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Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience

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Bologna, Italy

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Overview

Delicious Bologna Food Tours want the tourists live an authentic experience like a local. 6 stops at some selected historical shops and restaurants to taste MORE THAN 20 local specialties of Bologna region.

SMALL GROUPS, LOCAL HOST for a better quality food tour and learn about the culture and traditions of Bologna:
TORTELLINI MUST BE EATEN IN BROTH, NOT WITH CREAM SAUCE
TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, NO SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
NO CAPPUCCINO AFTER LUNCH
OUR PARMIGIANO REGGIANO IS NOT PARMESAN CHEESE
AND MOST IMPORTANT OUR MORTADELLA DOESN'T TASTE LIKE BALONEY ;)

When in Bologna you can't miss the best bowl of tortellini in broth, handmade tagliatelle al ragu, the best selection of regional cured meat with our local wine, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.
But also with us you visit the food market, the main square, the 2 towers and other main spots!

PS. Our local cuisine is mainly pork based, inform us if you are vegetarian, we'll replace cured meat with cheese.

What's Included

  • Taste 15 and 25 year old aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and DOP
  • Lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
  • Aperitivo with cold meat, aged parmigiano reggiano and local wine at the oldest osteria of Bologna
  • Hotel pickup
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Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
Bologna BO, Italy

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Start your day in the best cafè of Bologna with classic italian breakfast Cappuccino and Cornetto
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Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria

Visit a little pasta workshop where "Sfogline" make handmade pasta and stop to their shop to grab the best cold meat and Parmigiano Reggiano 30Months.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quadrilatero

Walk around the streets of the food market of Bologna and enjoy Aperitivo with local food and wine
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Maggiore

Visit the main square of Bologna and learn about stories and legends about the main church, neptune statue and the other main attractions
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bologna

Enjoy your lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bologna

Taste different bottles of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP and DOP (Aged 25years)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bologna

Learn about the history of the Two Towers of Bologna
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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End up the tour with the best artisanal gelato of Bologna
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The nearest parking at the meeting point is Piazza 8 Agosto, consider there is some traffic in the morning in Bologna, please, text me if you are late!

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Taste 15 and 25 year old aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and DOP
  • Lunch with 3 types of handmade pasta and wine
  • Aperitivo with cold meat, aged parmigiano reggiano and local wine at the oldest osteria of Bologna
  • Breakfast with coffee and a sweet pastry in a local cafè
  • Walk in the Quadrilatero food market and the main square
  • Visit an artisanal pasta factory to watch ladies making freshegg pasta
  • Artisanal Gelato
  • Hotel pickup

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The nearest parking at the meeting point is Piazza 8 Agosto, consider there is some traffic in the morning in Bologna, please, text me if you are late!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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