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Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

4.6 Great 350 reviews
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2h–3h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
350 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Vegetarian swaps by request in our Private Tours comparison.

Trade-off: From price: Six Tastings; minimum two; no hotel pickup.

Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

You pick either six or ten tastings, among them tortellini fritti and Formaggio Bianco, and the guide is yours alone for the walk. Monuments are seen from the outside only, there is no hotel pickup, and vegetarian swaps need a message to the host first. 4.58 from 350 reviews at €113 per person.

From the guide

Eat your way through Bologna's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 6 or 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tortellini fritti and Formaggio Bianco Bologna. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also discover the city, making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

PRIVATE TOUR: 6 Tastings

from €113 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Italian, English

Duration: 2 hours

What this option includes

6 local food & drink tastings: Piadina romagnola, local cheese and more

Private Food Tour - 6tastings: Enjoy the award-winning private food tour of Bologna with a private host, not in a group. Tailor-made and customizable

PRIVATE TOUR: 10 Tastings

from €179 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Italian, English

Duration: 3 hours

What this option includes

10 food & drink tastings: Delicious Italian rice cake - Torta di riso, tortellini fritti, local white cheese - formaggio bianco and more

Private Food Tour - 10tastings: Enjoy the award-winning private food tour of Bologna with a private host, not in a group. Tailor-made and customizable

Starting point:

Via Belvedere, 6, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 17 start times between 11:00 and 19:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 17 start times between 11:00 and 19:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.

What's Included

PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
Private Personalized Tour
Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products - depends on the option you book
Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside

Itinerary

Piazza Maggiore Stop 1
This tour includes 6 or 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
1h
Quadrilatero Stop 2
A food tour in Bologna would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, tortellini fritti and formaggio bianco, and taste them in their true local flavor!
1h
This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience Stop 3
In between food stops, discover the city for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Bologna. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

In front of 'Pollo e Patate Pollomino' - IMPORTANT - this meeting point is for the 6 tastings tour option

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #21 of 21€1132h–3h4.58 (350)private
Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience€1104h 30m4.97 (922)shared
Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More€602h4.95 (1734)shared
Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine€1883h 30m4.97 (115)private

Ranked #21 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €275, median €84; typical length 3h. 7 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Food Tours

From € 113 / person