All Bologna Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Private tour in historic Acetaia and Winery with lunch

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca is one of Bologna's top sights, but its hilltop location makes access tricky. Instead, enjoy a hassle-free way to explore the basilica with a trip aboard the San Luca Express, a mini-train that whisks you up the hill and back. Along the way, learn insider facts from the provided audio guide. If preferred, upgrade to add on food vouchers or a city tour afterwards.

San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting

San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting

2 hours 30 minutesFree 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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Dedicate a day to Italian super cars on your Bologna vacation, and visit the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums on a day trip. Offering a fuss-free way to visit both sites, the day trip includes round-trip transport, prebooked entry, and your own private guide. You’ll check out production lines, and see exhibits of vintage cars and models. Note that the Lamborghini factory tour is cancelled until August 2022.

Black&Red:Lambo Museum,Ferrari Factory,Ferrari Museum,Lunch,Private transport

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Get a taste of the flavors of Bologna on this small-group food tour. Consider both breakfast and lunch sorted, along with plenty of opportunities to try artisanal eats and local specialities from historical vendors. Pick from cheeses, handmade pasta, balsamic vinegar, gelato and much more. Learn about the city's history from your guide during your tour, putting everything you try in this experience into context.

Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience

Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience

4 hours 30 minutesFree 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: Pasta, Markets & Gelato

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Guided by a professional chef, you'll discover the secrets behind real gelato: from selecting quality ingredients to mixing, churning, and freezing. You'll explore seasonal flavors and classic pairings, using fresh fruit, chocolate, nuts, or spices to create different flavors. This hands-on experience is perfect for both adults and families, and suitable for curious beginners as well as food lovers. You’ll work step by step through the process, learning techniques you can easily replicate at home, even without a gelato machine! At the end of the class, you’ll taste your own creations with the group and take home a recipe booklet including everything you prepared and more ideas to experiment with in your own kitchen.

Family-friendly Gelato Making Class in Bologna

Family-friendly Gelato Making Class in Bologna

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the history of iconic Made in Italy cars with an exclusive small-group tour departing from the center of Bologna. Accompanied by a driver, you will reach the symbolic places of Italian automotive excellence. The first stop is the Lamborghini Museum, where you can freely admire legendary models such as the Miura and Countach, up to the latest and most spectacular supercars such as the Aventador SVJ. A journey between design, innovation and pure power. The tour continues at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will trace the history of the Prancing Horse through racing cars, iconic models and installations that tell the Ferrari myth. At the end of the experience, stop at a local restaurant for a typical regional lunch with two courses, water and a glass of wine, to also taste the authentic tastes of Emilia-Romagna. An unmissable experience that combines engines, Italian excellence and gastronomic tradition.

From Bologna: Small Group Motor valley Experience with lunch

Emilia Romagna is known for its standout gastronomy, even throughout Italy. Get an insider’s introduction to several of its most famous food products during this half-day, private tasting tour, which includes a sit-down lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy guided visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, historic vinegar factory, and traditional winery. Door-to-door vehicle transfers are included.

Parmigiano Vinegar and Winery tour with lunch

Discover the authentic flavors of Bologna with a guided tour in the heart of the historic center. Stroll through the historic shops of the charming Quadrilatero Point of Sale, a true symbol of the local gastronomic tradition, and be guided to discover the culinary excellence of the city. Accompanied by a local Guide, you will hear curiosities and anecdotes about Bolognese cuisine as you immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the centre. Along the way, there are 3 tastings of typical products, selected to offer you an authentic taste of the local specialties. The experience ends with a sweet little surprise, perfect to close this journey in beauty among the flavors of Bologna.

Bologna Food Tour small group

2 hoursFree Cancellation

There is no better place to learn how to make authentic pasta and tiramisù from scratch than Italy’s culinary capital of Bologna. Meet your local host and instructor to pick up tips and tricks for turning out flawless filled and shaped pasta and assembling a luscious tiramisù by hand. Then celebrate your new skills in the kitchen with a final tasting to sample the dishes you’ve prepared, served with wine.

