Turisti che degustano vino e formaggi in un ristorante tradizionale di Bologna
Food Tour

Discover Bologna like a local

A tour through the authentic flavors of the city. Wine, artisan cheeses, traditional pasta, and gelato in places only locals know.

What you'll discover

The authentic stops of the Bologna tour

Every stop is designed to let you taste Bologna the way locals do. Wine, cheeses, and traditional dishes in places only those who truly know the city can appreciate.

Amici seduti a un tavolo di legno gustano vino, spritz e taglieri in un'enoteca rustica.

Aperitivo and cheese tasting

Tastings of local artisan cheeses and regional wines in an authentic Bolognese wine cellar.

Amici seduti a tavola mangiano pasta in una trattoria con tovaglia a scacchi rossi.

Fresh pasta and tradition

Tortellini, lasagne, and tagliatelle made with handed-down recipes. A meal at the restaurant where locals actually eat.

Assortimento di vari gusti di gelato artigianale in vaschette di metallo con spatole bianche.

Artisan gelato

Handcrafted gelato at a historic gelateria - the perfect sweet ending to the tour.

Freshly poured espresso flowing into white cup with steam rising, warm soft-focus café background.

Coffee at a historic cafe

An espresso or warm drink at one of Bologna's oldest cafes, surrounded by the city's history.

Cinque amici chiacchierano in Piazza Maggiore a Bologna davanti alla Basilica di San Petronio.

Two and a half hours of discovery

A perfect pace to savour everything without rushing.

Amici sorridenti che passeggiano in un vicolo storico italiano tra negozi e architettura antica.

Authentic local guide

Someone who truly lives in Bologna. Discover the spots where locals go, not tourists.

What our guests say

Authentic experiences from those who lived them

Families and mature travellers discover the true taste of Bologna through our food tours starting from Piazza Maggiore.

An unforgettable experience. The guide took us to authentic places we would never have found on our own. The wine, cheeses, and pasta were extraordinary.

Margaret Thompson

Margaret Thompson

Perfect for us. Three hours that transformed the way we understand Bologna and its cuisine. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen and authentic.

James e Patricia Chen

James & Patricia Chen

This is not a regular tourist tour. We ate with locals, heard real stories, and tasted genuine products. Exactly what we were looking for.

Robert Müller

Robert Müller

We discovered where the locals of Bologna actually eat. The guide knows every detail, every story. An experience we will never forget.

Susan e David Williams

Susan & David Williams

Our tour

An authentic experience like a true Bolognese

In 2.5 hours you'll discover the real flavours of Bologna. Starting from Piazza Maggiore, we visit three curated stops: a tasting of wines and artisan cheeses, a local trattoria with tortellini, lasagne, and tagliatelle, and finally gelato and coffee at a historic cafe. This isn't a tourist tour. It's a window into how the people of Bologna truly eat and live.

Experience Bologna like a true local

Discover the authentic flavours of Bologna with our food tour. Wine tastings, artisan cheeses, and traditional dishes in 2.5 hours.

Authentic moments

Discover Bologna like a local

Every photo tells a real story from our tour - from tastings in spots only locals know, to traditional dishes that make this city truly special.

Cinque amici chiacchierano in Piazza Maggiore a Bologna davanti alla Basilica di San Petronio.
Quadratini di pasta fresca all'uovo pronti per essere farciti e chiusi come tortellini artigianali.
Tortellini fatti a mano spolverati di farina su un piatto decorato blu e bianco.
Mani che modellano tortellini artigianali partendo da piccoli quadratini di pasta fresca all'uovo.
Cinque amici mangiano coni gelato passeggiando in una stretta via soleggiata in Italia.
Mano che tiene un cono gelato con tre gusti e bordo al cioccolato e pistacchio.