Bologna street food tour
Bologna, one bite at a time
Two hours through medieval alleys and market streets, tasting what Bologna eats between meals.
- 4.9
Average guest rating
- 2 hours
Starts 11:30 or 18:00
- €55.25
From, per person (-15%)
BolognaStreet Food Tour in the Historic Center
A walk for curious eaters
This is Bologna at street level: the counters and market streets where the city eats between meals.
Your guide tells you the story behind every bite, so you leave knowing what to eat in Bologna, and where, and why it tastes the way it does here.
Street Food Tour in the Historic Center
What you’ll taste
From cheese to something cold, with a glass or two along the way. The places themselves we save for the day.
- Stop 1
Parmigiano, young and old
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with a drop of balsamic. How old? You’ll taste the difference.
- Stop 2
Tortellini, but not as you know them
Bologna’s famous pasta, fried, with something creamy you’ll recognise from the first stop.
- Stop 3
A board to share
Cured meats and cheeses from around the city, with a glass of the local red.
- Stop 4
Bologna’s white
A glass of the local wine most visitors have never heard of.
- Stop 5
Something cold
The sweet way to end the walk.
4.9 average guest rating
In our guests’ words
★★★★★
“If you want a tour that feeds both your curiosity and appetite, Domenico is the guide you want. Five stars all around!”
★★★★★
“We booked our tour for our first evening in Bologna. The tour, food and Naz’s knowledge was just what we needed to give us a taste of Bologna and a wonderful introduction to the city!”
★★★★★
“The time flew by so fast with excellent food and good conversations with other people in the tour group. Highly recommended.”
Good to know
Before your tour
All tours start in the historic centre, a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Maggiore.
- Duration
- 2 hours, starting at 11:30 or 18:00
- 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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