All Bologna Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Bologna City Walking Tour

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, choose between our 3-hour immersive experience or our 2-hour express tour to sample fresh pasta, balsamic vinegar, cheese, wine, and gelato, plus a secret dish to be revealed on the longer route. Explore the city by foot in between tastings and learn about Bologna’s heritage through the tour. Just let the local supplier know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.

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

2 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Bologna food region is one of the most famous in Italy, but finding the best producers to visit on your own takes hours of research. On this culinary tour, visit local and family-run producers most tourists miss for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples along the way, and indulge in breakfast and a multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings.

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Bologna Lamborghini and Ferrari Museum Maranello Entry Ticket

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Bologna with a 2-hour walking tour through its historic center. Your journey commences at Palazzo d'Accursio, steeped in centuries of history as the city's town hall. Traverse through the enchanting alleys to reach Piazza Maggiore, an emblematic square adorned with architectural marvels from the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Saint Petronio awaits, its grandeur reflecting in its vast dimensions and intricate interiors. Moving forward, you'll discover the quaint charm of Piazza della Mercanzia, pulsating with life at its heart, and Piazza Santo Stefano, ensconced by elegant edifices exuding timeless grace. As the tour draws to a close, behold the iconic Two Towers, stalwart symbols of Bologna's medieval legacy, standing tall against the sky. Each step unveils a piece of Bologna's captivating narrative, weaving history, art, and culture seamlessly into an unforgettable exploration.

Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna

Experience the magic of the Bolognese Hills on horseback, along the historic Via degli Dei. This unforgettable ride takes you deep into nature, surrounded by rolling hills, rivers, and centuries-old trees — just outside Bologna. Accompanied by an experienced equestrian guide, you'll explore peaceful trails at your own pace, with routes tailored to both beginners and seasoned riders. Whether you choose a short, scenic ride or a longer adventure through hidden lakes and historic landmarks, you'll enjoy a safe, immersive experience in one of Italy’s most picturesque landscapes.

Horseback Riding Experience in the Bolognese Hills

Horseback Riding Experience in the Bolognese Hills

1 hourFree Cancellation

Explore the heart of Bologna on a 2-hour walking tour in a small group, ideal for an authentic and immersive experience. With a certified Tour Guide, you will discover the city's iconic landmarks: the iconic Two Towers, the striking Piazza Santo Stefano, the elegant Piazza Minghetti and the lively Quadrilatero Point of Sale. You will admire the exterior of the Archiginnasio, an ancient palace of the University of Bologna, entering its charming courtyard. The tour continues in Piazza Maggiore and Piazza Nettuno, where you can admire the Basilica of San Petronio (with admission only for the morning tour), the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Re Enzo, the Salaborsa Library and Palazzo d'Accursio. Thanks to the limited number of participants, you can easily interact with the Guide, ask questions and enrich your interests. A unique opportunity to discover the history, art and culture of Bologna in depth and relaxed.

Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour

Bologna is one of Italy's most food-forward cities, so there's no better place to learn the tricks and techniques for turning out fresh pasta and creamy tiramisù like a pro. With this hands-on cooking class, hone your kitchen skills in a professional restaurant kitchen by making fettuccine and ravioli from scratch (each with its own sauce) under the guidance of your chef instructor. Once your pasta is ready, assemble a traditional tiramisù before sitting down to feast on the fruit of your labors, served with regional wines.

Bologna Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Put a Bolognese slant on an Italian food experience, with this small-group cooking class, hosted by locals who are passionate about their cuisine. After a welcome aperitivo of pignoletto wine and Bologna snacks of mortadella meat and crescenta focaccia, you’ll make tagliatelle pasta from scratch to accompany a homemade ragú. A self-made Casoni spritz is among the extra perks. Just note: This class isn’t suitable for children or anyone with special dietary needs.

Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15 tastings of the finest local food, wine, and 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar. We’ll begin with Tigella, a versatile and iconic pre-aperitivo, before exploring the central market and visiting traditional artisan shops. You’ll taste cold cuts including Mortadella, cheeses including Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 yrs Balsamic Vinegar, and fresh breads, all paired with local wines at the city’s oldest osteria. Strolling through the historic center, you’ll enjoy two beloved homemade pastas, Tortellini and Tagliatelle, at a traditional Trattoria Bolognese, perfectly complemented by local wine. To conclude, we’ll visit the best gelateria in town for unforgettable artisanal gelato crafted since 1976. Eat, drink, and experience Bologna’s culinary traditions like a true local a journey you’ll remember long after the last bite!

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The countryside between Bologna and Parma (known as Food Valley) is famous for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar, but it's not easy to visit producers on your own. On this tour, you'll gain access to two traditional farms to learn how these gourmet specialties are made, plus sample different ages of each during a guided tasting. Choose to get around with your own car or opt for a tour with transportation included for smooth logistics.

Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Optimize your time in Bologna and experience the city's culture and cuisine in just a few hours with this combined food-and-sightseeing tour. Join your guide and small group for a scenic walk through the heart of the old town to admire the sights in Piazza Maggiore before diving into the bustling Quadrilatero market district. Stop to sample local specialties from mortadella and tagliatelle al ragù to refreshing gelato as you listen to stories and anecdotes about the city and its history from your guide.

Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover why Bologna is known as La Grassa: “The Fat One” on this authentic 2-hour Street Food Walk through the heart of Italy's legendary food capital. Follow your guide through medieval streets, historic markets, & famous porticoes, while enjoying authentic IGP Mortadella Bologna with local wine, fresh pasta, aged Parmigiano Reggiano paired with traditional balsamic vinegar, and a classic Bolognese dessert. Between tastings, explore the Quadrilatero, Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and some of Bologna's most atmospheric streets. More than a food tour, this is your chance to eat your way through Bologna's history, meet trusted local vendors, and discover why food here isn't simply something you eat: it's part of the city's identity. - Duration: 2 hours filled with immersive food experiences - Small group sizes (4-8 people on average) for personal interaction - Includes tastings of Mortadella, Lasagna verde, Parmigiano, and more - Suitable for families

Bologna Street Food Walk: 2-hour Food Tour with all included!

1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Bologna aboard the tourist bus with our staff who will arrange the Reservation and will accompany you to the departure of the tour giving you all the information and relax while the audio guide reveals all the secrets of the city. Admire the monuments and stunning architecture of Bologna. An easy way to get a perspective of the city with a convenient hop-on hop-off tour covering its main historical attractions. At the end of the tour you will enjoy some tastings in the city center. With the Seat Reservation you will be taken directly to the departure of the Bus without queues

Bologna Open Bus skip the line & Food Tasting

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the heart of Italian gastronomic tradition with an unforgettable experience between Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham! Embark on a journey through authentic flavors and ancient craft techniques. Visit a local dairy and see the production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano up close: from copper cauldrons to majestic aging rooms, where thousands of shapes rest waiting to reach perfection. Hear the tales of the expert Guide and conclude with a delicious tasting of different ripenings. Then continue to a traditional ham factory. Discover every step of the Ham processing from the selection of meats to salting, up to the slow maturation that gives the product its unmistakable aroma. Attend the “tapping”, the method used to ensure quality, and toast with a glass of local wine during the final tasting. For those departing from bologna also included visit to the historic vinegar factory

Parmesan and Ham Factory Tour with tasting

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This tour offers a seamless way to explore two enchanting medieval villages in just one day, freeing you from the inconvenience of arranging a rental car. Benefit from the comfort of private transport, accompanied by a locally born and raised guide who brings fascinating insights. Highlights along the way include a traditional lunch, an olive oil tasting session in Brisighella, and a leisurely walk through the historic heart of Dozza.

