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

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!

Itinerary

1. Fontana del Nettuno

   Meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain.

   · 15 min

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

   · 30 min

3. Quadrilatero

   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.

   · 45 min

4. Canale delle Moline

   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

   · 1 h

5. Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

   End with the best artisanal gelato in a family run shop founded in 1976.

   · 30 min

How to use your ticket

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What to know before you go

• 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 240444P8

Activity offered by Tours and the City via Viator.