Bologna Wine Tasting in the Centre: Italian Reds & Local Flavors

Four wines, three Italian regions, one afternoon in Bologna's heart

An Italian wine tasting in central Bologna where you choose which reds to sample, guided by a wine expert and local escort. You begin with a welcome glass of local white wine, then move through three of Italy's most important wine regions with their signature reds, each paired with cured meats, cheeses, homemade bread and local dishes. The activity runs 2.5 hours and suits all fitness levels.

The experience

You start with a welcome toast of local white bubbles, then begin a guided journey through Italy's wine regions without leaving Bologna. A wine expert walks you through three great reds (each one chosen to represent its region), and explains what makes each one distinct. You pick which wines appeal to you from the daily selection, so the tasting is built around your taste, not a fixed menu. The expert answers questions about the wines and the regions they come from, and a local guide is there throughout to talk about Bologna itself.

Each wine arrives paired with a platter of Italian cured meats and cheeses, homemade bread and breadsticks, and other typical local dishes. The pairings are designed so the food and wine speak to each other. You're tasting in the centre of Bologna, in an atmosphere the operator describes as the kind where strangers end up joking together, casual, not formal. The whole experience takes 2.5 hours, and you can book in Italian, Spanish, English or French.

What’s included

• The experience includes a local escort and welcome from the Bologna Tour staff.
• a welcome glass of local wine.
• tasting of three important Italian wines.
• a platter of Italian cured meats and cheeses.
• homemade bread and breadsticks.
• other typical local dishes paired with the wines.
• and a wine expert available to answer your questions.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tours in English16:00

Tours in Italian16:00

Tours in Spanish16:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 16:00, from € 130 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Italian reds in a shared group setting where you'll choose which wines to sample, rather than following a set menu.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's included in the wine tasting?

The tasting includes a welcome glass of local white wine, three glasses of important Italian reds, a platter of cured meats and cheeses, homemade bread, breadsticks and other typical local dishes paired with the wines. A wine expert and local guide are with you throughout.

Can I choose which wines to taste?

Yes. The wines are carefully selected each day, and you can choose which reds you want to taste from the available options. The expert will help you decide based on your preferences.

How long does the tasting last?

The activity runs 2.5 hours from start to finish.

Is this suitable if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The tasting is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be seated and tasting wine and food, not walking or standing for long periods.