Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide
Overview
Be a local for a day with Federico, who was born and raised in Bologna! He will introduce you to his favorite parts of Bologna, guiding you to the best foodie places, shops and markets where only locals go!
Starting from downtown "Piazza Maggiore", you will walk to the oldest meat and fish market in town to taste local cheeses and cured meats. You will then head to the most famous place for a pizza slice and to one of the best bakeries in town, where "rice cake" is a must. Try local wine in Italy's oldest Osteria, established in 1465 and dine on fresh Tagliatelle in another osteria. The tour will end with an ice cream from the great gelateria of Piazza Cavour!
Along the way, allow Federico to share local anecdotes and city secrets that only few locals know....
Please note that food and wine are NOT included you will pay what you order, it's aprox all included for 15 euro each person. You can decide what to have and what not.
What's Included
- Visit Italy's oldest Osteria, established in 1465
- Your host Federico was born and raised in Bologna
- Meals Please note that food and wine are NOT included you will pay what you order, it's aprox all included for 15 euro each person. You can decide what to have and what not.
Meeting Location
Piazza Maggiore
40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Cavour
40124 Bologna BO, Italy
The tour will end with an ice cream from the great gelateria of Piazza Cavour!
What To Expect
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Piazza Maggiore (pass by)
Bologna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Cavour
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Visit Italy's oldest Osteria, established in 1465.
- Your host Federico was born and raised in Bologna.
- Meals. Please note that food and wine are NOT included you will pay what you order, it's aprox all included for 15 euro each person. You can decide what to have and what not.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Visit Italy's oldest Osteria, established in 1465
- Your host Federico was born and raised in Bologna
- MealsPlease note that food and wine are NOT included you will pay what you order, it's aprox all included for 15 euro each person. You can decide what to have and what not.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
