Bologna Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

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About this activity

Embark on an enchanting walking tour of Bologna that unveils its hidden gems and captivating legends while indulging in the city’s iconic flavors. Guided by passionate locals, this tour takes you off the beaten path to discover secret corners and stories known only to Bolognesi. Wander through historic streets, uncovering fascinating tales behind lesser-known piazzas, charming palaces, and ancient shops. As you explore, savor the culinary delights that define Bologna’s rich food culture. Relish the irresistible flavors of tigelle paired with traditional spreads and hams from Emilia-Romagna Region, enjoy mortadella served creatively in a cone or sandwich, and delight in a local twist on the classic dessert zuppa inglese—a decadent treat that’s distinctly Bolognese. This tour offers an authentic and unforgettable way to experience Bologna, blending its history, mystery, and gastronomy into a single, delightful journey.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: That's All Local

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking Local Expert
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks: Tigelle / Mortadella / Ice Cream

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

From here we'll start the tour and we'll discover the curiosities of the central streets and those of the two towers, symbol of Bologna!
Stop 2

30 min

We'll then arrive at our first stop where we'll taste one of the staple street foods of Bologna, the tigella! Enjoy it with freshly cut hams and cheeses.
Piazza Maggiore

15 min

We'll also enter one of the main squares and check legends and curiosities one would miss if not taken there by a local!
Stop 4

30 min

Once in the centre we'll taste a Cone/Sandwich of mortadella. This salami is the most typical of the area around Bologna. You simply cannot miss it!
Stop 5

15 min

Why shall we miss the local markets once there? Come with us to the Mercato di Mezzo
Piazza Santo Stefano

15 min

We'll then finish the tour in this iconic and mysterious spot with a twist on the local dessert, the Zuppa Inglese (English Soup). Don't be fooled, it's not a soup, something much better!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting in front of the main entrance to Libreria Feltrinelli, that's where you'll be meeting our local expert. You'll receive her photo/phone number the day prior to the tour.