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BOLOGNA · ITALY

Best Tours In Bologna

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The 10 most popular tours in Bologna. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Tours In Bologna

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour - Choosing the Right Start: Neptune’s Fountain, Palazzo d’Accursio, or Piazza Maggiore

1.Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Most Popular★ 4.5

Guided walk through Bologna’s highlights, including San Petronio, Asinelli Tower, Neptune’s Fountain, and Quadrilatero Market for $26.

“Our guide Victoria was very knowledgeable and an excellent story teller. She knew every corner of the city center and told an intriguing story along the way. She also knew the market and good shops and restaurants very much, causing us to want to eat local food. Thank you for the good guiding!”

3,478 reviews2 - 3 hoursFrom $26by BOLOGNA TOUR & BEST ITALY TOUR

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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Palazzo della Mercanzia: starting in the city’s old trading heart

2.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★ 5.0

Bologna’s best market corners and food counters in one 3.5-hour tour: scratch pasta, balsamic aging, Parmigiano tips, wine, and more.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide, Mattia. We covered a lot of ground and Mattia was very interesting and informative. We had a ton of great food and wine. The group was was not too large and everyone seemed to be having a great time.”

1,328 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $118.51by Secret Food Tours

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Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch - Stop 1: Parmigiano Reggiano in Modena Province (Touch, Taste, Compare Ages)

3.Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

★ 5.0

Bologna factory tours for Parmigiano, prosciutto and Modena balsamic, with transfers and a wine-matched family-style lunch.

“This was an amazing tour. Each stop was full of food fun and lots of information. The lunch at the end was terrific. More food and wine than one could eat and drink. The staff put on a super show with lots of participation on our part.”

1,201 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $216.46by Italian Days

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Bologna: Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide

Bologna: Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide - Meeting at Fontana del Nettuno and getting your bearings fast

4.Bologna: Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide

★ 4.8

Bologna on foot in 3 hours: tigella, mortadella and cheeses, wine, balsamic lessons, homemade pasta, and top gelato to the Two Towers.

“The tour was amazing, really good food (and lots of it!!), the guide Valentina was sooo nice and fun!! She gave us lots of interesting tips about de city and historical facts, she was really special and I want to thank her for her kindness and good tips about where to eat in the city…”

882 reviewsFrom $90.40by Tours and the City

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Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective

Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective - Family-run pasta workshop and salumeria: handmade sfogline pasta plus the good stuff

5.Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective

★ 5.0

Bologna food tour with breakfast, homemade pasta, aperitivo in the Quadrilatero, lunch, Modena balsamic tasting, and gelato.

“What a fun day with Mattia, owner, and small group of 7. We really enjoyed this awesome food tour of Bologna and its specialties. Learned some history and interesting facts along the way, tasted at least 20 items, including very tasty and typical lunch dishes (lasagna, tartollini soup). The highlights were tasting meats and cheeses…”

860 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $133.02by Delicious Bologna

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Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting - Meeting at Neptune fountain and getting on smoothly

6.Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

★ 3.7

Hop on an open-top bus in Bologna from Neptune fountain, then taste local food at a historic market with an audio guide.

“We saw a lot more of Bologna than we otherwise would have ,the information on the tour was great! The food after was amazing. Very happy with the tour and Emma did an awesome job!”

550 reviews1 dayFrom $46by BOLOGNA TOUR & BEST ITALY TOUR

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Bologna: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

Bologna: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better - Via Ugo Bassi: where the guide sets the tone

7.Bologna: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

★ 5.0

Bologna small-group food tour with pasta, wine, tigelle, mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso, plus a local guide.

“This was a phenomenal value. Eugenio was so enthusiastic and genuine. The route for the tour takes you past so many must see spots in Bologna. The food and wine were fantastic and he did so well at explaining the history and significance of each item. Highly recommend!”

541 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $81.02by Do Eat Better Experience

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

Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) - Mercato delle Erbe: Walk Through a Real Bologna Market (With Pasta in Sight)

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

★ 5.0

Bologna in a small group with real-market stops: coffee, salumi and cheese, handmade pasta, and gelato plus local wine, in English.

“We had an amazing time on the food tour! We got to explore the delicious cuisine of Bologna and heard some wonderful stories about Italy and its food culture. While we felt the price of the tour was a bit high for what we received, overall, we had a fantastic experience. The tour guide was…”

424 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $139.13by Taste Bologna

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Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local - Where you meet your host near CometVia IV Novembre

9.Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

★ 5.0

Private Bologna highlights with a local: Piazza Maggiore, market snacks, Torre degli Asinelli views, fountain stories, and a tailor-made route.

“We only had one day in our travel itinerary to see Bologna, but SO glad we did. What a beautiful city! We were amazed at the history of Bologna and the knowledge of our guide and the info he shared! We put some steps in but explored so much of the city in a short…”

359 reviews2 to 5 hours (approx.)From $77.64by City Unscripted

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Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Quadrilatero stop: Bologna signatures like tortellini fritti

10.Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★ 4.5

Private Bologna food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, market classics like tortellini fritti, and a guide to yourself.

“What a treat to experience Bologna for the very first time with Marco! He took us to his very favorite gelato shops- of course we had to go by for seconds! We also had an amazing balsamic tasting- who would have thought balsamic can be sweet, savory and thick! Of course we can’t wait to…”

344 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $188.74by Withlocals

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