Bologna dinner & wine tour
Dinner across the old town
Three hours through the old town at dusk, with local wines and tastings that build up to Bologna’s classic pastas.
- 4.9
Average guest rating
- 3 hours
Evening walk
- €75.65
From, per person (-15%)
BolognaDinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour
Wine, tastings and Bologna’s pasta
Start as Bologna comes out for the evening. Over three hours you stop at several places, each with its own atmosphere, and every glass and plate comes with a story.
Along the way your guide shares the legends of the old town, including a medieval trick most visitors walk straight past. Then it’s time for the pasta, and something sweet to finish.
Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour
What you’ll taste
Small tastings that build up to the pasta. Where it all happens, we save for the night.
- Stop 1
Parmigiano, young and old
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with a drop of balsamic, to open the evening.
- Stop 2
A board to share
Cured meats and cheeses from around the city, with a glass of the local red.
- Stop 3
The pasta
Two of Bologna’s classics to taste, one of them with ragù, and a glass of local white.
- Stop 4
Something cold
The sweet way to close the night.
4.9 average guest rating
In our guests’ words
★★★★★
“It felt like wandering through Bologna with a very knowledgeable local friend who knew exactly where to go, what to eat, what to drink and, most importantly, the stories behind it all.”
★★★★★
“The food, wine and Bologna were top class. Naz our guide was truly knowledgeable and genuinely interested in Bologna food culture.”
★★★★★
“If you want a tour that feeds both your curiosity and appetite, Domenico is the guide you want. Five stars all around!”
Good to know
Before your tour
All tours start in the historic centre, a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Maggiore.
- Duration
- 3 hours, evening
- Included
- All the food and wine on the tour, and your guide
- Meeting point
- Piazza della Mercanzia, 40125 Bologna
- Group
- Small group with an English-speaking guide
- Not included
- Tips, hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Walking
- Short distances at an easy pace, comfortable for all ages
- Food needs
- Vegetarian options always available. Tell us about allergies when booking
- Weather
- Runs rain or shine; tastings are indoors
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before the tour
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FAQ
Everything you need to know
What’s included in the tour price?
The food and drinks listed in each tour description, a guide who shares stories and tips, and stops most visitors never find. Tips and hotel pick-up are not included.
How much walking is involved?
Only a little, at an easy pace. Distances between stops are short, with plenty of breaks for food and wine. It’s comfortable for all ages and needs no special fitness.
What happens if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine. All tastings take place indoors and the walks between stops are short.
Can children, vegetarians or people with allergies join?
Children are welcome (reduced prices available) and we always have vegetarian options. The tours are not suitable for vegans or guests with coeliac disease. For other allergies or requirements, tell us when booking and we’ll adapt the menu as much as possible.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.
Can we book a private tour or a group?
Yes. Send us your date and group size with the form below and we’ll put together a private version of any tour.
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