--- title: Bologna Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 67 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 764 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: A meal or a snack? rank_in_category: 17 of 21 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-small-group-food-tour-with-full-meal-local-food-expert/ --- # Bologna Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert **Guidekin's take:** 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. **A meal or a snack?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 12:00, 18:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: English-speaking Local Food Expert - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 6 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €67 per person for the Deal option; other options up to €106 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 764 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Do Eat Better Experience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Deal | €67 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Surprise | | Bologna Food Tour Lunch | €89 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | - | | Bologna Food Tour Dinner | €89 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | - | | Bologna Tour Dinner+Drink Card | €106 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €106 / person (for 2+ people) | 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. | ## What's included - Water - At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests) - English-speaking Local Food Expert - 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 ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Via Ugo Bassi** (30m) - 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... 2. **Fontana del Nettuno** (30m) - 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... 3. **Via dell'Indipendenza** (30m) - 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... 4. **Palazzo Sanuti - Bevilacqua degli Ariosti** (30m) - 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... 5. **For dessert we'll try the best artisanal Italian ice cream in Bologna with de...** (30m) - 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... 6. **Piazza Cavour** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:00, 18:30 - 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 Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Bologna Food Tour in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, in front of Feltrinelli bookstore. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJZZai9L7Uf0cRqW9n4a7wXW8 ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 21** | €67 | 3h 30m | 4.85 (764) | shared | | [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 #17 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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