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Discover the true flavors of Emilia Romagna on this small group artisan food tour from Bologna. Visit three family run producers creating the region’s most iconic specialties: Parmigiano Reggiano, local wines, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Led by a passionate local host, you’ll step behind the scenes to witness the craft of authentic food making , from the early morning curdling of Parmesan to the slow aging of balsamic barrels. At a local winery, taste different varieties and learn how Emilia’s unique terroir shapes the character of each wine, from crisp whites to smooth reds deeply connected to the region’s cuisine. Along the way, enjoy a typical Italian breakfast and generous tastings at every stop. With fewer guests, the experience feels personal and immersive, giving you time to ask questions, take photos, and connect directly with the artisans who keep these traditions alive. All tastings, breakfast, and wine are included; just bring your curiosity and appetite!
Price: $290.12
Duration: 8 hours
Please book directly via felsinaculinaria . com for a discount. Upon arrival at Villa degli Olmi nestled atop rolling hills, your private experience unfolds as follows: - We begin by organising all the necessary ingredients for your selected dish(es). - Next, we skillfully fry, boil, and bake every component to perfection. - Once everything is prepared, we arrange the dishes and capture memorable photographs. - Finally, you savour the delightful results of your cooking while gazing over the picturesque Po Valley. Embark on this journey with us and immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Bologna.
Price: $324.93
Duration: 3 hours
Join your local host Chiara at her professional, stainless steel kitchen to learn to cook a creative inspired local and regional Italian meal from Monte San Pietro recipes passed down from her grandmother. Inspired by innovation in the cooking world, she is keen on assembling dishes with regional ingredients but changing their form to make them more exciting. Your hands-on cooking will last about two hours. You will learn to cook three dishes from scratch; a pasta such as tagliatelle with prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest, a seasonal vegetable side such as cavolo nero from the garden with garlic and olive oil or a fennel and root vegetable gratinato, and a bread made from ancient wheat or dessert. Enjoy learning about creative ways to recreate regional Bolognese cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with your wonderful host. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get a glimpse into an authentic Italian kitchen!
Price: $194.00
Duration: 4 hours
This is the ideal tour of Bologna if you want to get to know the best of the city on a half-day walk in the historic center. You will discover the history and culture behind each building and you will also receive further information to make unique and unforgettable your stay. We will end up in the medieval market area where you can receive some suggestions for your lunch and dinner based on typical local products. The tour is carried out by a local expert and certified local guide. I'm a freelance tour guide and often collaborate with many different organizations during the season, so my calendar may not be fully updated. For every eventuality I recommend sending me a direct message so I can respond promptly and best organize your tour.
Price: $185.67
Duration: 2 hours
See how they make the cheese, from the milk to the big wheels. Taste freshly made ricotta and 3 different ages of parmigiano. Sometimes we go to Parma, sometimes we go to Modena to taste the best prosciutto. Taste a hearty, traditional lunch, with homemade specialties, typical products and cakes. Understand the astonishing difference between the traditional balsamic and the industrial one. Learn more about Emilia Romagna traditions. I can't run the tour for only one person
Price: $336.54
Duration: 7 hours
Think you know gelato? Think again. This Gelato Crawl is more than tasting—it’s about discovering what makes real Italian gelato special. You’ll learn how to spot authentic, clean-label gelato made only with natural ingredients—no artificial flavors, no shortcuts. Along the way, you’ll uncover its cultural importance in Bologna and see how simple, honest ingredients define Italian cuisine. You won’t just taste the difference—you’ll understand it. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers, this small-group tour supports local gelaterias and raises awareness about mindful tourism in historic cities. Vegan and lactose-free options available.
Price: $87.03
Duration: 2 hours
Do you want to keep an indelible memory of your trip to Bologna? I will accompany you to the most characteristic places of the city, taking artistic shots. Whether your trip is for a holiday or a special occasion, we will take unforgettable photos together.
Price: $150.86
Duration: 1 hours
Learn how to make pasta, adding a touch of natural colors and creative patterns. Prepare your dough with organic ingredients and learn to make your own pasta at home. This is the only workshop of creative, vegeterian and organic pasta in the capital of Pasta. Gluten free and lactose free options available upon request.
