Bologna Traditions Food Tour

Bologna Traditional Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Cuisine
Start time 11:00
Price €90
Duration 3h 30m
Capacity 6 - 12
Meeting point Fontana del Nettuno (Maps)
Gluten Free Gluten Free
Vegetarian Vegetarians
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Lactose Free Lactose Free
Premamam Pregnant women
Children Kid-friendly

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  • Multilingual local guide for the entire duration of the experience
  • Traditional Italian breakfast (coffee or cappuccino with a baked pastry)
  • Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano at different stages of aging
  • Sampling in a historic confectionery shop in the city center
  • Tasting of fresh handmade pasta
  • A glass of local wine paired with Mortadella
  • Final artisanal gelato
  • Guided walk through the historic center, including markets and traditional shops

Itinerary

Introduction to Bologna, its history, and its gastronomic identity. A first overview to help you navigate between tradition and everyday life.

A short walk to a historic café in the city center to begin with the ritual of an Italian breakfast, featuring coffee and freshly baked pastries.

Visit to a historic shop in the city center, rooted in a long confectionery tradition, where you will discover techniques and products that reflect a time-honored artisanal heritage.

A stop dedicated to a guided tasting of different aging stages of Parmigiano Reggiano, to understand its evolution, aromas, and defining characteristics. You will learn how it is produced, how to taste it properly, and the difference between PDO and PGI products.

A walk through the Quadrilatero, the city’s medieval commercial heart, including a visit to a fresh pasta shop to explore this long-standing artisanal tradition, followed by a tasting of handmade pasta.

A stop at one of the oldest osterias in Bologna for a glass of local wine, paired with the city’s most iconic cured meat: Mortadella.

The experience concludes with a tasting of artisanal gelato at a carefully selected gelateria, a sweet way to end the journey.

A Journey into the Heart of Bologna: Flavors and Traditions

A stroll through the ancient heart of Bologna, weaving through porticos, squares, monuments, and hidden corners where the city’s best-kept secrets are waiting to be revealed. Above all, prepare for a deep dive into the soul of authentic Bolognese cuisine. 

Led by a local guide, you will wander through the historic center to visit vibrant markets and legendary shops, connecting directly with the people, stories, and craftsmanship that define our territory.

During the tour, you will experience a guided vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano at various maturation stages, discovering its aromatic evolution and the unique characteristics that makes this “King of Cheeses” a global icon. 

The journey continues with a visit to a historic shop dedicated to one of Italy’s most ancient confectionery traditions. where you will discover techniques and craftsmanship meticulously passed down through generations.

In the heart of the Quadrilatero, the city’s ancient medieval market, we will stop for a convivial moment: a glass of local wine paired with Mortadella, the ultimate symbol of Bolognese gastronomy.

To complete the experience, a dedicated stop for artisanal gelato provides a sweet finale with one of the most beloved products of the Italian tradition.

A thrilling tour filled with stories, tales, and tastings–the perfect way to discover the real Bologna and its flavors.

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