Bologna Street Food Walk: 2-hour Food Tour with all included!

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About this activity

Discover why Bologna is known as La Grassa: “The Fat One” on this authentic 2-hour Street Food Walk through the heart of Italy's legendary food capital.

Follow your guide through medieval streets, historic markets, & famous porticoes, while enjoying authentic IGP Mortadella Bologna with local wine, fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano Reggiano paired with traditional balsamic vinegar, and a classic Bolognese dessert. Between tastings, explore the Quadrilatero, Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and some of Bologna's most atmospheric streets.

More than a food tour, this is your chance to eat your way through Bologna's history, meet trusted local vendors, and discover why food here isn't simply something you eat: it's part of the city's identity.

Duration: 2 hours filled with immersive food experiences
Small group sizes (4-8 people on average) for personal interaction
Includes tastings of Mortadella, Lasagna verde, Parmigiano, and more
Suitable for families

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 50 min – 2 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Napoli Turista

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Adults (15–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: 2 Parmigiano Reggiano types & traditional balsamic vinegar tasting
Included: Lunch: A glass of regional wine, a freshly made pasta, & traditional Bolognese dessert
Included: Breakfast: All food tastings, including IGP Mortadella Bologna, & traditional local specialties

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: Optional, for great service

Itinerary

Piazza Minghetti

5 min

Meet your local host in one of central Bologna's elegant squares and get a quick introduction to La Grassa and its legendary food culture.
Quadrilatero

30 min

Step into Bologna's historic food district, packed with old botteghe, delis and market stalls. Here we begin tasting iconic Bolognese flavors, including Mortadella and regional specialties.
Stop 3

20 min

Wander through the heart of Bologna's centuries-old market area and discover how food has shaped everyday life in the city for generations.
The Two Towers

20 min

Walk beneath Bologna's medieval towers and hear the stories behind the city's most recognizable skyline while making our way to the next tasting: freshly made pasta!
Piazza Maggiore

20 min

Discover two icons of Emilia-Romagna with aged Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar, learning how age and production transform their flavors.
Fontana del Nettuno

10 min

Explore Bologna's monumental heart, surrounded by medieval palaces and the Basilica of San Petronio, with the famous Neptune Fountain just steps away.
Stop 7

20 min

Finish with a traditional Bolognese sweet, including the beloved Torta di Riso when available—the perfect final taste of La Grassa(the fat one, as they call Bologna).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet in front of the Monument to Marco Minghetti, Piazza Minghetti, Bologna.

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