before our catching our train back to Florence. Thank you!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stacywl2287ep
May 25, 2025
Amazing food tour! - Our tour with Frederik was fantastic. It was just the three of us with him and Frederik reached out to us ahead of time and asked if we had any special requests. During the tour he shared the history of Bologna and the markets and shared the traditions behind the various stores and specialty foods. We had more than enough to eat and everything was delicious. It was a very special day and felt like we were traveling with another friend. We all recommend this tour very highly!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lizandwillw
May 16, 2025
Great tour with Jason - What an informative and delightful tour with Jason who is a wealth of information about the city, the culture, history and the FOOD! Soooo many great nuggets of advice and information. Our only mistake was not spending more time in Bologna!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alexanderch1500ku
Apr 16, 2025
Food Tour - Loved Frederic and Bologna, he showed us lots of amazing food stops and taught us the history of Bologna. He really understood the culture which made it very interesting and fun.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sandra_h
Apr 15, 2025
Private food and cultural... - Private food and cultural tour of Bologna with Federick. We received a taster for further cultural visits.
Review provided by Viator
D6787oyjamiej
Apr 6, 2025
Like being shown around by a friend! - Paolo was wonderful to tour with, showcasing not only a vast knowledge of the city, but also history of the food and restaurants he showed us! Arrive hungry because these are not tiny tastings and you will end the day very happy and full! Special thanks to Paolo for working around my mobility issues and our dietary restraints. He was very accommodating and understanding! Grazie Mille, Paolo! Sono felice incontrarti!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mnmpr2
Mar 16, 2025
A Perfect 10! - I was very excited for this tour, I texted with Giuseppe and he was very receptive to my requests . He also made sure we hit the unique spots in Bologna only locals know. He really knows the city and made the tour feel like a friend was showing us around. He has my highest recommendation!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kim_d
Mar 13, 2025
The best food tour we took out of three regions - I didn't realize this was a private tour at time of booking. I can't emphasize how glad I am that I chose it. Frederik was so engaging and enthusiastic about showing us the foods and markets and offering tastes. He took us to out-of-the-way spots that added to our overall experience. He was in no hurry to get rid of us and our tour lasted longer than advertised. We loved our afternoon with him and highly recommend this tour. Every region has their foods that you won't find in any other. Consider that when you travel in Italy. Take food tours and learn about each region's specialties. You won't regret it.
Review provided by Viator
Jana_h
Apr 28, 2025
Lots of history very little food - Good tour for history of the food on Bologna y felt more like a walking tour for history than a food tour. Only tasted 4 food items and 2 of those were a cheese. Started in the market with lots of food that we passed by. My teenagers were bored and the food wand very good.
Review provided by Viator
From $81
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).