Bologna Gastronomic Private Tour with Local Guide
Overview
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 + 10 foods and wine tastings!
We'll start with a proper typical savoury and delicious tigella!
Then we will move on directly purchasing and tasting cold cuts, cheeses and breads. Experiencing the Area of Bologna with local wine in a historical location open since 1465.
Then walking through the old town centre, we'll try two iconic homemade pasta in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with another local wine.
We will conclude with the best gelato in town!
What's Included
- Dinner Full Emilian Meal + wines
- 2 taste of homemade pastas (tortellini & tagliatelle con ragu)
- Typical Italian breakfast
- Gelato, the best of Bologna!
- Local cold cuts, cheeses and different breads to understand the difference from rest of Italy
- Tasting of Aceto Balsamico
Meeting Location
Piazza del Nettuno
40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via Santo Stefano
40125 Bologna BO, Italy
Having the best Gelato of Bologna, we'll end our experience in the most iconic square of Bologna
What To Expect
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Fontana del Nettuno
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Maggiore
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Via Drapperie
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Via Guglielmo Oberdan
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Finestrella
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza Santo Stefano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Full Emilian Meal + wines.
- 2 taste of homemade pastas (tortellini & tagliatelle con ragu).
- Typical Italian breakfast.
- Gelato, the best of Bologna!.
- Local cold cuts, cheeses and different breads to understand the difference from rest of Italy.
- Tasting of Aceto Balsamico.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bologna Gastronomic Private Tour with Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bologna Gastronomic Private Tour with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerFull Emilian Meal + wines
- 2 taste of homemade pastas (tortellini & tagliatelle con ragu)
- Typical Italian breakfast
- Gelato, the best of Bologna!
- Local cold cuts, cheeses and different breads to understand the difference from rest of Italy
- Tasting of Aceto Balsamico
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
