Private Half Day Bologna Food and Art Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled Water
- 6 Food and Wine Tastings / 5 Stops
- Bologna Hills Wine
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types): Tagliatelle and Tortellini
- Rice pudding
- Chopping board of cold cuts: Mortadella, Salame, Prosciutto di Parma, Caciotta, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Artisanal Gelato
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- Tasting of Artisanal Chocolate
- Professional local guide
Meeting Location
Piazza del Nettuno
40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza Maggiore
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita (pass by)
Quadrilatero
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quadrilatero
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archiginnasio Di Bologna (pass by)
Bologna
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bologna
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bologna
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (pass by)
Palazzo della Mercanzia (pass by)
Bologna
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian options available with prior notice, please advise when booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2,5 km)
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes without high heels
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- Bottled Water.
- 6 Food and Wine Tastings / 5 Stops.
- Bologna Hills Wine.
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types): Tagliatelle and Tortellini.
- Rice pudding.
- Chopping board of cold cuts: Mortadella, Salame, Prosciutto di Parma, Caciotta, Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Artisanal Gelato.
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.
- Tasting of Artisanal Chocolate.
- Professional local guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private Half Day Bologna Food and Art Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Private Half Day Bologna Food and Art Walking Tour 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
- Bottled Water
- 6 Food and Wine Tastings / 5 Stops
- Bologna Hills Wine
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types): Tagliatelle and Tortellini
- Rice pudding
- Chopping board of cold cuts: Mortadella, Salame, Prosciutto di Parma, Caciotta, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Artisanal Gelato
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- Tasting of Artisanal Chocolate
- Professional local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian options available with prior notice, please advise when booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2,5 km)
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes without high heels
