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Bologna Food Tour: Taste Authentic Italian Flavors
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Bologna
Immerse yourself in the tastes and traditions of Bologna with a food tour through lively markets. Meet local families, savor delicious flavors, and experience the art of pasta-making firsthand.
Immerse yourself in the tastes and traditions of Bologna with a food tour through lively markets. Meet local families, savor delicious flavors, and experience the art of pasta-making firsthand.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Café Pastry Gamberini - Join your guide and proceed to Caffè Pasticceria Gamberini, a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts in Bologna. Situated near the famous Fountain of Neptune, this café, the oldest pastry shop in Bologna, offers some of the finest pastries and coffee in the city.
- Mercato delle Erbe - Discover local cheese stalls, where…
- Café Pastry Gamberini - Join your guide and proceed to Caffè Pasticceria Gamberini, a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts in Bologna. Situated near the famous Fountain of Neptune, this café, the oldest pastry shop in Bologna, offers some of the finest pastries and coffee in the city.
- Mercato delle Erbe - Discover local cheese stalls, where you can sample various types and observe the preparation of parmigiana with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a delicious panini with mortadella while your guide selects cold cuts for you to savor later.
- Osteria Del Sole - The exceptional Osteria del Sole is one of Bologna’s most historic establishments. Located on a lively street near Piazza Maggiore, this celebrated eatery has been offering traditional Italian cuisine and wines for centuries. Its cherished recipes continue to delight customers today.
- La Salsamenteria Bologna - Experience the flavors of contemporary Italian cuisine at La Salsamenteria, a high-quality trattoria that presents traditional local dishes with a modern twist. All their pasta is freshly made by hand each morning.
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Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell - Conclude your food tour on a sweet note with a delectable regional dessert while admiring two iconic symbols of Bologna.
Admission: Included
What's Included
- Small group tour, maximum 12 people
- 8 tasting stops, over 9 food samplings
- Complimentary coffee and 2 glasses of wine
- Guided walking tour by a local, English-speaking expert
- Small group tour, maximum 12 people
- 8 tasting stops, over 9 food samplings
- Complimentary coffee and 2 glasses of wine
- Guided walking tour by a local, English-speaking expert
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Additional Information
Experience an incredible morning as you interact with families who have been creating beloved Bolognese cuisine for decades. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore the vibrant food markets of Bologna, basking in the mouthwatering scents that surround you. Watch a master chef skillfully prepare fresh pasta by hand and savor your morning…
Experience an incredible morning as you interact with families who have been creating beloved Bolognese cuisine for decades. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore the vibrant food markets of Bologna, basking in the mouthwatering scents that surround you. Watch a master chef skillfully prepare fresh pasta by hand and savor your morning espresso—this is the embodiment of the Italian lifestyle.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Not wheelchair friendly. Lots of standing and not every place is wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms aren´t 100% guaranteed accessible.
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for vegans.
- This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, Dairy free, Vegetarians,Gluten-Free options available, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- Soft drinks are available for kids instead of alcohol.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Piazza del Nettuno, 1/ab
Piazza del Nettuno
This tour meets at Piazza del Nettuno 1/ab in front of ExtraBo info point. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(59 Ratings)
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Gailygoogens
Apr 25, 2025
Fun foodie tour - This was fun! The guide did a great job explaining the food, the wine and the culture. We had 6 in our group. It probably would not be as much fun if you don't drink alcohol, there was a good amount of it.
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V8626loalejandrom
Apr 18, 2025
Amazing food tour of Bologna - Whole Family Loved! - My family of 4 (me, husband, & two 5 year olds) had a wonderful time with Ela today! She was so knowledgeable about local food and wine, and brought us to the best local places where we met the owners and tried delicious meats, cheeses, pastas and more. The fresh strawberries from Sicily at the market were a highlight for the kids (as was the local salami) and mom and dad loved all of the wine, the pasta… tutto! Would do this tour again, next time the day trip to the local producers for sure!!
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N8469cfbrianc
Apr 17, 2025
Best Food tour in ALL of Italy! - First off, I just want to say how amazing my tour guide Ela was! Not only did she provide an incredible experience but she continued to give amazing recommendations throughout my entire stay in Bologna! As a solo traveler, I usually book a food tour the first day of every new city I visit and this tour reminded me why. Ela's knowledge and expertise made me feel like a true local Bolognese. Thanks to her, I was drinking the best espresso in the city and shopping at the best local market in the city throughout my stay and eating where all the locals eat. Bologna truly is the food capital of Italy and you owe it to yourself to take this tour. I can truly say I fell in love with this city and Ela played a big part in that. I can also say I made a true friend on this trip and a reason to return to this incredible city. I've done a fair share of food tours in Italy (Rome, Milan, Florence) but I can honestly say that this was the best one and it was not even close. Thank you Ela and Devour for an unforgettable experience!
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Paddy_r
Apr 5, 2025
Tasty tour - Great way to get around Bologna and experience the city and food. Lots learnt on food and culture from a very knowledgeable host.
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Kirby105
Nov 17, 2024
Taste of Bologna Tour - Fantastic Tour On Bologna. My wife wanted to go there from Florence (38 minutes on high speed train) and I was not sold. As usual she was 100% right and I was wrong! We took the “Taste of Bologna” Tour which was about three hours long and each stop was great. Our guide was Benedetta and not only was she knowledgeable about the foodie scene but also the rich history of the city. Can’t recommend the tour enough.
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J8360utvalentinap
Nov 16, 2024
Excellent tour by Benedetta. Delicious - Excellent tour with Benedetta.
In love with the market and the food, the vendors! The amount of food and drinks were a lot!
GRAZIE BENEDETTA!
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Onair574573
Nov 10, 2024
Great Foodie Samples of the Culture. - Super tastes of Bologna. We enjoyed the cultural food samplings and the walk around the city. Will recommend to friends. thanks for a great time.
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Kevino101
Nov 4, 2024
Had memorable food everywhere we went laced with fascinating history lessons from Mario - Another great Devour Tour thanks Mario. Ran through the gamut of market food in Bologna paired with great wine, and at one point the sweetest grapes I have ever tasted.
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Gabriele_a
Nov 3, 2024
Excellent tour - It was a great tour and Mario a vety nice guide explaining us the excellent culinaric spezialities of Bologna. We enjoyed it vegy much.
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Kassie_b
Apr 23, 2025
Great fun, great food, great guide. - Excellent tour. The food was amazing, as was the wine. The tour guide, Mario, is extremely knowledgeable and clearly so passionate about his work. He was happy to answer all of our questions and to give recommendations for the rest of our trip. There was one slight bump in the road where the system didn't update my dietary requirements but this was corrected immediately once it was brought to Mario's attention. Definitely the highlight of our trip to Bologna.
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