Price: $116.05
Duration: 2 hours
Explore the heart of Bologna on a 2-hour walking tour in a small group, ideal for an authentic and immersive experience. With a certified Tour Guide, you will discover the city's iconic landmarks: the iconic Two Towers, the striking Piazza Santo Stefano, the elegant Piazza Minghetti and the lively Quadrilatero Point of Sale. You will admire the exterior of the Archiginnasio, an ancient palace of the University of Bologna, entering its charming courtyard. The tour continues in Piazza Maggiore and Piazza Nettuno, where you can admire the Basilica of San Petronio (with admission only for the morning tour), the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Re Enzo, the Salaborsa Library and Palazzo d'Accursio. Thanks to the limited number of participants, you can easily interact with the Guide, ask questions and enrich your interests. A unique opportunity to discover the history, art and culture of Bologna in depth and relaxed.
Price: $27.85
Duration: 2 hours
Private Transfer Service From Bologna Airport to Bologna Hotel Transfer Service from Bologna Hotel to Bologna Airport
Price: $67.31
Duration: 0-0 hours
Discover the true taste of Bologna with an immersive, hands-on Lasagna alla Bolognese masterclass. Guided by a skilled local home cook, you’ll learn to make fresh pasta, rich ragù, and velvety béchamel from scratch. As you assemble your lasagna, appreciate the perfect balance of flavors that make this dish iconic. While your lasagna bakes, enjoy an aperitivo, learn about Bologna’s culinary traditions, and experience genuine Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade lasagna paired with sparkling wine for a complete, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us to cook, taste, and enjoy Bologna like a true local!
Price: $98.64
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the food excellences of Modena: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar. Visit with a guide an authentic farm, the production phases, from the milk to a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. The aging storage is an amazing place where thousands of wheels sleeps! Finish the experience with a delicious full tasting The guided visit at a Balsamic Producer on the hills will tell you all the secrets about this excellence, the"Black Gold". The tasting of 5 ages with a tea-spoon will give you emotions and feelings that only here you can feel! (if not available, we will do the tour in an othe racetaia) Prosciutto and cured-meats as salami, pancetta, coppa, mortadella are typical of this Region: this producer is one of the best and his products are so good. The guided tour will surprise you but the delicious lunch will transport you in an other World! A glass of Lambrusco is always included MIN. PEOPLE REQUESTED FOR THE TOUR: 2 From 2 to 3/4 pp car From 4 to 7 pp minivan
Price: $499.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
If you’re feeling the need for speed in Bologna, look no further than this Ferrari test drive. Sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari F458 Challenge, you’ll open up the power from the supercar’s V-8 engine to zip around the track for five laps. The car is an enhanced racecar version and is not street-legal, it can be driven only on a racing circuit. Fast, loud and thrilling, it’s an ultimate driving experience, helped by the tips of a Ferrari driving instructor. Upgrade to include round-trip transport between Bologna and the racetrack.
Price: $2,146.86
Duration: 2 hours
Explore Bologna on two wheels on a two-hour bike tour focused on the history of the city. A local guide will take you on a tour of monuments and medieval squares. You will admire the oldest university in the world, the majestic Piazza Maggiore, to get to the Two Towers, one of the greatest attractions of the Emilian capital. We will lead you to the discovery of the ancient medieval port and its history through the many canals that developed around the city. You will discover the history of the Jewish community by crossing the medieval Ghetto of Bologna to then reach and admire the symbol of the city: the Two Towers. Cycling among the beautiful arcades you will reach Piazza Maggiore, home to the most important buildings of the city: the Basilica of San Petronio, the elegant Fountain of Neptune and the imposing Palazzo Re Enzo. The bike tour will end in Via Piella looking through the famous small window, you can still see the waters and canals.
Price: $110.24
Duration: 2 hours
This tour is tailor made by a photographer for photographers, considering their special need in terms of light conditions and crowd factor. The tour leader is an expert photographer and photography teacher and will assist you by any means in photography matter. Don't worry if don't know how to take a specific photo or do you need help with your settings, you won't be alone! This is not a photo book/portrait sessions. If you want to have nice pictures of you in Bologna this is not the tour for you.
