Top Bologna Tours by Duration

A walking food tour in Bologna with a local guide, 6 stops at some historical shops to taste several local specialties such as tortellini, ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, mortadella, regional wine and much more. Along the way you visit the main spots of Bologna, the food market and discover legends and stories of Bologna.

Language barriers can make it tricky to know the best things to order at Bologna restaurants, but with this private food tour, eliminate menu guesswork and enjoy the company of a private foodie guide. Visit a variety of different eateries, and sample 10 local specialties along the way—from savory to sweet, and even local drinks. Potential bites include tortellini, local cheese, piadina (Italian flatbread), and fresh fruit.

Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!

Treat your hungry self to a food tour of Bologna, and discover why the city is known for its love of gastronomy. With a local guide, you’ll savor breakfast, then sample fresh pasta, balsamic vinegar, cheese, wine, gelato, and even a secret dish—to be revealed on the tour. Explore the city by foot in between tastings, and learn about Bologna and its food heritage through the tour. Just let the local supplier know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.

Explore the culinary traditions of Bologna with this half-day food tour. Join a guide for a small-group walking tour and taste local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bolognese ragu, and mortadella. Begin the tour with a gourmet coffee, visit markets, and meet artisans at work to see how tortellini are made. Lunch at a historic osteria and a gelato tasting are included.

With a large historic center that was built over millennia, Bologna is rich in important architectural and cultural monuments. Be sure to see all the highlights with this guided walking tour that touches on the Cathedral and Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore, the city’s two most famous medieval towers, and the university—the oldest in Europe—along with other important attractions.

Are you in the city and want to taste the best local wines and typical products without leaving the center? This tour is for you! Spend an afternoon or evening in one of Bologna's oldest wine bars and wineries, famous all over the world for its wines and salami and cheeses. Tour includes: - Local escort - 3 tastings of typical local wines with description - Platter of cold cuts and cheeses with homemade bread and breadsticks - walk to one of the historic areas of the center

See a side of Bologna that many visitors overlook—and enjoy unparalleled views of the city—with this electric bike tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit photogenic green spaces like the Parco Giardini Margherita and Parco di Villa Ghigi, will admire city panoramas, and will even bike to the hilltop Sanctuary of San Luca.

Bologna is rich in cultural and culinary treasures. Experience both with this walking tour that touches on the city’s top sights before ending with a tasting of famed local specialties in a landmark gourmet shop. Explore highlights like Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers and learn about their history and architecture from your guide. Cap off your tour with a stop in a local delicatessen to sample area wine and delicacies.

Italians have been producing wine for thousands of years. Get a unique insight into the wine-making experience on a visit to a family-owned winery. Explore the vineyards and cellars, then sample three of their finest wines paired with food on a terrace with views of wine country. Choose between morning and afternoon tours.

Learn to cook with an experienced chef in Bologna — Italy’s famous food capital. Roll up your sleeves and learn authentic recipes from the Emilia-Romagna region, including an appetizer, homemade pasta dough and fillings, a savory second course, and a delicious dessert. When the cooking’s done, sit down to enjoy your well-earned feast with new friends and a glass of wine.

Bologna is known as a culinary hotspot, and this walking tour offers an excellent overview of the city’s food scene. Visit a historic center with local food boutiques in addition to several cafes. Sample the city’s culinary offerings including wines, cheese, pasta, espresso, and either gelato or cake depending on the season.

Bologna University is the oldest of its kind in Europe, dating back to the 11th century, and this 2.5-hour walking tour provides a fascinating insight into the historic institution. With a small group of up 15 participants, admire the university buildings; see the Archiginnasio Palace, Museo Medievale, and Renaissance Palace; and stroll around Piazza S. Domenico.

Book 48h in advance for the Motor Valley is home to some of Italy’s most iconic car manufacturers, but the factories and museums are hard to get between. Save hours with this tour that takes you to three of the top destinations for sports car enthusiasts in Emilia Romagna: the Ferrari Museum; Lamborghini Museum and Factory; and Pagani Museum and Factory. Stop to taste the area’s famed traditional balsamic vinegar and relax over lunch.

Feel like you're exploring Rome with a local friend who knows all the best places to go, see and eat on a private half-day walking tour. Get introduced to the layout of the sprawling city and its major sights, plus explore historic bridges, hidden squares, and lively neighborhoods not on the typical tourist path. Learn what it's like to actually live in the ancient capital, and get personalized tips on how to make the most of your Roman holiday.

Discover the history of Bologna during a half-day sightseeing tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll led by a local art lover with deep knowledge of artistic masterpieces, history, food stories, and legends. Learn about local traditions and art during a tour that features popular sites including Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo d’Accursio, and Basilica di San Patronio.

Bologna sits in the heart of Emilia Romagna's 'Motor Valley' and 'Food Valley'. Experience the both in one day with this unique tour that combines visits to the area's top automotive museums with a stop at an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano producer. Marvel at iconic Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati collections and enjoy a cheese farm tour and tasting. You can even take a test drive around the local track (extra charge).

Combine two of Emilia Romagna’s most celebrated traditions—automobiles and food—during this unique, two-for-one private tour. Get a peek at some of the region’s famous cars at the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, with an English-speaking guide to orient your visit. Then, enjoy a Parmesan cheese tasting in a unique setting—the Maserati-filled Panini Motor Museum—followed by a visit to a fifth-generation Modena balsamic vinegar producer.

Emilia Romagna is known for its standout gastronomy, even throughout Italy. Get an insider’s introduction to several of its most famous food products during this half-day, private tasting tour, which includes a sit-down lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy guided visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, historic vinegar factory, and traditional winery. Door-to-door vehicle transfers are included.

Dedicate a day to Italian super cars with this private tour of the factories and museums of Modena and Bologna. With a personal guide, you'll visit the Pagani Automobili Museum and the Lamborghini Museum for factory tours, and check out the Ferrari Museum, too. Door-to-door transport from your hotel is included, along with a traditional Italian lunch mid-tour.

Follow your senses — and a gourmet guide — around Italy’s culinary capital on a private food tour in Bologna. Remove the guesswork from choosing eateries and let a local show you the best delis, cafes, markets, and bakeries scattered through the historic city center. Sample Bolognese specialties like tortellini and mortadella, discover new favorite dishes, and rest your feet over an aperitif at an open-air market.

During the guided tour we will visit spectacular places of considerable naturalistic interest and at the same time rich from a historical-cultural and artistic point of view. All our guides, in addition to being technically qualified and prepared, love and know in depth the territory of which they will try to convey their same passion by showing you the most significant places and telling you captivating anecdotes during the excursions. There will be refreshment stops in the typical places where you can taste traditional products such as tigelle, parmesan, mortadella and the legendary egg pasta such as tagliatelle, tortellini and tortelloni

Get an insider’s introduction to two of Italy’s most iconic automobile makers during this two-for-one, private combo tour to the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Tours include a tasty, all-inclusive lunch, door-to-door private transportation, admission tickets to both sights, and a visit to the Ferrari racetrack and factory for a peek behind the scenes.

Book 24h in advance to Learn about three iconic Italian automobile makers during this full-day, small-group excursion to the  Ferrari Museum, the Lamborghini Museum, and the Ducati Factory and Museum. Ride comfortably from Bologna in a private bus or minivan. Listen to detailed commentary from your English-speaking guide. Upgrade to test-drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini or try the F1 Simulator at an additional cost.