A private food walk matched to your tastes, from the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city, through delis and specialist shops to an aperitivo at the Mercato delle Erbe. Six to eight tastings and two drinks are covered; anything beyond that, and any attraction tickets, you pay for. 4.94 from 36 reviews at €186 per person for 3h.
You’ll follow your host as you eat your way around Italy’s food capital – Bologna! Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city. Seasonal produce is king, and you’ll notice, smell and taste the sun-ripened fruit and fresh herbs as you wander from stall to stall. Round off your day at the Mercato delle Erbe - the perfect spot to indulge in an aperitivo as you soak up the warm terracotta atmosphere of this historic city and its friendly people.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00. 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.
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Open in Google MapsAfter booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #11 of 21 | €186 | 3h | 4.94 (36) | private |
| Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience | €110 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (922) | shared |
| Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More | €60 | 2h | 4.95 (1734) | shared |
| Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine | €188 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (115) | private |
Ranked #11 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