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Bologna Food & Market Tour: Tastings, Pasta & Wine★ 4.95 (1,740) · 2h–3h 30m
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Wine tasting in Bologna: 3 regional wines with local food★ 4.96 (82) · 45m
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Bologna Pasta Cooking Class: Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle & Ragù★ 4.97 (1,120) · 3h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 29 options: € 29–€ 380 (median € 95). With 100+ reviews: 22 of 29.
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Private experiences (3)
Bologna: Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings & City WalkYou’ll wander through Bologna tasting tortellini fritti, creamy formaggio bianco, and other hand-picked bites with a local foodie guide. Expect laughter in hidden bakeries, city stories between tastings, and time to actually savor each stop. It’s not just about food — it’s about feeling like you belong for an afternoon.
Bologna: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local HomeYou'll spend three hours learning to make three regional pasta dishes from scratch at a Cesarina host's home in Bologna, using their equipment and ingredients. After the class, you sit at their table and eat everything you prepared with local wine. The host is a reviewed home cook from Italy's oldest network of culinary hosts, and the experience is entirely private to your group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pasta-making in a real kitchen rather than a classroom, and you'd rather spend the afternoon with one host's family than move through a group itinerary — the private setting and home environment are what make the learning stick and the meal feel like something more than a class finale.
Parma & Modena: Private Food Tour with Cheese, Ham & BalsamicYou’ll meet your guide in Parma and step inside real working dairies and ham cellars—smelling warm cheese and cool air as you go. Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano straight from the wheel, sample Prosciutto di Parma with local wine over lunch, then finish with aged balsamic vinegar in Modena’s attics. It’s honest food culture—with laughter and stories mixed in.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Modena: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tasting & Family LunchYou get a guided tour of a working acetaia with barrels dating back to 1905, an explanation of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar production from the family who makes it, and a full lunch pairing the vinegar with Parmigiano Reggiano, cured meats, risotto, and house amari. Shuttle service from Bologna is available on request.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is actually made and used, without the formality of a large group tour — you're eating lunch with the family who produces it, which is what makes the tasting make sense.
2 to 5 hours (17)
Bologna: Food Tour with Pasta, Wine & Gelato TastingsYou’ll wander Bologna’s old streets with a local guide, tasting tigella bread hot from the oven, sampling cold cuts and cheeses in a vintage osteria, savoring homemade pastas with regional wine, and finishing with creamy gelato at a beloved family shop. This food tour isn’t just about eating—it’s laughter echoing off stone walls and stories you’ll remember long after you leave.
Bologna pasta and tiramisu cooking class with wineA small-group cooking class in central Bologna where you make fresh pasta (fettuccine and ricotta-spinach ravioli) and tiramisu from scratch in a restaurant kitchen, then sit down together to eat your dishes with wine. The class runs three hours with a live English-speaking guide, and includes Prosecco on arrival, wine with the meal, and step-by-step instruction on dough, flour choice, and the difference between fresh and dried pasta.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn how to make pasta and tiramisu the way a Bologna restaurant does it, then sit down and eat the results with wine instead of watching a demonstration or eating someone else's cooking.
Bologna: Food Tour with 20+ Tastings & Market WalkYou’ll start your Bologna food tour with breakfast at a local café before sampling over 20 regional specialties—from handmade pastas to aged Parmigiano—in historic shops and markets. Enjoy stories from your local guide as you walk through iconic squares, taste traditional balsamic vinegar, and end with real gelato. You might leave full—but also wanting more time among these flavors.
Bologna Food Tour: Tagliatelle, Mortadella & Local Expert GuideA small-group food tour in Bologna led by a local food expert, walking through the historic center and tasting handmade tagliatelle al ragù, mortadella, cotoletta alla Bolognese, artisanal gelato or Torta degli Addobbi, and espresso—the equivalent of a full meal across at least four stops in 3.5 hours. The guide speaks English and Italian, shares insider knowledge about each dish and its history, and keeps groups small so every guest gets personal attention. Water and at least one alcoholic drink are included; this is a walking tour, so moderate fitness helps.Is it for me?Book the lunch option if you want the tour to anchor your midday meal, or the dinner option if you prefer to eat in the evening—both follow the same route and tastings, so the choice is about when you want the full meal to happen. The small-group format means the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace for your group, rather than moving through a larger crowd.
Bologna: Home Pasta Cooking Class with Lunch at Grace’sYou’ll knead dough by hand in a real Bolognese kitchen, learn to shape fresh pasta with guidance from Grazia herself, and share a homemade lunch around her table. Expect laughter over lopsided tortelloni, stories about Bologna’s food traditions, and maybe a friendly dog napping nearby — the kind of day that lingers long after you leave.
Bologna Food Tour: Behind-the-Scenes with Local ArtisansA 4-hour walking food tour in Bologna limited to 10 people, led by a local guide through Mercato delle Erbe and the University Quarter to taste handmade pasta, mortadella, Parmigiano, prosciutto and wine from the hills, plus gelato. The tour meets at Piazza Maggiore and includes visits to the oldest shops where you'll meet the artisans behind the food.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat where locals eat and meet the people making the food, rather than a standard market walk with a script. The small group size—capped at 10—is what makes the guide able to stop longer at a stall if you're curious or adjust the pace if someone needs a break.
Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class & Tiramisu with Alessia’s Family TouchYou’ll knead dough by hand in Alessia’s kitchen, shape tortellini under her watchful eye (and Pol the cat’s), taste homemade ragu and sage butter pasta, then finish with creamy tiramisu and local wine. Expect laughter, small imperfections, and genuine warmth — not just recipes but stories you’ll remember.
Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll join a small group in a real Bologna home to learn hands-on pasta making from scratch—rolling sfoglia, shaping two classic pastas, then layering up fresh tiramisu. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo as you cook, share laughs with your host Maria and fellow travelers, and sit down together for wine and homemade food you actually made yourself.
Bologna Food Tour: Pasta, Parmigiano & Wine TastingYou taste your way through Bologna's medieval center with a local guide, stopping at ten spots—delis, markets, bakeries, trattorias—for aged cheese, cured meats, fresh pasta, and wine. Morning tours include a pasta-making class where you fold your own tortellino; afternoon tours end at a 600-year-old tavern. The whole thing takes three hours and includes entry, tastings, and the stories behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Bologna's real food scene without spending the morning researching which deli to visit or which trattoria has the authentic ragù—the guide knows where to go and what to order, and the three-hour pace means you taste widely without overdoing it.
Make Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu in Bologna: Learn From a LocalA 3-hour cooking class in Bologna where you make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, with lunch and wine tasting included. You'll learn to shape tortelloni and tagliatelle, prepare two sauces (ragù and fresh tomato), and finish with tiramisu made from a family recipe passed down over 80 years. The class opens with homemade pizza and aperitivo, then moves through the pasta-making process step by step, with wine education woven through the meal.Is it for me?The class is taught in English, so you can follow every step and ask questions as you work through the dough and sauces. If you want to learn the actual techniques—not just watch—and leave with skills you can use at home, this is the one.
Bologna: Food Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Local WineYou'll taste six regional specialties — mortadella, prosciutto, aged balsamic, handmade pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano and local wine — at family-run shops and the oldest osteria in the world. The guide arranges everything and times the stops around what's actually available that day, so you walk through the Quadrilatero market and past San Petronio without managing logistics yourself. Book ahead if you have dietary restrictions, and plan to spend a few hours on your feet.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Bologna's real food culture without arranging the shops, the timing, or the introductions yourself — the private format and flexible schedule are what make it possible to linger and actually talk to the people who make the food.
Bolognese Cooking Class in Bologna: Make Pasta & DessertA traditional Bolognese cooking class held at an organic farm 15 km outside Bologna, where you prepare handmade pasta and a seasonal dessert with a qualified chef, then sit down to eat the dishes you made. The class runs from 2:30 pm to around 7:30 pm with pickup and return transport from the city center included; children are welcome from age 10.Is it for me?The guide teaches in English or Italian, so you'll follow comfortably in whichever language you speak; this works well for anyone who wants to learn the technique hands-on rather than watch a chef demonstrate it.
Bologna: Walking Food Tour & Piazza Maggiore with Local GuideYou walk through Bologna's medieval center with a licensed guide who knows the city's history and architecture, stop at an osteria for mortadella and wine, taste authentic tagliatelle al ragù at a traditional restaurant, and finish with gelato at a local gelateria. The tour includes all food and drinks, so you're not calculating costs at each stop — you just eat and listen and walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Bologna's food culture and history without arranging restaurants, tastings, or timing yourself — the guide handles the stops and the stories, so you just show up and eat.
Bologna Food Tour: Dinner, Wine & Pasta Tasting WalkYou’ll wander Bologna’s historic center with a local guide, taste handmade pasta and regional wines at real neighborhood spots, explore vibrant markets, and end your evening among medieval towers and peaceful churches. Expect laughter over shared plates and stories that linger long after you’ve left.
Bologna Food Tour with Local Chef: Tastings in the QuadrilateroA food tour of Bologna led by a local chef and licensed food guide who walks you through the Quadrilatero market district, tasting protected-origin salumi, cheeses, bread and 25-year balsamic at a 1465 tavern, then handmade tagliatelle al ragù at a family trattoria. The tour includes two glasses of wine, water and gelato, and runs roughly three and a half hours on foot through the city center with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?The tour moves between five or six stops on foot over three and a half hours with standing time at tastings, so it suits someone comfortable walking and standing in a market setting. If you prefer to sit down for longer or have mobility constraints, confirm the pace with the operator before booking.
Bologna: Pasta Making Class & Family Meal with LocalsYou’ll step into a real Bolognese home to roll tortelloni and ravioli by hand with locals, then sit down together for a meal of your own making—plus wine and a sweet surprise for dessert. Expect laughter in the kitchen, flour everywhere, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Parmigiano, Balsamic & Winery Tour from Bologna in 5 HoursA half-day food and wine tour from Bologna that visits an artisanal Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a centuries-old balsamic vinegar cellar, and a family-run winery, with a country lunch and vineyard walk included. The tour runs 5 hours with pickup at Bologna Central Bus Station, a local expert guide, and return by early afternoon. Minimum age is 12; closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles are required for the dairy.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured half-day that hits three producers plus lunch in one morning, starting and ending at Bologna Central Bus Station so your afternoon stays free.
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Bologna: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Factory Tours with LunchYou arrive at dawn in central Bologna, spend the morning watching Parmigiano Reggiano being made and aged, taste prosciutto at a working factory, and end in a balsamic vinegar aging room surrounded by decades-old barrels. Breakfast, tastings, and a full lunch with wine are included throughout. Plan for a full day out — that's what fits three factories and the drive between them.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand how Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar are actually made, not just taste them. The 7am start is what lets you catch the cheesemakers at work and fit three factories into one day.
Bologna & Modena: Food Valley Tour with Factory Tastings & Winery LunchYou’ll taste real Parmigiano Reggiano straight from the source near Modena, sample aged balsamic vinegar in an old acetaia cellar, sip Lambrusco at a family winery, and sit down for a long Modenese lunch with handmade pasta and local wine—all with pickup from Bologna. Expect laughter, new flavors, and stories you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Ferrari & Lamborghini museums with food tastings in MaranelloAn eight to nine hour guided tour in Maranello combining visits to the Ferrari Museum and Lamborghini Museum with tastings at a Parmigiano Reggiano farm and a Balsamic Vinegar producer, plus lunch in the countryside. Private transport from Bologna or Modena is included, and both museum entries skip the line. Minimum two people required; a private guide is available on request for an extra cost.Is it for me?Eight to nine hours is a full day, which means you can fit both museums and both food tastings without rushing, but it rules out other stops in the region. If you want to see the supercars and taste the food traditions in one trip without building the itinerary yourself, the transport and museum entries are arranged and the timing holds together.
Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar Tour in ParmaA 6-hour tour of Parmigiano Reggiano production in Parma that takes you from the cow farm through the cheese factory and into the massive aging caveau, with a guide in English. You'll see newborn calves, watch milk being processed and cheese wheels being made, then taste three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano alongside aged balsamic vinegar, Lambrusco wine and local cured meats. Minimum age is 12; transfer from Parma train station is available as an add-on option.Is it for me?Book with transfer if you're arriving by train; book without if you have your own transport or are staying nearby. The morning start lets you watch milk processing and cheese-making as they happen, not during downtime.
Bologna: Parmigiano & Balsamic Tasting + Ferrari MuseumYou visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm and taste wheels of different ages; explore a family balsamic vinegar producer and taste their aged vinegars; then have free time at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello with entry already paid. Hotel pickup from Bologna and return transport are included, and the whole day takes about eight hours with small groups of up to eight people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Parmigiano and balsamic vinegar directly from the producers and see the Ferrari Museum, all in one day without arranging separate transport, museum entry, or farm visits — the fixed schedule and included pickups handle the logistics so you just show up on time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 28 of the 29 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Bologna Food & Market Tour: Tastings, Pasta & Wine is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 1,740 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
