Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food & Market Tour
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: 73
Verified Ratings
4.6 /5
based on 73 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
Simply excellent in every way. Guide was knowledge of not only the food we had but local history. Can’t say enough about the experience.
Verified · Carolyn · Nov 16, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years
Great
If you are looking for a half a day tour of Bologna centred around culture, food and broad history, this is a good one. Ela, tour guide looked after us well. Very informed and speaks excellent English. Knows her food too!
Verified · Ken · Oct 27, 2024 · Australia · Male · 55 to 64 years
Great
Benedetta was a great guide and we really enjoyed the tour.
Verified · Katarina · Oct 20, 2024 · Sweden · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Super tour of Bologna tastings and culture! Sache L provided the best experience in tasting and Italian or local culture preferences! We recommend this tour! Grazie mille! Buona fortuna!!
Verified · Billy · Oct 09, 2024 · USA · Male · 75 or older years
Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Sasha and Devour’s choices of small, family-run vendors for the food. Would highly recommend.
Verified · Megan · Oct 08, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
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