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Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats

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You’ll follow your host as you eat your way around Italy’s food capital – Bologna! Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city.

Is this experience for you?

You love authentic local food and flavors
You're curious about history and culture
You're looking for a unique experience in Bologna
You want to go beyond typical tourist attractions
If any of these sound like you, you'll love this tour

Tour Highlights

Seasonal produce is king, and you’ll notice, smell and taste the sun-ripened fruit and fresh herbs as you wander fr...
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests.
Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host.
Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique.

Full Description

You’ll follow your host as you eat your way around Italy’s food capital – Bologna! Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city. Seasonal produce is king, and you’ll notice, smell and taste the sun-ripened fruit and fresh herbs as you wander from stall to stall. Round off your day at the Mercato delle Erbe - the perfect spot to indulge in an aperitivo as you soak up the warm terracotta atmosphere of this historic city and its friendly people.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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What's Included

Included

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • 6-8 tastings of local delights, and 2 drinks from 2-3 local eateries
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

Not Included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.

Itinerary

1 Join a host and discover Bologna’s incredible food culture whilst tasting classic Bolognese dishes and produce, like mortadella in the old Bologna food market known as Il Quadrilatero


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

2 Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

3 Enjoy a classic aperitivo at the Mercato delle Erbe


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

4 You couldn’t miss tasting tortellini al brodo - For some of the best tortellini in the city, head to Trattoria dal Biassanot


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

5 After 7 tastings of Bolognese specialty dishes, end off your day with an organic gelato at Stefino Organic Gelato - if you’ve still got any room left!


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

📍 Meeting Point

Starting Point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End Point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.

You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.

The expected duration is approximately 3 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

The tour price includes:

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • 6-8 tastings of local delights, and 2 drinks from 2-3 local eateries
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

The starting point is: After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.

We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.

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