Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10)

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Local lunch at the Osteria — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Happy guests at Osteria — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Start with a coffee and a croissant made one of the city's finest baristas.

Then walk through Mercato delle Erbe and the Quadrilatero with your guide, shopping for your own lunch at historic family shops: mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano and local cheeses.

At a fresh pasta lab, watch the sfogline roll out golden sfoglia by hand, then taste a portion of handmade pasta like lasagne or tagliatelle.

Carry your shopping to a historic osteria where locals have brought their own food for centuries, and enjoy it with local wine and aged balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP.

We finish with artisanal gelato.

With a maximum of 10 guests, there's time for every question, and your guide will share where to eat for the rest of your stay.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Taste Bologna

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Artisanal gelato
Included: Breakfast: Gourmet coffee or cappuccino with a croissant at a local café
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine from the hills of Bologna, like Pignoletto or Sangiovese
Included: Local English-speaking guide
Included: Meals: Tagliere hand-picked at a historic salumeria: mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano and local cheeses, with 12-year Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP
Included: Walk through Mercato delle Erbe and watch the sfogline at a fresh pasta lab
Included: Lunch: A portion of traditional handmade pasta (like lasagne or tortellini, depending on the season)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup
Not included: Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

Piazza Maggiore

10 min

Meet your guide and a small group of fellow foodies and set off on foot around the Italian food capital.
Basilica San Francesco

30 min

Start the day like a local: gourmet coffee or cappuccino and a croissant made by one of the city's finest baristas.
Mercato delle Erbe

30 min

Walk through Bologna's neighborhood market and stop at a fresh pasta lab to watch the sfogline roll out sfoglia by hand.
Quadrilatero

15 min

Shop for your lunch with your guide at historic family shops: mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and much more hidden foods.
Osteria Del Sole

45 min Admission included

Carry your shopping to a historic osteria where locals have brought their own food for centuries, and enjoy it with local wine.
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

30 min

Sit down to a portion of handmade pasta, like lasagne or tortellini depending on the season, with a glass of local wine.
Piazza Santo Stefano

15 min

Finish with artisanal gelato at our favorite cremeria.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the tobacconist in the corner with Via De Pignattari, just at the right of San Petronio Basilica

End point

End points can change

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Available for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Not recommended for vegans
A moderate amount of walking is involved (3km)
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tour starts with at least 2 people
Not eating children under 4 years old don't require a ticket