
Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10)
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Is Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) worth booking?
Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) is a 4-hour experience in Bologna, Italy, from $59 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 455 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (455)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $59 per person
Small Group - Run by a local operator - Free cancellation up to 24h (Flex Fare). Looking for lower rates? Check availability on alternative dates. Join Bologna's most loved local food crew since 2013. We don't just sho
What you get
- Visit 2 food markets and stop at 4-6 local establishments
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- 4 hour walking tour with a local guide
- A small gift to better enjoy the rest of your time in Bologna ;)
- Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Bolognese cuisine including Mortadella, Prosciutto, Parmigiano and more
About this experience
Small Group - Run by a local operator - Free cancellation up to 24h (Flex Fare). Looking for lower rates? Check availability on alternative dates. Join Bologna's most loved local food crew since 2013. We don't just show you the food; we take you behind the scenes of the city's oldest shops to meet the artisans. Deepen your knowledge of Bologna's culinary and cultural traditions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this intimate small-group tour limited to 10 people. This isn't a standard mass-market tour. We are a local crew of foodies, and we take you where we eat with our own families.
What's included
Included
- Visit 2 food markets and stop at 4-6 local establishments
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- 4 hour walking tour with a local guide
- A small gift to better enjoy the rest of your time in Bologna ;)
- Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Bolognese cuisine including Mortadella, Prosciutto, Parmigiano and more
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
What you'll see and do
Mercato delle Erbe
One of the most authentic food markets of Bologna. Walk through the stalls and stop by a pasta lab to see the ladies at work
30 minutes here
Quadrilatero
In the foodie heart of Bologna we'll stop in the most authentic places that tourists usually miss. Sit and relax with mortadella and pignoletto, and for a pasta you won't forget
60 minutes here
Piazza Santo Stefano
The last stop of the tour for the best gelato of your life. You will remember that pistachio forever, I promise
20 minutes here
Piazza Maggiore
Make your own way to the meeting point, which is centrally located in Bologna. Meet your guide and a small group of fellow foodies and set off on foot around the Italian food capital.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bologna
At the tobacconist in the corner with Via De Pignattari, just at the right of San Petronio Basilica
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
End points can change
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Taste Bologna
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Available for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Not recommended for vegans
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (3km)
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour starts with at least 2 people
- Not eating children under 4 years old don't require a ticket
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $59 to $115
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 159
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bologna.
How much does Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bologna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bologna is not rushed.
Is Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 455 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Bologna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10)?
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Around 159 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bologna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bologna and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bologna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bologna?
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On Outty we rank every Bologna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days, Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato, Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bologna?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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