Bologna gastronomic experience with local guide and gelato tasting
by Tours and the City
Choose from 1 available option
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.€168Overview
The tour begins at the Fontana del Nettuno in Bologna, where participants meet the local guide holding an orange umbrella for about 15 minutes. The group then walks through the historic center to an artisan shop for a 30-minute stop. Here, they taste Tigella, a traditional flatbread served as a pre-aperitivo, along with a bottle of water. During this time, the guide explains the culinary traditions of Emilia Romagna and Bologna, visits local shops, and discusses Italian food culture. Next, the tour continues to the Quadrilatero district, where participants visit three local shops before sitting down in Bologna’s oldest osteria. For about 45 minutes, they sample regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads paired with traditional local wines. After this, the group walks to a Bolognese restaurant near Canale delle Moline for a one-hour lunch featuring two homemade pasta dishes: Tagliatelle with Ragu and Tortellini, served with local wine. The final stop is a family-run gelateria near Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinelli, where participants spend 30 minutes tasting artisanal gelato made from fresh natural ingredients since 1976. The entire tour lasts about three hours and includes all meals, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and water. Tastings may vary with the season. Participants should inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Fontana del Nettuno
Participants meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain before starting the tour.
15 min
Artisan Shop for Tigella
The group spends about 30 minutes tasting Tigella flatbread and water while receiving an introduction to Emilia Romagna and Bologna’s food traditions. The guide leads a walk through narrow city streets, visits local shops, and explains common Italian cuisine myths.
30 min
Quadrilatero
At this historic market area, guests visit three local shops then enjoy 45 minutes sampling regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads paired with traditional wines inside Bologna’s oldest osteria, known for its historic atmosphere.
45 min
Canale delle Moline
A Bolognese restaurant near this canal hosts a one-hour lunch featuring two traditional homemade pastas—Tagliatelle with Ragu and Tortellini—paired with local wine made from fresh, local ingredients.
60 min
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
The tour ends with a 30-minute stop at a family-run gelateria founded in 1976, serving artisanal gelato made from natural ingredients.
30 min
Meeting point
right in front of the statue there will be one of us waiting for you!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bologna gastronomic experience with local guide and gelato tasting
by Tours and the City
Choose from 1 available option
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.€168Overview
The tour begins at the Fontana del Nettuno in Bologna, where participants meet the local guide holding an orange umbrella for about 15 minutes. The group then walks through the historic center to an artisan shop for a 30-minute stop. Here, they taste Tigella, a traditional flatbread served as a pre-aperitivo, along with a bottle of water. During this time, the guide explains the culinary traditions of Emilia Romagna and Bologna, visits local shops, and discusses Italian food culture. Next, the tour continues to the Quadrilatero district, where participants visit three local shops before sitting down in Bologna’s oldest osteria. For about 45 minutes, they sample regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads paired with traditional local wines. After this, the group walks to a Bolognese restaurant near Canale delle Moline for a one-hour lunch featuring two homemade pasta dishes: Tagliatelle with Ragu and Tortellini, served with local wine. The final stop is a family-run gelateria near Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinelli, where participants spend 30 minutes tasting artisanal gelato made from fresh natural ingredients since 1976. The entire tour lasts about three hours and includes all meals, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and water. Tastings may vary with the season. Participants should inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Fontana del Nettuno
Participants meet the guide holding an orange umbrella at the Neptune Fountain before starting the tour.
15 min
Artisan Shop for Tigella
The group spends about 30 minutes tasting Tigella flatbread and water while receiving an introduction to Emilia Romagna and Bologna’s food traditions. The guide leads a walk through narrow city streets, visits local shops, and explains common Italian cuisine myths.
30 min
Quadrilatero
At this historic market area, guests visit three local shops then enjoy 45 minutes sampling regional cold cuts, cheeses, and breads paired with traditional wines inside Bologna’s oldest osteria, known for its historic atmosphere.
45 min
Canale delle Moline
A Bolognese restaurant near this canal hosts a one-hour lunch featuring two traditional homemade pastas—Tagliatelle with Ragu and Tortellini—paired with local wine made from fresh, local ingredients.
60 min
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
The tour ends with a 30-minute stop at a family-run gelateria founded in 1976, serving artisanal gelato made from natural ingredients.
30 min
Meeting point
right in front of the statue there will be one of us waiting for you!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.