Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour

96 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 12

Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

  • Visit parts of Bologna that others miss and eat like a local for a day in the company of a friendly expert foodie.
  • Taste 9 different food tastings with 2 wine pairings (enough food for a full lunch).
  • Feel the energy of a buzzing local food market and learn how to navigate the stalls like a pro.
  • Sample artisan fare perfected by family-run businesses over generations.
  • See historic buildings, celebrated restaurants, and iconic venues as you taste your way through the city.
  • Sites Visited
  • Mercato delle Erbe
  • Fontana del Nettuno at Piazza Maggiore
  • Mercato di Mezzo
  • Il Quadrilatero
  • Local osterie
  • Local bakery
  • Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garisenda
  • Tour Includes
  • Local english speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • 8 stops with 9+ food tastings
  • 1 coffee
  • 2 glasses of wine

Discover a city in love with food, fresh produce, and brilliant wines.

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Total Customer Reviews: 96

Verified Ratings
4.6 /5
based on 78 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
This is THE best food tour in all of Italy. Hands Down. Our tour guide Ela helped make our tour an unforgettable experience and I cannot thank her enough for the countless recommendations she provided throughout my stay in Bologna. I was originally worried that our tour might be cancelled due to low attendance but Ela was kind enough to take me and another traveler on our own personal tour of the best spots to eat in town. Ela truly made us feel at home by taking us to some of the best spots in town and exploring local markets and restaurants while giving us excellent insight into the culture and history of this beautiful city. Even after the tour she was kind enough to send countless of recommendations for us during the rest of our stay. I can honestly say I made a friend on this tour and I cannot say enough good things about our guide Ela. I fully plan on coming back and moving to Bologna one day and she is a big reason why. If you want to eat like a true Bolognese and shop with the locals then this tour is a must. It was a highlight of my trip and I cannot wait to come back. 100/10 recommend booking!
Verified · Brian · Apr 18, 2025 · Male · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Our guide Benedetta was fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable and very informative. Tour was very organized and she clearly knew her subject. Great tour with great food. Highly recommend this tour. Be prepared to eat.
GetYourGuide customer · Paul · Apr 11, 2025 · USA
Excellent
The tour was excellent overall. Our guide Was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the food was amazing!
GetYourGuide customer · Venushka · Apr 05, 2025 · UK
Excellent
Tasty. Great way to get around Bologna and experience the city and food. Lots learnt on food and culture from a very knowledgeable host.
Viator customer · Paddy · Apr 01, 2025
Excellent
Excellent. It was a great tour and Mario a very nice guide explaining us the excellent culinaric spezialities of Bologna. We enjoyed it very much.
Viator customer · Gabriele · Apr 01, 2025 · Italy

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