--- title: Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 60 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 1734 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 21 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-market-tour-with-local-dishes-pasta-wines-more/ --- # Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More **Guidekin's take:** Built as a crawl through the old salumerie and osterie of the centre: a mortadella sandwich, tigella, lasagne verde, two handmade pastas, Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma and aged balsamic, with wine and a dessert. No vegan or gluten free version, and no hotel pickup. 4.95 from 1734 reviews at €60 per person. ## Overview On our Secret Food Tour Bologna: we'll provide you with an unforgettable taste experience. We'll start with a traditional Raviola with Mostarda alla Bolognese. Then, we'll visit one of the oldest Salumeria of the city to learn more about the local meat products and the famous pastas. You'll enjoy: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna and many more regional cold cuts in the oldest Osteria in the world with a glass of our local wine. Next we have planned a taste of handmade pasta made just for us at a local Trattoria, always with a glass of local wine (and a coffee, if you like it) Then we will visit the main local food market, called Quadrilatero, and we'll enjoy a tasting of different types of balsamic vinegar from Modena to discover how this amazing tradition is still deeply rooted in this region. Please note that we are not able to offer any gluten-free or vegan option yet. This tour is also not wheelchair and stroller accessible. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We’ll meet at Via Zamboni, - Group size varies by option: max 16 from €60 · max 12 from €80 · private from €188 - 11 start times: between 09:45 and 16:30 - Food included: Drinks: One glass of local wine - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €52: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person for the 2-Hour Express Food Tour option; other options up to €188 - Duration: 2h–3h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 1734 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Secret Food Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2-Hour Express Food Tour | €60 / person | English | Choose this option to join our 2-Hour Express Food Tour Bologna in a group of 16 people or less! | | 3-Hour Small Group Food Tour | €80 / person | English | 3-Hour Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Bologna in a group of 12 people or less! | | Private Bologna Food Tour | €188 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Bologna for only you and your group | ## What's included - Savory: Artisan Mortadella sandwich, classic Tigella & Lasagna verde - Savory: 2 homemade pastas, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Aged Parmigiano, Balsamic (8–25 yrs) - *** 3 Hour Tour *** - Drinks: One glass of local wine - Sweets: Traditional welcome treat & artisanal dessert - Sweet: Artisanal dessert - Drinks: Local red/white wines, traditional digestif & espresso. - *** 2-Hour Express Tour *** ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Palazzo della Mercanzia** (1h) - Welcome to the commencement of our culinary odyssey at Palazzo della Mercanzia. Our guide will initiate proceedings with introductions, setting the stage for an invigorating exploration of Bologna's dynamic culinary scene. The construction of the palace traces its origins... 2. **Quadrilatero** (1h) - A captivating and historic neighborhood nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, also known as the "Quadrilatero Romano," is celebrated for its medieval streets, and a plethora of culinary delights. The moniker "Quadrilatero" alludes to the district's rectangular street... 3. **Basilica Di San Petronio** (pass by, no stop) - The Basilica di San Petronio, a majestic and historic church situated in the heart of Bologna, Italy, stands tall as one of the world's largest churches and a prominent landmark in the city. Dedicated to Saint Petronius, the patron saint of Bologna, the church's construction... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 09:45 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We’ll meet at Via Zamboni, 8c, 40126 Bologna BO, in front of " Flying Tiger Copenhagen" Via Zamboni. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ___Pgr7Uf0cR4RnUlZ6J05A ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances. - Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. Vegans and gluten free diets cannot be accommodated unfortunately. - This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. - Please note that we are not able to offer any gluten-free or vegan option yet. - This tour is also not wheelchair and stroller accessible. - No vegan or gluten-free options available ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 21** | €60 | 2h–3h 30m | 4.95 (1734) | varies by option | | [Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience](/italy/bologna/tours/small-group-bologna-food-tour-local-food-market-experience/?format=md) | €110 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (922) | shared | | [Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine](/italy/bologna/tours/private-bologna-food-market-tour-with-6-tastings-wine/?format=md) | €188 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (115) | private | | [Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour](/italy/bologna/tours/eating-bologna-food-and-wine-tour/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.94 (177) | shared | Ranked #2 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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