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New! Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour
Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour
Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour
Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour
New! Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour

New! Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour

By Eating Europe Food Tours Rome
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$155 per adult
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Overview

Ready to taste the real Bolognese? Spoiler alert: it’s nothing like what you’ve been served elsewhere! Join us on a 3 hours food adventure from medieval markets to the lively University District, Bologna’s culinary secrets are waiting for you to uncover.

You’ll dig into fresh, handmade pasta slathered in rich ragù, melt-in-your-mouth tortellini, and cured meats that’ll make you rethink lunch forever. We’ll also treat you to Parmigiano Reggiano aged for 18, 24, and 36 months, drizzled with balsamic vinegar that’s been perfected over generations.

Sip on local sparkling wines as you stroll through the vibrant Mercato di Mezzo and Quadrilatero, sampling traditional tigella, prosciutto, and mortadella sandwiches, plus Bologna’s famous rice cake. Along the way, we’ll pass the Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore, diving into the fascinating stories behind this city’s food culture.

Come hungry, because Bologna is about to show you what real food is all about!

Activity location

  • Salumeria Simoni Laboratorio
    • 3b Via Pescherie Vecchie
    • 40124, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza Maggiore, 4
    • 4 Piazza Maggiore
    • 40124, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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New! Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:45
Price details
S$154.55 x 1 AdultS$154.55
Total
Price is S$154.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional street food: tigella with prosciutto and mortadella
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide in-person
  • What's includedWhat's includedFresh handmade pasta with Bolognese sauce and real tortellini
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit iconic landmarks like the Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore, and learn about their history
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a sweet surprise: Bologna’s famous chocolate tortellini
  • What's includedWhat's includedAged Parmigiano Reggiano tasting(18, 24, and 36 months) paired with precious balsamic vinegar
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up/drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuties/tips

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Non suitable for Vegan diets
  • Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited.

Activity itinerary

Salumeria Simoni Laboratorio
  • 20m
The Simoni family, masters of fresh pasta, artisanal cured meats, and fine cheeses, have been delighting Bologna since the 1960s. Enjoy a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano (3 ages) and balsamic vinegar in their renowned shop.
Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria Bologna
  • 20m
La Salumeria di Bruno e Franco, a staple of Bologna since 1985, preserves local culinary tradition with top-quality cured meats and fresh pasta. Just steps away, skilled sfogline craft handmade pasta daily. Enjoy a tasting of a mortadella sandwich.
Paolo Atti e Figli
  • 20m
Paolo Atti & Figli, baking artisanal bread and pastries since 1868, remains a Bologna favourite for fresh pasta and preserves. Experience its historic charm with a tasting of rice cake. La Cotica, a beloved area eatery for over 30 years, offers top-quality cured meats, cheeses, and wines. Enjoy a tasting of friggione and tigella (or crescentina) with prosciutto.
Osteria Buca delle Campane
  • 20m
This historic osteria, once a bell factory in 1548, is a local favourite rich in history, from a pope’s birthplace to scholarly traditions. Enjoy a tasting of tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce and tortellini in Parmigiano Reggiano sauce.
Piazza Maggiore (Pass by)
Piazza Maggiore, the heart of Bologna since 1200, is surrounded by historic landmarks like the Basilica of San Petronio and the Neptune Fountain. Once a hub for trade and civic life, it remains the city's main gathering place.
Palazzo dei Banchi (Pass by)
Palazzo dei Banchi, the last building added to Piazza Maggiore, was designed by Vignola in the 16th century to conceal the market alleys. Its name recalls the old currency exchange banks once located here.
Mercato di Mezzo (Pass by)
Mercato di Mezzo has been a hub of flavours and trade since medieval times. Transformed into Bologna’s first covered market after Italian unification, it was revitalised in 2014 and now offers local food and wine specialities.
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (Pass by)
The Two Towers, Garisenda and Asinelli, are iconic symbols of Bologna, marking the ancient Via Emilia’s entrance. Built between 1109-1119 for defence and prestige, Asinelli stands at 97 metres with 498 steps leading to stunning city views, while the leaning Garisenda, at 47 metres, was even mentioned by Dante. Currently, Garisenda is under restoration due to structural issues.
Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano - Complesso delle Sette Chiese (Pass by)
Piazza Santo Stefano, often mistaken for a square, connects to the "Seven Churches" complex, dominated by the Basilica of Santo Stefano. Surrounded by historic buildings like Casa Berti and Palazzo Isolani, it’s a popular spot for cultural events and summer aperitifs. The basilica, a unique sanctuary with origins dating back to Petronius, is known for merging multiple churches built across different eras.
University District (Pass by)
Since the 18th century, this area of Bologna has become a cultural hub, with the University of Bologna moving its Dean's offices to Palazzo Poggi in 1803. Today, it's the city's student district, blending historic buildings with contemporary street art and graffiti.
Majani (Pass by)
Majani, Italy’s oldest chocolate factory, has been family-run since its founding in 1796 in the Bologna province. Enjoy a tasting of the signature chocolate tortellino at the end of the tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSalumeria Simoni Laboratorio
    • 3b Via Pescherie Vecchie
    • 40124, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPiazza Maggiore, 4
    • 4 Piazza Maggiore
    • 40124, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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