All Bologna Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Modena's Food Valley is Italy's culinary heart, but getting around this rural area to visit producers for tours and tastings can be a challenge. Take the guesswork out of your logistics with this full-day food tour, which includes round-trip transportation directly from Bologna. Visit a dairy to learn how Parmigiano Reggiano is made, plus a balsamic vinegar producer and a Lambrusco winery. Cap off your tour with a sit-down lunch featuring fresh pasta and other specialties from Modena before heading back to Bologna with your group.

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

See how they make the cheese, from the milk to the big wheels. Taste freshly made ricotta and 3 different ages of parmigiano. Sometimes we go to Parma, sometimes we go to Modena to taste the best prosciutto. Taste a hearty, traditional lunch, with homemade specialties, typical products and cakes. Understand the astonishing difference between the traditional balsamic and the industrial one. Learn more about Emilia Romagna traditions. I can't run the tour for only one person

Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Traditional balsamic Tour from Bologna

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Factories and Museums - Tour from Bologna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Bologna is famous for its fresh pasta and with this private lesson you'll learn the tricks to turning out flawless tortellini, tagliatelle, and other handmade pastas like a local with a Bolognese home cook. Roll up your sleeves and prepare three traditional types of pasta under the guidance of your host in her home kitchen, then sample your creations at a family-style meal complete with wine.

Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna

Get your bearings in Bologna and cover the top sights in just two hours without the hassle of following a map and guidebook with this introductory tour. Take in Piazza Maggiore and its main treasures, including the Basilica of San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune, with a guide who can add color and context to your sightseeing. Visit the Archiginnasio with pre-booked tickets to learn about the history of the city's university, plus stroll through the Quadrilatero Market to delve into its culinary culture. Pick up tips and recommendations for exploring on your own to cap off your tour.

Bologna Small Group Walking Tour with Archiginnasio

Bologna Hills: Organic DOCG Wine Tasting & Winery Tour

Bologna Private & Personalized Half-Day Tour with a Local Guide

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Join our exclusive day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit. Then, dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, a food tasting, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and various typical products. Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!

From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Have the special opportunity to learn the art of pasta-making from a skilled home chef in Bologna, and benefit from hands-on guidance and instruction, during this small-group cooking class. Make your own way to your host’s home, where you can roll up your sleeves and learn every step of preparing several traditional dishes, such as tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle with ragu. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal together, with wine.

Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

Bologna Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Quest

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Explore Bologna’s vibrant food scene through a street food experience in the heart of the city. Starting near Neptune’s Fountain, follow your local host through lively streets and traditional food areas while stopping at selected local spots to taste some of Bologna’s favorite street foods. Sample specialties such as tortellini fritti, panini al ragù, crescentine with cured meats, and other local favorites. Along the way, discover the culinary traditions, ingredients, and everyday food habits that make Bologna one of Italy’s most celebrated food destinations. This relaxed and social experience is designed for travelers who want to taste authentic local flavors without the formalities of a sit-down meal. Explore Bologna’s central food areas Sample local street food such as tortellini fritti, panini al ragù, and crescentine Discover Bologna’s food traditions and local specialties with your host Visit selected local food spots along the way

Bologna Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

Bologna Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

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 qualified and technically trained, love and know the territory in depth and will try to convey their same passion to you by showing you the most significant places and telling you captivating anecdotes during the excursions. There will be no shortage of refreshment stops in typical places where you can taste traditional products such as tigelle, parmesan, mortadella or a good artisanal ice cream

Guided E-bike Tour in Bologna with aperitif

Emilia-Romagna's overlapping Food Valley and Motor Valley are two of the region's highlights, but getting around on your own can be stressful and time-consuming. Leave the driving to the professionals on this tour that includes round-trip transport from Bologna. Visit a dairy farm and balsamic vinegar producer to learn how these two gourmet specialties are produced and enjoy tastings, plus marvel at Italy's most iconic sports cars at the Ferrari Museum before heading back to Bologna.

Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Don't forget your camera at home because you will see something you will like to show to all your dear ones once back home! You will take part in the live production of the typical products considered some of the best food in the world like the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP and Prosciutto DOP visiting selected trusted family run farmers. You will have the possibility to discovering the behind the scenes of the making of the products and ask questions to the experts that will be our guests. Every visit will include a rich tasting paired to local wines like the white Pignoletto and the red Lambrusco.

Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Join a small-group guided tour of the Archiginnasio di Bologna, one of the city’s most important historical landmarks. Located in the heart of Bologna’s historic center, this iconic building was once home to the world’s oldest university and now houses the city’s main library. During the tour, you’ll explore the stunning Teatro Anatomico, where anatomy lectures were held centuries ago, and learn about the rich history of Bologna’s academic traditions. The tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the cultural and historical significance of this extraordinary site.

Archiginnasio Small Group Guided Tour in Bologna

Archiginnasio Small Group Guided Tour in Bologna

1 hourFree Cancellation

The Montevecchio Isolani winery has been producing wine since 1456, it is one of the oldest wineries in the Bolognese hills. We will welcome you to our historic estate, where you will visit the vineyards and the cellar, discover the production phases of our organic wines and everything about our terroir. at the end of the Tour we will welcome you in our tasting room where we will let you taste 4 wines from our selection accompanied by a platter of mortadella and cheese. The company extends over 13 hectares of vineyards located 210 meters above sea level, on the first slopes of the Emilian Apennines, on land clay-sandy sedimentary under the municipality of Monte San Pietro. It falls in the Pignoletto DOCG area of the Bolognesi hills. The main cultivated varieties are: Grechetto gentle, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. We have always been respectful of the environment and our land and use good agricultural practices compliant with the organic method for which we obtained certification in 2016.

Montevecchio Isolani wine tasting experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hi, I'm Giorgio, welcome to our ancient family vinegar factory. Together with my father Mario, President of the Consortium of Producers "Antiche Acetaie" and President of the Association of ABTM D.O.P. I share the passion for ABTM in all its facets, from production to the disclosure of its secrets. In the acetaia we will show you numerous batteries including the one started by my great-grandfather Mario in 1905 still in production. We will also talk about other important batteries for my family such as those started by my grandfather Giorgio in the early 1950s in honor of the birth of his children. Thanks to our great passion for ABTM we have decided to open the doors of our house and welcome you to this magical world. See you in Modena!

Visit and Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bologna can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized experience lets you discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while your guide shares insights into local life and Bologna’s rich culture. If you wish to go inside a museum, we can create a customized itinerary just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring the tour focuses on what matters most to you. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and insider stories you won’t find on your own.

Bologna : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

In our Bologna Pub Crawl, we will take you to the squares and bars of Bologna's old town. We will visit some of the locals' most beloved squares and clubs and we will play some fun games, suitable for everyone. In total, we will visit 3-4 bars in the Old Town and, at the end, we will give you the opportunity to enter a disco, if you wish. Are you traveling alone or, being a local, want to try a different environment than usual? Join us, you will meet people from all over the world! NOTE: Drinks/shots are not included, but we will take you to local, convenient places and, by paying in cash, you will sometimes get even better deals!

Bologna Pub Crawl to meet people

2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Ciao! I’m a local chef, pasta maker, and licensed Guida Enogastronomica, featured in Forbes Magazine and Sydney Morning Herald as one of Bologna’s top culinary experts. I hold a Certificato di Specializzazione IFTS in Gastronomia in IGP and DOP products and study Gastronomy at the Università di Bologna. I’ve cooked in some of Emilia-Romagna’s finest kitchens, including a Michelin-starred restaurant. We’ll begin beneath the arches of Palazzo della Mercanzia with a macchiato and historic torta at a family-run pasticceria, then explore the Quadrilatero as I reveal the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Mortadella IGP, and Aceto Balsamico DOP. Taste the region’s best salumi, cheeses, breads, and Pignoletto wine — plus 25-year Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP — inside Italy’s oldest tavern (1465). We’ll proceed with tagliatelle al ragù paired with a glass of Sangiovese di Romagna at a beloved trattoria, and say arrivederci over one of the city’s artisanal gelato.

Bologna Food Tour and Enogastronomia Experience with Local Chef

Ducati Museum Entrance Ticket

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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 indoor market.

Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats

Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

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Shara_S, Sep 2026

Super Fun Pasta & Tiramisu Class!

Class started a little later than the original time, but the restaurant was very communicative and informed me ahead of time. It was genuinely a great experience, and Ala was a very fun, engaging, and clear instructor. He was patient to answer any questions and repeat demonstrations for everyone in the group. I had a wonderful time, and our pastas and tiramisu were incredibly delicious! The sauces they made definitely increased the tastiness of the pastas. I would do this experience again, hopefully with my family next time!

Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato

Robin_E, Sep 2026

Excellent, informative tour!

This is a well planned, easy walking tour. Our guide, Elena, shared all kinds of information about the unique foods and recipes of Bologna. Come hungry as you are going to taste, sample and eat and drink your way through four courses of food over the course of the tour.

Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna

Stacey_E, Sep 2026

Just book it! Ask for Luca!

What a great experience! Anyone looking for something totally different and fun don't hesitate, just book! Luca was so friendly and welcoming throughout the cooking class. He explained everything step by step and then shared the lunch we made together.

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days

Ashley_C, Sep 2026

Great Value - Worth the Money and Early Morning

The tours were informative and fantastic - come hungry and worth the early morning because the breakfast at stop #2 (balsamic) was an amazing value breads, cheese, espresso, frittata, wine, etc. The truffle balsamic is amazing and the aged balsamic will forever change your palate. The lunch at the end of the tour - 6 course pasta lunch, we were absolutely stuffed and the pasta just kept coming. There was no shortage of wine as well. You can tell the team really enjoys their job and loves what they do. I will recommend this to anyone going to Bologna. Dress wise - you can wear sandals - just know you will have booties covering your shoes at cheese factory. Note that cheese/meat factory floors are kinda wet so keep in mind the type of shoe you wear. We went in Sept and were fine without layers - the cold part of the factories were not that cold and the meat fridge is very brief.

Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

Barb_C, Sep 2026

Davide was a great guide....

Davide was a great guide. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He made everyone in the group feel relaxed. The group was not too big which makes a food tour more enjoyable. He taught us about the history of the food and what the true traditions of Bologna are, as well as some history of the city!

Bologna Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

David_W, Sep 2026

Fun tour which our guide Luca made special

We enjoyed a great variety of traditional Bolognese foods, learned a lot golf history, and had a lot of fun. There is plenty of food to fill you up, even if you arrive hungry. Luca was an excellent guide and we enjoyed his stories and interaction. What a fun tour!

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

Daniel_M, Sep 2026

Brilliant tour

Had an excellent time. Different food tastings were great at trying things I hadn't had before and learning about how things were done. Hard to pick a favourite as they were all really good. Fresh Parmesean was great and trying balsamic vinegar and ice cream was a revelation. Still trying to find some lambrusco in the uk. Tour guide was really friendly. I went with my partner and there were 4 other people in my group. Everyone was friendly so had a great atmosphere.

Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More

Jeff_T, Sep 2026

Excellent Food Tour

This is the best food tour in Florence! Gabriella was an excellent tour guide and he made sure we learned about the foods and about the region while we enjoyed Balsamic Vinegar, mortadella, salami, prosciutto, Parmesan Cheeses, Tortelini, Tagliatelle, pastries, and Gelato. I highly recommend this tour!

Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

Jeanine_T, Sep 2026

The queen of cheeses!

Perfect way to spend the day learning about how Parmesan cheese is made. We were very lucky to be able to taste the cheese of the white cow…delicious! Our tour of the Lambrusco winery was quite an experience. The museum is full of amazing relics and we were lucky enough to meet the owner, Giacobazzi! The balsamic vinegar was incredible! Learning how long it takes to mature and eating a fantastic lunch at this quaint B&B was a great way to end the foody portion of the tour. Highly recommend, especially if you’re also into seeing the history of the Lamborghini, which is also quite amazing!

Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

Jean_B, Aug 2026

Fantastic!

Riccardo is amazing and so knowledgeable about the art, history and architecture of Bologna. We completely enjoyed the wonderful history of this incredible place. There is a lot of walking on this tour but we stopped several times throughout our tour for tastes of classic Bolognese specialties. He also gave us lots of ideas for places to go around Emilia Romagna which we did go to later on our trip. Without his knowledge we. Would never have discovered these areas on our own . Very excellent !

Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Factories and Museums - Tour from Bologna

Greg_C, Jul 2026

Giancarlo was our host...

Giancarlo was our host and did an incredible job keeping us on time while allowing us to visit these luxury car places. Upon request, he was able to also arrange a Ferrari 458 driving experience...for me. Dinner was included and delicious. Lamborghini plant tour, Ferrari museum tour, and a Pagoni plant tour. All were very unique and different. Highly recommend for all car enthusiasts but my wife also enjoyed the tours. Greg and Shelley