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Bologna Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

4.8 Excellent 764 reviews
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3h 30m
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

A meal or a snack? in our Food Tours comparison. Book Deal for a full meal across at least four stops: pasta, cured meats and a drink at €67 per person; minimum two guests, rated 4.85 from 764 reviews.

Trade-off: Minimum two guests; no severe allergy provision.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

Built as a moving full meal rather than a snack crawl: at least four stops of traditional pasta and cured meats with regional wine, and one alcoholic drink is in the price. The guide may switch between English and Italian, and severe food allergies cannot be accommodated. 4.85 from 764 reviews at €67 per person for 3h 30m.

From the guide

Discover Bologna through its flavors on our Food Tour, a journey through the historic streets of one of Italy’s most vibrant culinary cities. Taste the dishes locals love, from rich traditional pastas and savory cured meats to the finest regional wines. Every stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Bolognese culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience.

Your tour leader is a passionate local foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite.

Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of life in Bologna. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance.

Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Deal

from €67 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Surprise

Bologna Food Tour Lunch

from €89 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Bologna Food Tour Dinner

from €89 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Bologna Tour Dinner+Drink Card

from €106 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Special Drink Card: (18+ Only) You will enjoy a total of least 3 alcoholic drinks along your tour. Wine, Beer or Spirits will be offered.

BolognaTour Lunch + Drink Card

from €106 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Special Drink Card: (18+ Only) You will enjoy a total of least 3 alcoholic drinks along your tour. Wine, Beer or Spirits will be offered.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 12:00, 18:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 12:00, 18:30. 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

Water
Alcoholic beverages: At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
English-speaking Local Food Expert
Meals: This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Via Ugo Bassi Stop 1
We always choose the best dishes, aiming to introduce you to our traditions, suggest the best restaurants and make you live the best culinary experience ever. With Do Eat Better you can make your visit to Bologna an unforgettable experience of eating Italy's best preparations. Here, you'll meet your local expert, who will guide you through this experience.
30 min
Fontana del Nettuno Stop 2
The tour begins with a tasting of fresh handmade pasta, such as tagliatelle al ragù alla Bolognese, finished with locally produced Parmesan cheese. This iconic dish is one of Bologna’s most beloved culinary symbols. Lighter and more versatile than lasagna, it offers a perfect introduction to the city’s cuisine while leaving room for the tastings to come. Alternatively, you may be served traditional tortellini in broth, prepared according to time-honored local tradition and just as emblematic of Bologna’s gastronomic heritage.
30 min
Via dell'Indipendenza Stop 3
To then try out either locally made and fresh tigelle - hands down the most requested and loved food in Emilia-Romagna region and in Bologna it is topped with delicious local ingredients. Or try out the true Bolognese Mortadella in a cone or on a platter! The quintessential Bologna salami.
30 min
Palazzo Sanuti - Bevilacqua degli Ariosti Stop 4
As a second dish, you'll experience Cotoletta alla Bolognese. A veal meat served with a rich sauce made with cream and parmesan cheese and topped with smoked ham. The traditional recipe requires that the meat is fried, then served in meat broth. Finally, it is briefly baked in the oven and served covered in melted cheese and ham.
30 min
For dessert we'll try the best artisanal Italian ice cream in Bologna with de... Stop 5
For dessert we'll try the best artisanal Italian ice cream in Bologna with delicious flavours or alternatively Torta degli Addobbi: a rice cake with very ancient origins; it was prepared in Bologna, already around 1400, on the occasion of Corpus Domini, the end of May; a time when balconies and windows were festively decorated with coloured drapes and this cake cut into diamond shapes was offered to relatives and friends!
30 min
Piazza Cavour Stop 6
No Italian meal would be truly satisfying without a proper finale. To end our tour on a high note, we’ll enjoy a perfectly brewed espresso in a local coffee shop, savoring its rich aroma and robust flavor, the quintessential way to close any Italian culinary experience.
30 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Bologna Food Tour in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, in front of Feltrinelli bookstore.

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
  • For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.

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 · #17 of 21€673h 30m4.85 (764)shared
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 #17 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

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