BEST MEDIEVAL VILLAGES GETAWAY - Private Day Tour from Bologna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Devote a day to the food, supercars, and wine of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region with this customizable tour. Opt to include round-trip transport from Bologna, Modena, or Florence, or choose to meet at the start point near Modena. No matter what you choose, your itinerary is the same with visits to Maranello’s Ferrari Museum, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a winery, a balsamic vinegar producer, and lunch in a family-run agriturismo.

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

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

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore Bologna's food scene on a street food walk through the heart of the old town. Starting at Piazza della Mercanzia, follow your local host through lively streets and market lanes to five food stops, each a small local business or traditional food spot. Taste aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Bologna's famous tortellini with a twist, local cured meats and cheeses, a couple of glasses of local wine, and something sweet to finish. At every stop, your host shares the stories behind the food and how locals eat it today. Relaxed and social, this is a tour for travelers who want to taste authentic local flavors without the formalities of a sit-down meal. Come hungry, no lunch needed.

Bologna Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

Bologna Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

Bologna is famous for its wines—but what if you don’t know your Sangiovese from your Pignoletto? Ideal for anyone looking for a gastronomy crash course, this private, deluxe food and wine experience treats travelers to a sommelier-led wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses, meats, and olive oils from the region. And, if you're already a wine expert, get a chance to test your knowledge with Rewine technology.

Food and Wine Experience in Bologna, Italy

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Factories and Museums - Tour from Bologna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Bologna can be a confusing city to navigate for first-time visitors, but guided tours often take a big bite out of your travel budget. On this express tour, get the lay of the land and cover the top sights (and a few little-known gems) in the city center in less than two hours without breaking the bank. Learn about the local history and culture as you follow your guide through the old town, plus pick up tips and recommendations for further exploring on your own.

Bologna Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

This is an extremely comprehensive tour to discover the marvelous city of Bologna. A day of culture, art, and gastronomy among the city's main attractions. The program has been carefully designed to combine the great potential of Bologna's gastronomy (tortellini, mortadella, delicious cured hams, rice cake, tagliatelle, tortelloni, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, MOodena Dop TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR)... with that of its rich architectural and artistic heritage, including its splendid churches, palaces, ancient university, canals, and towers, and finally, a tunning museum rich in ancient art, the Pinacoteca Nazionale. Regarding its great famous gastronomy : most of its preparations do not need any poresentation (balsamic, parmesan cheese, pasta bolognese, lasagna, tortellini, parma ham, mortadella), but some of these delicacies are actual hidden gems for most of Italian travellers too! We ll visit also a TRADITIONAL PASTA LABORATORY for a qiuick and efficient LITTLE COOKING CLASS!

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

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

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna

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What are people saying about Bologna

Renee_Y, Oct 2026

A Wonderful Tour of Bologna’s History, Culture, and Hidden Gems!

We had a wonderful experience exploring Bologna with Sammy! Over the course of a little more than two hours, he took us through the city’s fascinating history, beautiful churches, historic university, hidden canals, medieval markets, and vibrant food districts. What made the tour especially memorable was Sammy’s personal perspective as a master’s student living in Bologna. He shared not only the city’s rich history but also what it’s like to live and study here today, giving us a genuine feel for the local culture. Sammy was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the city. We learned so much while enjoying a lovely walk through Bologna. Highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting!

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days

Tracey_E, Oct 2026

Highly recommend this food products tour

Very organized and well done tour of the cheese, balsamic and the prosciutto facilities. I would definitely recommend. You drive out quite a while so that plus going to 3 different places is why it’s a more expensive tour. I think it’s worth it though. If you’re a foodie or you just like to know how things are made, you will enjoy this. The balsamic is made on a family farm, so a small operation but they do a great job of explaining their process. I particularly enjoyed the tasting there. We bought some vinegar but you won’t feel pressured.

