Bologna Food Walking group tour

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Typical bolognese grocery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bologna Food Walking group tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take small pieces of Paradise home, one bite at a time. Walk with a private guide through the center of Bologna, tasting the culture and tradition of the culinary art of Bologna. Between stories and tastings of Bolognese specialties.

Excite your senses visiting the foodie market Mercato di Mezzo and Herbal Market with a knowledgeable local.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian
Operated by: EXCELLENCE DMC

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks: Bolognese typical street food
Included: Alcoholic beverages: 1 glass of wine

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

The Mercato di Mezzo has been, since the Middle Ages, a place of flavors and meeting, of commerce, of memory and of the gastronomic tradition of the city. Following the unification of Italy, it was transformed into the first covered market in the city and, after the 2014 redevelopment intervention, it is now a space where you can buy or consume excellent food and wine products and dishes on the spot. The Mercato di Mezzo is open seven days a week, from 8.30 to midnight, and often offers tasting appointments and meetings related to the culture of food.
Mercato delle Erbe

one hour

The Herb Market in Bologna, in its current form, was designed in 1910 by Arturo Carpi and Luigi Mellucci, engineer. Inside the building took place the "treccole", typical food stalls, definitively moved from Piazza Maggiore. Nowadays is possible to find everykind of spicies and food delicacies from every corner of Italy.
Piazza Maggiore

one hour

The heart of the city, Piazza Maggiore is the result of centuries-old transformations that gradually enriched it with important buildings: the Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo dei Notai, the Palazzo d'Accursio, the Palazzo del Podestà and the Palazzo dei Banchi.

It dates back to 1200, when the Municipality began to acquire houses and land to build a square which on one hand should have represented the importance of the municipal institution and on the other bring together the various city activities (exchanges, trade and services of various kinds). Our guide will explain the history of the city starting from the main palaces and monuments that look into this square.