BOLOGNA · ITALY
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The 8 most popular market tours in Bologna. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Bologna’s best market corners and food counters in one 3.5-hour tour: scratch pasta, balsamic aging, Parmigiano tips, wine, and more.
“Host was warm, welcoming, and knowledgable. We tasted all the major dishes of Bologna and toured the market area. Everyone in our group was quite satisfied.”
Bologna in 3.5 hours: market visit, torta di riso coffee, mortadella panini, fresh pasta, wine, and 9+ tastings in a small group.
“This tour was fantastic, you get to try a good amount of food and drink and good portion sizes!”
Private Bologna food and market tour with 6 tastings and wine in the old town, featuring Parmigiano, pasta, mortadella, balsamic, gelato.
“Caterina was a brilliant guide, highly recommended . Lovely insight into Bologna history and cuisine”
Small-group Bologna food tour with market visit, historic osterias, handmade pasta, wine tastings, and a sweet finish by the Two Towers.
“Great experience tasting foods and some wines from Bologna. Much better understanding of the local foods. Our guide Bernatte was excellent and was very informative.. Would recommend to all who visit Bologna”
Two-hour guided walk through Bologna’s food markets. Pay for what you taste, with veggie and lactose-free options.
Market-hopping in Bologna with a local guide, pick-your-tasting stops, and classic flavors from cheese to gelato.
“4 main stops for food, can buy half portions to manage the volume of food! Stops along the way to highlight attractions.”
Private Bologna market tour and cooking class with Giovanna: shop seasonal produce, cook classic Bolognese pasta, then share snacks, dessert, and wine.
“Giovanna, Laura and Francesca gave us the best experience of kindness, friendship and family! The market tour with Giovanna was lovely as she shared her love of Bologna and her knowledge of local fare. As we arrived at her home we were greeted by her daughters like longtime friends. The cooking class was like a…”
Shop a Bologna market, cook three classic dishes in a local home, and eat your meal with Emilia-Romagna wine in a private English class.
“Excellent food prepared by us with excellent instruction by our chef Mauricio! It’s not only great food. It’s great companionship great conversation. We only wish we had more time to spend.”
