Italy · BOLOGNA TOURS
Good bologna tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Bologna’s $26 city-center walking tour, covering the Two Towers, San Petronio, Quadrilatero Market, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Very good introduction to Bologna and its history, seeing interesting buildings”
Taste Bologna through fresh pasta, Parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, local meats, wines, and the historic Quadrilatero market.
“This tour had us experiencing truly local and delicious foods with a very knowledgeable and kind guide.”
Tour Bologna’s Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto makers, then enjoy a huge family-style lunch with wine.
“Pace yourself, lots of good food and wine. Had an excellent day learning about the processes of producing DOP products. Definitely recommend this tour.”
Taste pasta, cold cuts, cheese, wine, balsamic vinegar, and gelato while exploring Bologna with a local English-speaking guide.
“Eugene was fantastic , and very good explaining everything with a passion”
Taste Bologna from breakfast to gelato on a small-group food walk with handmade pasta, aged balsamic, local wine, and city stories.
“Mattio was an awesome guide. We loved his stories and knowledge of bologna. He was entertaining and very welcoming. Thank you for a fun afternoon. And believe them when they say come hungry because you will be eating a lot of delicious food.”
Taste Bologna with a local guide through tigelle, wine, fresh pasta, historic osterie, and gelato in a generous three-hour food walk.
“Our tour guide Claire was superb. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the city, and answered all our questions. She is right, Bolognese food is amazing, and the palaces she took us to were fantastic. Can't give enough thanks to Claire and the city.”
See Bologna’s major sights by open-top bus, then sample local specialties with food vouchers at a historic market.
“Organisation was excellent and we received instructions via WhatsApp of where to meet the reps. They then escorted us to the bus and ensured our tickets were validated.”
Review of Bologna’s 3.5-hour Do Eat Better food tour, with pasta, mortadella, wine, gelato, espresso, local history, and practical tips.
“A wonderful way to experience the neighborhoods, restaurants, cafes, and food of Bologna. Our guide Ares was excellent. He guided us around the city, shared great stories on the history of Bologna and provided delicious descriptions. of the food. The food was fabulous. Outstanding experience.”
Make tagliatelle, ragù and a local Casoni spritz in Bologna with wine, gelato and friendly instruction in a small group.
“What a fun experience! From start to finish our pasta making class was top notch! Sonya and Stella were wonderful hosts and fabulous teachers. Highly recommend this tour when your are in Bologna”
Make tagliatelle and tortelloni in Grazia’s Bologna home, then enjoy your pasta with sauces, wine, dessert, and local stories.
“Grace was a delightful host and a great conversation starter. Her cooking class was outstanding and we came away with great techniques for making homemade pasta. I would highly recommend this class.”
Learn fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Bologna, with Prosecco, wine, a shared meal, and friendly English-speaking chefs.
“Luca was absolutely fantastic. We had such a fun class and he made everything easy to understand and follow. The food was fantastic, the company was lovely. We ended up staying well over the time allocated because Luca was so accommodating and kind, and we were with like-minded people who love their food. This is one of the best experiences we’ve done on a trip.”
Taste Bologna’s markets, handmade pasta, local wines, mortadella, coffee, and gelato on a small-group walking tour capped at 10 people.
“Our tour guide, was most knowledgeable with his Bologna history! He was funny which made our tour very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who will be visiting Bologna.”
Make Bologna pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu in a small group, with Prosecco, wine, and practical guidance in a central restaurant.
“Perfect family activity. We had such fun time learning how to make tiramisu, ravioli and pasta. Easy to do for kids and adults. Our instructor was friendly, professional and a delight to be around. The food and wine were delicious and we can’t wait to try to recreate the dishes at home.”
Make tagliatelle, ragù, and a local spritz in central Bologna, with aperitivo, regional wine, coffee, and a warm three-hour cooking class.
“Absolutely incredible!! Brilliant afternoon with the guys who made it an amazing experience and got the whole group talking to each other which we’ve never had before. I could not recommend this enough- by far the best trip we’ve been on”
Review of Bologna’s private local tour, with flexible timing, landmark sights, market walks, food tips, and personalized planning.
“Discovering Bologna with Jon in this three-hour walking tour was a gift! Jon spoke eloquently about the historical and socio-political evolution of Bologna that has contributed to its present vibrancy as an intellectual center. I heartily recommend this experience and hope to return to this colorful city very soon!”
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