--- title: The downtown wine experience lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 12 of 21 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/the-downtown-wine-experience/ --- # The downtown wine experience **Guidekin's take:** A short walk of the centre built around the hills just outside it, moving from an enoteca to an osteria for four wines of the Colli Bolognesi, each one explained as you drink it. The wine is the whole offer: no snacks, lunch or dinner come with it, and it is not advised in pregnancy. 4.89 from 36 reviews at €69 per person for 2h. ## Overview If you want to take enough time and enjoy a pleasurable wine experience, this is for you. During this 2-hours tour our local wine expert will walk you in the town centre, telling the facts of the Colli Bolognesi area. The experience will move from an enoteca to an osteria, where you'll have the chance to taste 4 wines from the Colli Bolognesi area. All the wines will be explained and all of your curiosity satisfied. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are meeting before the rear entrance… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 15:00, 17:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: BOLOGNA.WINE - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - 4 glasses of wine, representative of the quality production of the Bolognese Hills ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner - Brunch - Snacks ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 15:00, 17:30 - 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 We are meeting before the rear entrance of Vittorio Emanuele bar, right in front of the Neptune fountain Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiVQaWF6emEgZGVsIE5ldHR1bm8sIEJvbG9nbmEgQk8sIEl0YWx5Ii4qLAoUChIJRVgUjJXUf0cRrL3SIg_E9rQSFAoSCQvEUemY1H9HEUGUpFsBfOGi ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 21** | €69 | 2h | 4.89 (36) | 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 #12 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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