In Bologna you will join a small-group food tour led by a local host who will help you eat like a resident. The tour includes six stops at selected historic shops and restaurants where you will taste more than 20 regional specialties. Along the way you will sample classic dishes such as tortellini served in broth and handmade tagliatelle al ragù, enjoy a selection of regional cured meats paired with local wine, and try aged Parmigiano Reggiano together with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. You will also visit the food market, the main square, the Two Towers and other main spots in the city.
Your host will explain local food culture and traditions while you taste, including everyday rules like why tortellini belongs in broth and not in cream, that tagliatelle—not spaghetti—is the traditional pasta for ragù, and that Parmigiano Reggiano is not the same as generic parmesan. Expect a few light local asides too (for example, cappuccino is not typically drunk after lunch, and mortadella is not “baloney”). The cuisine here is mainly pork based; let the provider know if you are vegetarian and cured meats will be replaced with cheese.
Why Visit
- Local host guide in small groups for deeper culinary insights
- Six stops at historic shops and restaurants tasting over 20 specialties
- Handmade tortellini in broth and tagliatelle al ragu tastings
- Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena tastings
- Food market, Piazza Maggiore and Two Towers stops on route
What's included
- Taste 15 and 25 year Modena balsamic IGP/DOP
- Lunch with three handmade pasta types and wine
- Aperitivo with cold meats Parmigiano Reggiano and wine
- Breakfast with coffee and sweet pastry
- Walk in Quadrilatero food market
- Visit an artisanal pasta factory
- Artisanal gelato
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup
Accessibility
- Accessible to strollers
- Public transit links nearby
- Infant seats available
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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!