Price: $464.19
Duration: 6 hours
Of all the cities in Emilia Romagna, Bologna is perhaps the most open and convivial. It’s hard not to fall in love with its porticoes, its main square and alleys dense with trattorias and restaurants. Strolling through the center with your guide, you’ll discover why Bologna has deserved recognition as a "fat" city as well as a "learned" one since the Middle Ages. You’ll see some of Bologna's most important historical buildings. You’ll discover the history and legends of the Bolognese tortellino, the versions of the broth, the variants of the filling. There will be plenty of curiosities and anecdotes about local street food, tigelle, fried crescentine, mortadella, cured meats and traditional desserts. After a delicious tasting of the finest chocolate produced by the oldest Italian chocolate house and artisanal gelato, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what has made Bologna a gastronomic capital, a motherly and welcoming city, a crossroads of excellently elaborated experiences.
Price: $243.70
Duration: 3 hours
In my kitchen everything will be special. Guests from different countries will meet and each of them will personally prepare the different recipes proposed. During lunch and dinner everything will turn into a party
Price: $116.05
Duration: 3 hours
Not many know that Bologna dates all the way back to 1000 BC! With a history of almost 3000 years, it has played an important role in the world’s events, and one can only imagine how much there is to tell! On our enchanting private walking tour through the city of Bologna we will visit numerous of interesting and off-the-beaten-path places as well as the major piazzas and monuments of this fascinating town. Bologna is a bustling city displaying beautiful sites and is home to the first university in the world! In fact,still to this day it is a popular city among Italian and international students. Discover this fascinating Medieval town on a Private and Exclusive Walking Tour.
Price: $185.67
Duration: 2 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Italian, English, German, French
- Climate: Humid subtropical
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Population: Approximately 390,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Bologna is spring and early autumn when the weather is mild.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, UK, and US do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Many other nationalities enjoy visa-free access or can obtain an e-visa or visa on arrival depending on their country of origin. It is advisable to check specific requirements before travel, but generally, tourists need a valid passport, proof of accommodation, and return tickets.
About Bologna
Bologna is a captivating Italian city that blends historical charm with lively modern culture. Known as "La Dotta, La Grassa, e La Rossa" (The Learned, The Fat, and The Red), it boasts one of the oldest universities in Europe, a rich culinary tradition, and distinctive terracotta-colored buildings. Visitors are drawn to its extensive porticoes, medieval towers, and vibrant piazzas that create a unique urban atmosphere. Bologna offers an authentic Italian experience away from the more tourist-heavy cities, with a strong emphasis on food, art, and history. Its strategic location in northern Italy makes it a perfect base for exploring the Emilia-Romagna region and beyond. The city’s welcoming ambiance, combined with its cultural heritage and gastronomic delights, makes it a compelling destination for travelers seeking both tradition and contemporary Italian life.
Bologna Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Emilia-Romagna
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Bologna is spring and early autumn when the weather is mild. Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for variable temperatures. Respect local customs such as greeting with a polite "buongiorno" and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Bologna is safe, but keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or markets.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $220
Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Bologna is famous for its rich culinary heritage, often considered the food capital of Italy. Signature dishes include tagliatelle al ragù (known internationally as Bolognese sauce), tortellini, mortadella, and lasagna. Dining customs emphasize fresh, local ingredients and slow-cooked meals. Must-try foods include handmade pasta and cured meats. Noteworthy restaurants include Trattoria Anna Maria and Osteria dell’Orsa, both celebrated for authentic regional cuisine.
Getting Around
Bologna is accessible via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport with connections to major European cities. The city has a central train station with high-speed rail links to Rome, Milan, and Venice. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, while the compact city center is ideal for walking or cycling. Tickets for public transport are affordable and can be purchased at kiosks or via apps.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Bologna is spring and early autumn when the weather is mild. Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for variable temperatures. Respect local customs such as greeting with a polite "buongiorno" and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Bologna is safe, but keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or markets.
Culture & Customs
Bologna’s culture values education, food, and community. Social customs include friendly greetings and a relaxed pace of life. The city hosts important festivals such as the Bologna Festival for classical music and the FICO Eataly World food park events. Etiquette includes punctuality for appointments and modest dress in religious sites. Sharing meals and engaging in lively conversation are central to local tradition.
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