Bologna: Pasta, Tiramisu or Lasagna Class with Wine

Bologna: Pasta, Tiramisu or Lasagna Class with Wine

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Palazzo d'Accursio, one of the most iconic places in Bologna, and visit the imposing Clock Tower. With a handy audio guide on your smartphone, you will explore the tower, discovering stories and curiosities up to the inner mechanism of the clock. See the Municipal Art Collections*, filled with treasures that tell the story of Bologna. End with a tasting of typical products in the heart of the city to live the Bolognese experience! *The Municipal Art Collections are closed on Mondays. Access to the terrace is subject to restrictions: sign a release, forbidden to children under 8 years, animals, and with unsuitable footwear such as flip-flops, heels and any type of open shoes.

Bologna Skip-the-line entrance to the Clock Tower and Art Collections

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Emilia Romagna is renowned for its culinary delights, and this private full-day food tour offers an immersive experience in the region's Food Valley, including a visit to Parma. Choose to drive yourself or have a professional driver, then enjoy visits to producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Lunch includes local wines and typical dishes, providing a true taste of the area’s specialties.

Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

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

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

Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Traditional balsamic Tour from Bologna

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

Kickstart Bologna: Private & Custom Tour With a Local Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Luxury Transfer, from Ravenna Cruise Port to Bologna Airport (BLQ) or Bologna City Centre or Bologna station from Bologna Airport (BLQ) or Bologna City Centre or Bologna station to Ravenna Cruise Port up to 7 passengers. • Meeting with Cartel • No hidden charges • Clean cars and professional drivers We have child seats for all ages, Water and free Wi-Fi on board. The vehicles are clean inside and out; the drivers are always well dressed and always pay attention to the guest. They will meet you with a sign with your name then help you with your luggage and and take you to your destination.

Private transport Bologna - Cruise Terminal (Ravenna)

Private transportation To/From Bologna To/From Ravenna Cruise Terminal

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local Bologna home with your host Giovanna, a native who has lived in Bologna for over 60 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Start with a memorable tour of one of Bologna's markets. Depending on the day, visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero (a market with medieval origins) or del Erbe where Giovanna buys her seasonal fruit and vegetables. Here, you can buy local and regional produce, from fruit and vegetables to meat, cheese, and salami. Return to Giovanna's home kitchen where she will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from family recipes - a pasta, sauce and a side or dessert. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with your host, a warm and gentle retired history and philosophy teacher who lives in an apartment in a large villa with her daughters. Giovanna loves cooking particularly enjoys introducing guests to traditional Bolognese culture and cuisine.

Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Bologna with Giovanna C

4 hoursFree Cancellation

20 to 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Bologna Airport transfer

If you visit Bologna, a trip to the official Lamborghini Museum is a must. Just a few kilometers from the center of Bologna, you can discover the entire world of Lamborghini automobiles. Enjoy a visit to the museum and explore one of Italy’s top luxury car brands. Visit the best collection of new and historic cars from Lamborghini, one of the most famous automotive brands in the world.

Lamborghini Museum Entrance Ticket in Bologna

Lamborghini Museum Entrance Ticket in Bologna

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Welcome the capital of Emilia-Romagna. A city less travelled, we will cover the most important landmarks and buildings, stroll through the Piazza Maggiore onto the Fountain of Neptune and discover why it is UNESCO’s “City of Music”. Witness the difference between the modern new city and the historical old town. Hear about the legends of the towers of the city, and know why Bologna has different nicknames like “La Dotta” (The Learned), “La Grassa” (The Fat) and “La Rossa” (The Red). Visit the Medieval Market and Loggia Dei Mercanti, Anatomy Theater, The Two Towers and The complex of San Stefano. Learn why the famous dish from Bologna is actually called a different name and immerse yourself in the historic grandeur of the city that is home to Europe’s oldest university. You will learn about: Different nicknames of Bologna and why Unique Porticos Rich history and culture dating back to the Villanovan Culture - one of the oldest phase of Etruscan Civilisation Medieval Architecture

Bologna Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide

Bologna Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

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What are people saying about Bologna

Penny_K, Oct 2026

Wonderful foody day!

Loved the entire day. It was educational and tasty! I loved learning how Parmesan, Balsamic vinegar, and sparkling Lambrusco are produced. The guides at each venue we visited were gracious and very informative. Each venue provided generous and delicious tastings at the end of each tour of the production facilities. Lunch, which included a wide variety of delicious regional dishes, was fantastic and oh so filling! Valentina, our guide for the day, was excellent! She shared knowledge of the geography and history of the region that contributed to the production of the products we tasted, as well as the foods common in this region and those we had at lunch. Consequently, I would highly recommend this tour to any foodies visiting Bologna!

Historic Center Walking Tour in 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 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 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 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.

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.