Bologna Private Food and Wine Tour

Discover the authentic flavors of Bologna on a 3-hour private food tour in the heart of the city. You will walk together with a local guide among the scents and colors of the Quadrilatero Market, crossing Piazza Maggiore and the Jewish Ghetto, listening to stories and curiosities about the Bolognese gastronomic tradition. Along the way you will stop at three historic shops to taste typical specialties.
The tour ends in an intimate wine shop, a welcoming place with a warm atmosphere, where the guide will greet you leaving you in the expert hands of a sommelier. Here you will experience a guided tasting of three Italian wines, accompanied by delicious appetizers. To make the experience even more original there is the Sommelier’s Game: an interactive challenge with 10 questions designed to have fun and discover something more about wine. At the end you will receive a digital certificate, a personalized evaluation and advice on the wines that best suit your tastes.

Meeting Point

Str. Maggiore, 5

Str. Maggiore, 5, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy

The last meeting point is in Strada Maggiore 5/a, Bologna. At the Baggage Storage Bologna.

What's included:

• Certified tourist guide
• Wine expert
• Tastings of local products to accompany the wine
• 3 traditional tastings
• Game of the Sommelier with digital certificate
• Tasting of 3 Italian wines

Not included:

• Tips and personal expenses
• Anything not expressly stated in the inclusions

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Il Quadrilatero

Str. Maggiore, 23, 20125 Bologna BO, Italy

Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the Quadrilatero, Bologna's legendary historic district. Here, among the Via Caprarie, Drapperie and Pescherie Vecchie, you will discover a multitude of delicacies: cold cuts, cheeses and fresh pasta. An unmissable experience for lovers of typical Bolognese food.

30 minutes

Via Rizzoli

Via Rizzoli, Bologna, 40125

Leave the Quadrilatero and stroll along the historic Via Rizzoli, admiring the arcades and architecture that will take you to the next stop, offering a glimpse into the liveliness of Bologna's city centre.

10 minutes

Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, 40121

In the center of the city, here is Piazza Maggiore, Bologna's iconic main square. See the imposing Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo d'Accursio and the famous Fountain of Neptune. This is the real city living room, a place rich in history and life.

Pass by without stopping

Mercato delle Erbe

Via Ugo Bassi 25, Bologna, 40121

Explore Bologna's bustling Herb Market, the city's largest indoor market. A riot of colors and scents where you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, local products and delicious gastronomic proposals. It is the perfect place for an authentic immersion in the flavors and everyday life of Bologna.

30 minutes

Bologna

Bologna

End your tour in a cozy wine shop in the center of Bologna. A tasting of selected wines awaits you, accompanied by a rich platter of typical local products. Test yourself with the fun sommelier game: an interactive experience to discover the secrets of food and wine pairing and celebrate the flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

1 hour