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Overview
Experience the food culture of Emilia-Romagna—a region beloved for its cuisine—on this food-focused tour of Bologna. Explore with a private guide to sample several traditional ingredients from the region, including Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar. Your eno-gastronomic guide provides information on the food as well as any historical landmarks you pass.
Operated by
Riccardo Bacchi
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The only way to see the real magical history and depth of Bologna
823karie, May 2025
If you want to see just how rich in history, art, architecture, and culture Bologna is going off the beaten path, seeing places you can’t find on a map or typical guide you have to go with Ricardo. He is THE history professor of Bologna. Magical experience. Fantastic food and fun. Thank you Ricardo none of us will forget the amazing time we had because of your passion to share your endless knowledge and love for the City of Bologna.
Discovering Bologna
saragA3052DZ, May 2025
Ricardo was a great guide, super knowledgeable, took us many places out of the beaten path, I fell in love with Bologna and of course the food was great.
Unmissable crash course in everything Bologna
Ninart_W, Nov 2024
Wow, where to begin? This is our first time in Bologna but Riccardo gave us such a fantastic tour and introduction of what the city has to offer that we only regret not having more time to explore its splendours. Brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm for the history of the region, art, music and food, this is such a unique tour that I would highly recommend to anyone whether it is their first time to the city or a repeat visitor wanting to delve deeper below the surface. Riccardo shared with us hidden gems and treasures that only locals know to enjoy. We can’t wait to be back for more.
This is not a food tour
Margaret_J, Jun 2024
Great at history but not a food tour. Didn't learn anything about mortadella or the history or differences of Parmesan Reggiano or Romano. Why did they choose to focus differently? Lots of art but no food. We tasted 3 chocolates at one shop and one rice cake and some Parmesan with a touch of 15yo balsamic vinegar. There was no history for the food. The guide took us to a restaurant that was closed for lunch and then had to take us to another one which was another 15 minute walk. He tried to ask us if we were ok with the tour but at this time it was just a little too late. To be fair it was a great tour about the art or the history of Bologna it was just not a a real food tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear travellers , I understand your point, but exactly as you wrote this Is a tour that provides a fully comprehending view of the city, with food history and art , at the same time. Almost all we visited (frescoes and art ) were strictly related to food history and Daily Life in the past (from the Roman mosaics related to the public acqueduct to food innovations and spices in middle ages and baroque). The chocolate tastings at Magnani 's, the Rice Cake at Atti 's, The Parmigiano and Balsamico at Gilberto 's and A REAL LUNCH WITH FRESH HOME MADE PASTA IN A TRATTORIA is probably the best quality the city has to offer. I am pretty sure this kind of historical food tour Is pretty different from the standard ones (including the High quality of tastings and the historical part of it.)
Itinerary
Quadrilatero
Experiencing the early morning life in the old food market (QUADRILATERO)
Visiting the shop and groucery ACETAIA GIUSTI (tasting of ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA).
Discover stories and art masterpieces of middle age and renaissance depicting the world of local tastes hundreds of years ago
Visiting the special shops and inns of this ancient neighborood.
Tasting different kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano, and plenty of other home made salumi, cheeses and other foodies.
1 hourAcetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna
Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
20 minutesAdmission IncludedPiazza Santo Stefano
old Medieval Abbey, its cloisters, roman and byzantin ruins, middle age mosaics and sculptures, its rich museum and the basin of the Longobards,
the old medieval square,
the coil staires by Vignola
a unique example of 12 th century house
view of Bologna and the towers from a terrace
1 hourAdmission IncludedChiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore
gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century
30 minutesAdmission IncludedSalumeria Simoni
100 local tastes and flavours:
Inside a historical delicassy shop (salumeria / drogheria) we will discover 100 different tastings of delicious Mortadella, Salame, Coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano, Rice Cake (Torta di Riso Bolognese)
30 minutesAdmission IncludedBasilica Di San Petronio
visit the famous medieval gothic Chapel Bolognini,
much information about the SILK WAY, and Bologna 14th century daily life, the old inns and food.
Outside the church some witnesses of the roman celtic city, explaining the story of MORTADELLA....
40 minutesAdmission IncludedOsteria Del Sole
Tasting a local glass of wine (Cabernet Sauvignon - Rosso Bologna, Bianco Bologna, Pignoletto, Sangiovese)
in a 15th century original Inn (Osteria del Sole)
Smell the porfumes of the old market
30 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Tastings of local delicacies
- Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Italian
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.