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

Denise_K, Oct 2026

Riccardo is the best tour guide ever. There is no competition

It is a long tour full of information. Riccardo is one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. If you really want to know Bologna and its history as well as food, then this is the tour for you. Don’t go hungry, this is food but you will walk many steps before that so fuel up! We absolutely loved this tour with Riccardo and will suggest it to our friends. Denise and Troy

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

Sharon_W, Oct 2026

A Must-do in Bologna!

Great introduction to Bologna and its food and culture! Federica was an amazing tour guide and brought us to so many different local spots. She was very friendly and had great energy. One of the people in my group was also feeling sick that day and still recovering from food poisoning from a few days ago, and she was extremely kind and accommodating throughout. If you’re ever in Bologna, I’d highly recommend booking this tour for a delicious and fun food adventure!

Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

Sharon_W, Oct 2026

Great for foodies who love cooking

Super fun cooking class with Kate and Clara! They made the ragu for us, but Kate taught us how to make the tagliatelle from scratch and Clara taught us how to make the spritz. Great energy and overall a very enjoyable and yummy experience! Highly recommend if you’re ever in Bologna!

Bologna Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy

Steve_G, Oct 2026

Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class

My wife, Emma, and I really enjoyed this cooking class in Bologna. We were shown how to make tiramisu, tortellini and tagliatelle, with prosecco and wine provided along the way. After a demonstration from our guide, Luca, we got stuck in and then, of course, got to eat everything we’d made. The atmosphere was really fun and friendly, and Luca was a great host. He was very entertaining and made the whole experience feel relaxed rather than like a formal cooking lesson. We were also lucky enough to be paired with a couple of Americans who were both also called Emma, and they were absolutely delightful company! The only slight downside was that it was quite tight around the table with everyone working together, and being tall, I found it a little awkward at times. In the end, though, we were having such a good time that it really didn’t matter. A fun, sociable and very tasty way to spend a few hours in Bologna. 8/10.

Bologna City Walking Tour

Sharon_W, Oct 2026

Thank you, Tamara!

Tamara was a wonderful tour guide. She has a great sense of humor and is very clear that she’s passionate about Bolognan history and art. She shared so many interesting tidbits about the city and different art styles as we walked through Bologna, making the tour really fun and memorable for my friends and I. Highly recommend her as a tour guide if you’re ever in Bologna.

Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

Thomas_G, Oct 2026

Easy walking enjoyable tour

Our tour guide Ilaria was very personable and upbeat throughout the tour. She was very knowledgeable about the food scene in Bologna. The tour captured highlights of the food customs that Bologna is known for. The tastings were simple, fresh, and delicious. Ilaria was very helpful in suggesting other activities for us once the tour was finished.

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

Susan_A, Oct 2026

Fun day!

A fun day eating and drinking! Loved the Parmesan cheese factory, and all the tastings we had. Enjoyed the balsamic vinegar tastings as well.Not big fans of Lambrusco wine but it was a nice winery and we did buy one bottle. A nice lunch at a local restaurant in the area. A little disappointed in the main courses. They were delicious but very similar. Wish they had chosen something a little bit different.

Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Factories and Museums - Tour from Bologna

Alison_F, Oct 2026

Excellent day out to Motor Valley

Well organized. Everything went smoothly. Exact itinerary wasn't as described but the elements were. We loved the Lamborghini Factory and how it contrasts to Pagani's non-automated processes. Of course, the cars were mind-blowing. Good lunch. Attentive and informative guides.

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

jane_L, Oct 2026

Delicious way to learn about Balogna and it's culture

We learned so much about the local culture and food. Our guide Eugenio Marchetti was fabulous, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We were a mixed group and he helped bring us all together. All the stops were delicious and we were well received by the restaurants. We had a delicious variety of foods, each well explained of its importance in the Balogna and Italian culture.

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

MARK_C, Oct 2026

My wife and I loved this...

My wife and I loved this tour. Diego was a fantastic guide: charming, informative and funny. It was a great way to become acquainted with the city generally and the food culture in particular; moreover, the food was delicious! I'd highly recommend it those visiting Bologna for the first time.