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$110
Small Group Bologna Walking Food Tour in Historic Center
Savor tagliatelle, tortellini, mortadella, and gelato across 4 stops
3 h 30 min
Max 12 Guests
What's included
Expert English-speaking food guide
At least 4 authentic food stops
Traditional pasta, mortadella, cotoletta, espresso, and gelato
Wine, beer, or soft drink
Guide tips
Extra food or drinks
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
Your tour begins beneath Bologna's iconic Two Towers, where brick giants from the medieval skyline mark the entrance to the city's culinary heart. Your guide greets you in front of Feltrinelli bookstore, ready to lead you through a full meal spread across Bologna's ancient porticoed streets.
Taste fresh pasta at a local trattoria
Dig into silky tagliatelle ribbons draped in the original ragù alla bolognese, a sauce that's been simmering for hours with meat, wine, and vegetables. You might instead savor tiny tortellini floating in fragrant capon broth, each one hand-folded by local sfogline using recipes their grandmothers taught them.
Sample tigelle or mortadella at a traditional spot
Warm tigelle flatbreads arrive next, straight from the Emilia hills and stacked with artisanal cured meats and creamy local cheeses. Alternatively, taste mortadella served in a playful cone, the way locals grab it on the go.
Savor cotoletta alla bolognese
A tender veal cutlet follows, lightly fried and simmered in broth before being baked under a blanket of melted Parmigiano and smoked ham. Rich, satisfying, and a little indulgent, this dish comes straight from Bologna's historic taverns.
Enjoy espresso at a historic café
Pause at a favorite neighborhood bar for a quick, intense espresso pulled fresh and sipped standing at the counter. This is how Bolognese locals fuel their day, several times over, and now it's your turn to join the ritual.
End with artisanal gelato in Piazza Santo Stefano
Your final stop brings you to one of Bologna's most enchanting squares, where master gelato makers serve seasonal flavors crafted from fresh local milk, cream, and regional fruits. As you taste your way through creamy scoops, your guide wraps up the stories of the day and offers tips for where to wander next beneath Bologna's endless porticoes.
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces through Bologna's historic center. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, though strollers can navigate most areas.
Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian options are available at all stops with advance notice. Please contact us with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes one alcoholic beverage (wine or other local drink); participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). A soft drink can be substituted upon request. Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to consume alcohol.
Tour Minimum: If we haven't reached our 2-person minimum, we'll get in touch to offer alternative dates or a full refund.
Please Note: The specific dishes and stops may vary based on season and availability, but you'll always experience authentic Bolognese recipes at local establishments.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking food guide
Full meal experience across at least 4 authentic food stops
Traditional Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and cotoletta alla bolognese
Espresso and gelato
One alcoholic beverage or soft drink
Walking tour through the historic center of Bologna
Maximum group size of 12 guests
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID