Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato
4,9 (1161)3hBologna, Italy
From€84
Food & wineHiking
Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)
4.8(19 reviews)Bologna, Italy
4h30DurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This private tour in Bologna focuses on exploring the culinary heritage of the region, featuring tastings of local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Tagliatelle, Lasagne, Tortelloni, and ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA. Participants will engage with the history and art of Emilia Romagna, viewing gothic frescoes and visiting medieval inns, canals, and towers. The experience includes visits to the seven churches of Bologna and their renaissance and gothic chapels. The tour is designed for those interested in food and culture, but may not suit individuals looking for a purely sightseeing experience. It is advisable to check for any dietary restrictions before booking.
Itinerary
1
Quadrilatero
Experiencing the early morning life in the old food market (QUADRILATERO) Visiting the shop and groucery ACETAIA GIUSTI (tasting of ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA). Discover stories and art masterpieces of middle age and renaissance depicting the world of local tastes hundreds of years ago Visiting the special shops and inns of this ancient neighborood. Tasting different kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano, and plenty of other home made salumi, cheeses and other foodies.
2
Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna
Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
3
Piazza Santo Stefano
old Medieval Abbey, its cloisters, roman and byzantin ruins, middle age mosaics and sculptures, its rich museum and the basin of the Longobards, the old medieval square, the coil staires by Vignola a unique example of 12 th century house view of Bologna and the towers from a terrace
4
Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore
gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century
5
Salumeria Simoni
100 local tastes and flavours: Inside a historical delicassy shop (salumeria / drogheria) we will discover 100 different tastings of delicious Mortadella, Salame, Coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano, Rice Cake (Torta di Riso Bolognese)
6
Basilica Di San Petronio
visit the famous medieval gothic Chapel Bolognini, much information about the SILK WAY, and Bologna 14th century daily life, the old inns and food. Outside the church some witnesses of the roman celtic city, explaining the story of MORTADELLA....
7
Osteria Del Sole
Tasting a local glass of wine (Cabernet Sauvignon - Rosso Bologna, Bianco Bologna, Pignoletto, Sangiovese) in a 15th century original Inn (Osteria del Sole) Smell the porfumes of the old market
What's included / not included
Alcoholic beveragesLunchTastings of local delicaciesEntrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller reviews
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