--- title: Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 458 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Two markets, max ten guests rank_in_category: 16 of 21 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-tour-by-taste-bologna-intimate-group-max-10/ --- # Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) **Guidekin's take:** Caps the group at ten and spends the time behind the counter of the oldest shops: two food markets, four to six stops, tastings of mortadella, prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano, and a plate of lasagne or tortellini by season with wine from the Bologna hills. No hotel pickup, and gluten free plates need notice at booking. 4.85 at €115 per person. ## Overview Small Group - Run by a local operator - Free cancellation up to 24h (Flex Fare). Looking for lower rates? Check availability on alternative dates. Join Bologna's most loved local food crew since 2013. We don't just show you the food; we take you behind the scenes of the city's oldest shops to meet the artisans. Deepen your knowledge of Bologna's culinary and cultural traditions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this intimate small-group tour limited to 10 people. This isn't a standard mass-market tour. We are a local crew of foodies, and we take you where we eat with our own families. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the tobacconist in the corner with… - Max 10 people: small group - Starts 09:30, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 4 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 458 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Taste Bologna ## What's included - Visit 2 food markets and stop at 4-6 local establishments - A portion of traditional handmade pasta (like Lasagne or Tortellini, depending on the season) - Wine from the hills of Bologna like Pignoletto or Sangiovese - 4 hour walking tour with a local guide - A small gift to better enjoy the rest of your time in Bologna ;) - Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Bolognese cuisine including Mortadella, Prosciutto, Parmigiano and more ## Not included - Hotel pickup - Hotel drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Mercato delle Erbe** (30m) - One of the most authentic food markets of Bologna. Walk through the stalls and stop by a pasta lab to see the ladies at work 2. **Quadrilatero** (1h) - In the foodie heart of Bologna we'll stop in the most authentic places that tourists usually miss. Sit and relax with mortadella and pignoletto, and for a pasta you won't forget 3. **Piazza Santo Stefano** (20m) - The last stop of the tour for the best gelato of your life. You will remember that pistachio forever, I promise 4. **Piazza Maggiore** (15m) - Make your own way to the meeting point, which is centrally located in Bologna. Meet your guide and a small group of fellow foodies and set off on foot around the Italian food capital. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 10:00 - 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 At the tobacconist in the corner with Via De Pignattari, just at the right of San Petronio Basilica Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJES-ygZXUf0cRL1pWGQtqm7M ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Available for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking. - Not recommended for vegans - A moderate amount of walking is involved (3km) - Comfortable walking shoes are recommended - Tour starts with at least 2 people - Not eating children under 4 years old don't require a ticket ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 21** | €115 | 4h | 4.85 (458) | shared, max 10 | | [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 | | [Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-market-tour-with-local-dishes-pasta-wines-more/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 4.95 (1734) | 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 | Ranked #16 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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