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Private Bologna Gastronomic Tour with Local Guide

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Overview

You'll be able to experience the local way of eating and drinking in Bologna thanks to this experience.

We'll take you through a gastronomic journey which will make you discover what are the hidden places that only the locals knows and that you must try!

The goal is to share with you what exactly our typical day would be, the classic outing we do with our friends and family, surprising your appetite and taste buds with + 10 foods and wine tastings!

We'll start with a proper typical savoury and delicious tigella!

Then we will move on directly purchasing and tasting cold cuts, cheeses and breads. Experiencing the Area of Bologna with local wine in a historical location open since 1465.

Then walking through the old town centre, we'll try two iconic homemade pasta in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with another local wine.

We will conclude with the best gelato in town!

What's Included

  • Dinner Full Emilian Meal + wines
  • 2 taste of homemade pastas (tortellini & tagliatelle con ragu)
  • Gelato, the best of Bologna!

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza del Nettuno
    40124 Bologna BO, Italy

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Via Santo Stefano
    40125 Bologna BO, Italy

    Having the best Gelato of Bologna, we'll end our experience in the most iconic square of Bologna

    What To Expect

    Fontana del Nettuno

    We'll start from the Neptune Fountain , is our meeting point! You'll have the occasion to see the iconic Neptune Fontain and Piazza Maggiore
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Piazza Maggiore

    We'll cross Piazza Maggiore, looking at San Petronio, the main Church of Bologna, then to enter to the (quadrialtero) and starts our Gastronomic experience
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Via Drapperie

    We'll stay in the centre to visit hidden locals grocery shops, we'll have the Balsamic Vinegard tasting, we'll be purchasing cold cuts and cheeses, different kind of breads and we'll go to an iconic Osteria to taste everything with some local wine
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Via Guglielmo Oberdan

    We'll walk accros via Oberdan to visit another local Osteria and taste 2 main homemade pasta such as tagliatelle con ragu e tortellini with lambrusco wine
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Finestrella

    we'll visit the iconic finestrella of Bologna and we'll take great pictures of 1 of the 7 secrets of the city, underground waterways of Bologna
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Piazza Santo Stefano

    we'll end our experience having the best gelato of Bologna in the most iconic square of the city!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Bologna Gastronomic Tour with Local Guide?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Gelato, the best of Bologna!
    • Local cold cuts, cheeses and different breads to understand the difference from rest of Italy
    • Typical Italian breakfast
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    Additional Info

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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