Bologna Market Tours: Our 11 Favourites

1.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Our pick

Taste Bologna through fresh pasta, Parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, market stops, wines, gelato, and local guides in a small group.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide, Mattia. We covered a lot of ground and Mattia was very interesting and informative. We had a ton of great food and wine. The group was was not too large and everyone seemed to be having a great time.”

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2.Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 162 reviews · from $100

Taste Bologna’s best local dishes on a 3.5-hour market and food tour with coffee, wine, pasta, mortadella, and nine classic bites.

“An amazing journey of food and fun facts all set around a stroll through beautiful Bologna. Highly HIGHLY recommended!”

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3.Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $405

Review of Bologna’s private food tour with pasta, Parmigiano, aged balsamic, wine, gelato, and local history in 3.5 hours.

“Caterina was a brilliant guide, highly recommended . Lovely insight into Bologna history and cuisine”

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4.Devour Bologna Tastes & Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $103

Taste Bologna’s classic foods on a small-group walk through its market, cafés, bars, and trattorias, with wine and local stories included.

“The guide was very knowledgeable. She had a good relationship with all the stores and vendors. Every stop was memorable.”

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5.Guided Food Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $50Best value

Explore Bologna’s markets with a local guide, choosing your own tastings of pasta, cheese, mortadella, wine, and gelato.

“Very interesting tour, our guide Valentino was lovely and very knowledgeable. We went to some great places to sample food and it was made even better to be able to pick and choose what we wanted to eat (with a bit of guidance) rather than have it chosen for us like other tours”

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6.Small Group Food market Walking Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Taste Bologna’s classic foods, local wine, and gelato while exploring the Quadrilatero, San Petronio, and the city’s medieval center.

“The tour was really interesting, not only could we taste a lot of traditional food from Bologna, we could also learn about the history of the city and how the foods were produced (how is balsamic vinegar made, what different cuts are in Mortadella, what is the meaning behind the shape of Tortellini etc.).”

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7.Food markets tour with a local!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Review of Bologna’s two-hour food markets tour, with local tastings, practical tips, costs, meeting points, and honest advice on value.

“We went to different places and ordered food that the tour guide recommanded - and had to be paid extra - ok... Little portions (fine for trying), high prices. We didnt got any microphones, so very often we couldnt understand what the tour guide was saying as 1) as he was simply too far away from us 2) he also talked very, very fast. For tourists that dont want to explore eating places and local traditions by themselves, it could be helpful to be in a group, for us no added value. We spend much more money all together than we would have by eating a whole menue in the…”

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8.Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Bologna with Giovanna C

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of Bologna’s private market tour and cooking class with Giovanna, including the menu, price, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Spectacular! We loved our time with Giovanna and her family. We learned some key tips on making pasta and a bolognese sauce. We laughed, learned that Francesca is a New England Patriots fan! The family simply loved the evening. The wine just like the conversation continued to flow. Simply a must”

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9.Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local’s Home in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $226

Cook Bologna classics in a local home, shop for ingredients, make fresh pasta, and share Emilia-Romagna wine over a three-course meal.

“Maurizio was awesome! We loved the local market he took us to. The piadina was delicious, will definitely try that at home. Tagliatelle with porcini sauce from mushrooms foraged by his dad was memorable, finished it off with a lemon tart!”

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10.Market and Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · from $214

Shop Bologna’s local market, cook three regional dishes in a family home, and enjoy your meal with local wine in a private class.

“Really loved this experience. The market part was great for getting to know food and culture and the cooking was relaxed and delicious! Am ready to try at home! Plus Martina was a great host. Good conversation, knowledgeable and proud. Having the cooking class in her home allowed for informality and was a nice touch!”

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11.Market, Cooking Demo and Meal at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $157

Shop Bologna’s local market, watch family recipes come to life, and enjoy a private four-course meal with Italian wine.

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