Bologna tours, things to do and tickets

IMPORTANT! NO HOTEL PICK UP
The city center of Bologna will be closed from the 15th July 2024 because of a big project for a new pubblic transportation in Bologna.
Meeting POINT.7 am in Piazza XX Settembre, nearby the trainstation in Bologna.

What's included:

- FACTORY/PRODUCTION SITES TOUR
– Pick up at 7am at in central Bologna (no later pick up available)
– Guided tour with English speaking guide
– Transfer in comfortable minivan or minibus
- Generose tastings of all products, breakfast with wine and coffee and multicourse italian-style lunch included
– Please notify us with your diet requirements (vegetarian, gluten or lactose free menu available) AT LEAST 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE 
or we won't be able to cater for you.

Guests joining from outside Bologna can contact us to arrange for a different meeting point if driving.

On our Secret Food Tour Bologna: we'll provide you with an unforgettable taste experience.

We'll start with a traditional welcoming sweet. Then, we'll visit one of the oldest Salumeria of
the city to learn more about the local meat products and the famous pastas.

You'll enjoy: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna and many
more regional cold cuts in the oldest Osteria in the world with a glass of our local wine.

Next we have planned a taste of fresh, handmade pasta made just for us at a local Trattoria,
always with a glass of local wine (and a coffee, if you like it) Then we will visit the main local
food market, called Quadrilatero, and we'll enjoy a tasting of different types of balsamic
vinegar from Modena (8-12-25 years of aging) to discover how this amazing tradition is still
deeply rooted in this region.

Please note that we are not able to offer any gluten-free or vegan option yet.

Enjoy a classic guided walking tour through the streets of Bologna. Admire the Asinelli Tower and see the impressive Basilica of San Petronio.

Delicious Bologna Food Tours want the tourists live an authentic experience like a local. 6 stops at some selected historical shops and restaurants to taste MORE THAN 20 local specialties of Bologna region.

SMALL GROUPS, LOCAL HOST for a better quality food tour and learn about the culture and traditions of Bologna:
TORTELLINI MUST BE EATEN IN BROTH, NOT WITH CREAM SAUCE
TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, NO SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
NO CAPPUCCINO AFTER LUNCH
OUR PARMIGIANO REGGIANO IS NOT PARMESAN CHEESE
AND MOST IMPORTANT OUR MORTADELLA DOESN'T TASTE LIKE BALONEY ;)

When in Bologna you can't miss the best bowl of tortellini in broth, handmade tagliatelle al ragu, the best selection of regional cured meat with our local wine, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.
But also with us you visit the food market, the main square, the 2 towers and other main spots!

PS. Our local cuisine is mainly pork based, inform us if you are vegetarian, we'll replace cured meat with cheese.

A classic walking tour through the streets of the city centre. With this guided tour you will discover the history of Bologna and its main cultural attractions. The ancient market area, the so-called Quadrilatero, the statue of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio are just some of the stops on this wonderful tour.

If during your trip to Bologna you feel the desire to totally immerse yourself in the local culinary culture, you are in the right place, welcome to Grazia's kitchen! I offer a cooking lesson that includes the preparation of two types of fresh egg pasta, with two different typical seasonings, including Bolognese ragù. It will be an interactive and well-balanced cooking lesson, your hands will be mixed with egg and flour, and you will see me at the stove preparing the sauces and plating. Vegetarian menu available on request. Menus for celiacs and lactose intolerants not available.
The lesson is in English and Italian.
my dog is my family and lives in the house with me. If you are allergic or afraid of dogs, perhaps this pasta making class is not for you.

You'll be able to experience the local way of eating and drinking in Bologna thanks to this experience.

We'll take you through a gastronomic journey which will make you discover what are the hidden places that only the locals knows and that you must try!

The goal is to share with you what exactly our typical day would be, the classic outing we do with our friends and family, surprising your appetite and taste buds with + 15 foods and wine tastings!

We'll start with the most versatile and iconic local dishes served as a pre-aperitivo, la Tigella!

Then we will move on directly purchasing and tasting cold cuts, cheeses and breads, many different types but all belonging to the Area of Bologna, always accompanied by local wine in the oldest Osteria of the City.

Then walking through the old town centre, we'll try two iconic homemade pasta (Tortellini and Tagliatelle) in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with another local wine.

We will conclude with the best gelato in town!

Accompanied by a local guide, delve into the culinary scene of the city by visiting food markets, family shops and osterie.

Taste local specialities like Tortellini, Mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Aceto Balsamico of Modena.

Deepen your knowledge of Bologna culinary and cultural traditions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour limited to 10 people.

The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour in at least 4 stops, around the historical center of Bologna. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities.

Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.

Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Follow one of our friendly hosts around the walled medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy a creamy gelato. Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours!

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Experience Bologna's culture and local cuisine on this guided food tour. Try Italian delicacies, local wine, gelato, and different types of cheese as you explore the old town center.

Book a roundtrip skip-the-line ticket from Bologna to San Luca with the express train, the line that connects the city to the enchanting Basilica. Explore at your own pace and enjoy a food tasting.

It's a lifetime experience to get in touch with local food and local tradition..
you will be able to learn some secrets and go back home and surprise your family and friends with a real dish of home made pasta

Bologna is the italian capital of homemade pasta, I will show you some tricks I've learnt from my grandmother and some unique ways to fill the pasta

We will make fresh pasta from scratch and after best tiramisu of your life!!

I also offer during my experience a unique wine tasting with best grapes of north east of italy from organic producers :)

Take a 3-hour tour of Bologna for a combination of flavorful ingredients, local produce, old-world knowledge and a centuries-old passion for food in the country's culinary capital.

Ever dreamt of spending a full day in the Food Valley of Italy with a top-notch guide and the most famous gourmet products of the world all around you? Well, here you can!

Explore Bologna from a modern open top bus, admiring notable local monuments and the architechtural beauty of the city. Afterwards, enjoy tasting some local food in a historical market.

For an unforgettable experience, enjoy an exclusive tour with us. We will take you on an incredible journey through the "Land of Motors" to visit the production factories and museums of the most famous Italian supercars in the world: the legendary FERRARI, the LAMBORGHINI supercar and the famous PAGANI supercars. The tour lasts 8 hours and includes a visit to the Ferrari Museum, the Lamborghini Factory and Museum, and the Pagani Museum and Factory. In addition, you will delight in a lunch with a typical Italian flavor. If you would like to drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road or track during this tour, or try the simulator, you will need to let us know well in advance so that we can arrange to drive on the day you have booked: test drive and simulator have an additional cost that you can pay on the day of the tour. The tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour, providing information in English.

What makes my business fun is getting hands-on and learning how to work fresh pasta through my grandmother's old teachings. Tiramisu will be the final cuddle that will amaze you with its goodness.

Learn to cook a traditional home-cooked meal in a cooking class in Bologna. Prepare your own lunch or dinner of local specialties with the chef.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!
Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina.
As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.
Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture.
• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand
• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types
• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu
• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests
• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up

Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.