Bologna Food and Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines and More
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150.98Overview
This Bologna Food and Market Tour lasts about three and a half hours and takes place on foot through the city’s main gastronomic sites. The tour begins at Palazzo della Mercanzia, a 14th-century building that was once the center of Bologna's commerce. The guide introduces the group here and points out the wooden statue of San Petronio on the facade. After this introduction, the group visits the Quadrilatero district, a historic area with narrow medieval streets and a lively market. Visitors walk through the market stalls that offer fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, and other specialties. During this visit, there is a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged from 8 to 25 years, demonstrating a regional tradition. The tour includes tastings of local cold cuts such as Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano served in one of the oldest Osterias in the city. These are accompanied by a glass of local wine. Next, guests enjoy fresh handmade pasta prepared at a local trattoria, paired with another glass of local wine and an optional coffee. The food tastings also include local dishes like artisan Mortadella sandwich, classic Tigella, and Lasagna verde. A traditional sweet welcome treat and artisanal gelato are included as well. Drinks served throughout the tour include local red and white wines, a traditional digestif, and espresso. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. Gluten-free and vegan options are not available on this tour. The itinerary and menu may change depending on availability and other conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo della Mercanzia
The tour starts at Palazzo della Mercanzia, a 14th-century palace that served as Bologna's commercial center. The guide provides introductions and points out the wooden statue of San Petronio on the building's facade, the patron saint of Bologna.
60 min
Quadrilatero
The tour continues through the Quadrilatero district, known for its medieval streets and bustling food market. Visitors see stalls offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and local specialties. The area features traditional porticoes and colorful buildings. There is a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged between 8 and 25 years to highlight this local product.
60 min
Basilica Di San Petronio
The Basilica di San Petronio is a large historic church in Bologna’s city center, dedicated to the patron saint. Construction began in 1390 and continued over several centuries with input from various architects.
Meeting point
We’ll meet at Via Zamboni, 8c, 40126 Bologna BO, in front of " Flying Tiger Copenhagen".
End point
Our Bologna food tour will end in Piazza Santo Stefano (St Stephen Square) Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy. If you need any route/directions advice, feel free to ask your guide at the end of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bologna Food and Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines and More
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150.98Overview
This Bologna Food and Market Tour lasts about three and a half hours and takes place on foot through the city’s main gastronomic sites. The tour begins at Palazzo della Mercanzia, a 14th-century building that was once the center of Bologna's commerce. The guide introduces the group here and points out the wooden statue of San Petronio on the facade. After this introduction, the group visits the Quadrilatero district, a historic area with narrow medieval streets and a lively market. Visitors walk through the market stalls that offer fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, and other specialties. During this visit, there is a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged from 8 to 25 years, demonstrating a regional tradition. The tour includes tastings of local cold cuts such as Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano served in one of the oldest Osterias in the city. These are accompanied by a glass of local wine. Next, guests enjoy fresh handmade pasta prepared at a local trattoria, paired with another glass of local wine and an optional coffee. The food tastings also include local dishes like artisan Mortadella sandwich, classic Tigella, and Lasagna verde. A traditional sweet welcome treat and artisanal gelato are included as well. Drinks served throughout the tour include local red and white wines, a traditional digestif, and espresso. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. Gluten-free and vegan options are not available on this tour. The itinerary and menu may change depending on availability and other conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo della Mercanzia
The tour starts at Palazzo della Mercanzia, a 14th-century palace that served as Bologna's commercial center. The guide provides introductions and points out the wooden statue of San Petronio on the building's facade, the patron saint of Bologna.
60 min
Quadrilatero
The tour continues through the Quadrilatero district, known for its medieval streets and bustling food market. Visitors see stalls offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and local specialties. The area features traditional porticoes and colorful buildings. There is a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged between 8 and 25 years to highlight this local product.
60 min
Basilica Di San Petronio
The Basilica di San Petronio is a large historic church in Bologna’s city center, dedicated to the patron saint. Construction began in 1390 and continued over several centuries with input from various architects.
Meeting point
We’ll meet at Via Zamboni, 8c, 40126 Bologna BO, in front of " Flying Tiger Copenhagen".
End point
Our Bologna food tour will end in Piazza Santo Stefano (St Stephen Square) Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy. If you need any route/directions advice, feel free to ask your guide at the end of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.