All Bologna Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator

8 hoursFree Cancellation

A small-group experience in a cozy Bologna kitchen, where a local pasta master guides you through the secrets of real Bolognese lasagna and homemade gelato. More than just a class, this is a chance to cook, taste and connect around the table while discovering the recipes and traditions that make Bologna Italy’s food capital. You’ll prepare authentic green pasta from scratch using fresh spinach, just like in a Bolognese kitchen. You will learn how to roll the pasta by hand with a rolling pin and create your own homemade lasagna, layering it with creamy béchamel sauce and rich slow-cooked ragù. You’ll also discover the art of authentic Italian gelato, preparing fresh artisanal gelato and tasting different homemade flavors created during the class. Before sitting down to enjoy everything you’ve made, we’ll start with a relaxed Italian aperitivo featuring local wine and regional specialties, the perfect way to share the experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Bologna: Fresh Pasta, Ragu, Lasagna and Gelato Cooking Class

Bologna: Fresh Pasta, Ragu, Lasagna and Gelato Cooking Class

The wine tasting workshop of Emilia Romagna

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Bologna sits at the center of Italy's 'Motor Valley', home to the country's most iconic car museums. Visit the top three in a single day without the hassle of following a map or guidebook with this small-group tour from Bologna. Stop at the Ferrari Museum and the Enzo Ferrari Museum to take a deep dive into the world of 'La Rossa' plus marvel at the supercars at the Lamborghini Museum and Factory.

Ferrari and Lamborghini Museums, Pagani Factory & Museum - Tour from Bologna

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bologna Private Intro Tour with a Local – Custom & Flexible

2 to 4 hoursFree 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

From Bologna: Small Group Motor valley Experience with lunch

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Book 24h in advance to Learn about three iconic Italian automobile makers during this full-day, small-group excursion to the Ferrari Museum, the Lamborghini Museum, and the Ducati Factory and Museum. Ride comfortably from Bologna in a private bus or minivan. Listen to detailed commentary from your English-speaking guide. Upgrade to test-drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini or try the F1 Simulator at an additional cost.

Ferrari Museum, Ducati Lamborghini Factories and Museums

8 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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the food excellences of Modena: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar. Visit with a guide an authentic farm, the production phases, from the milk to a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. The aging storage is an amazing place where thousands of wheels sleeps! Finish the experience with a delicious full tasting The guided visit at a Balsamic Producer on the hills will tell you all the secrets about this excellence, the"Black Gold". The tasting of 5 ages with a tea-spoon will give you emotions and feelings that only here you can feel! (if not available, we will do the tour in an othe racetaia) Prosciutto and cured-meats as salami, pancetta, coppa, mortadella are typical of this Region: this producer is one of the best and his products are so good. The guided tour will surprise you but the delicious lunch will transport you in an other World! A glass of Lambrusco is always included MIN. PEOPLE REQUESTED FOR THE TOUR: 2 From 2 to 3/4 pp car From 4 to 7 pp minivan

Emilia Food: Prosciutto with lunch,Parmigiano, Balsamic,Transport

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

I am a professional chef with many years of experience. I have worked even outside Italy. I am great expert of our gastronomy and expert of the traditional Bologna kitchen. We will enjoy preparing the Ragù typical Bolognese Sauce and two kind of handmade pasta: tortelloni and Tagliatelle. At the end I will send by mail all the slides of recipes we have done together. I will explain everything step by step to prepare these delicious dishes.

Tagliatelle with ragù Bolognese. We will do together

Handmade Pasta making Class with Chef Antonio

Master four traditional pasta shapes in one sitting in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From tagliatelle with ragù to caramelle with butter and sage, this four-hour class is a deep and joyful dive into the pasta-making heritage of Emilia-Romagna. The menu you will prepare includes: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pignoletto wine - tagliatelle and strichetti, both served with slow-simmered ragù - tortelloni and caramelle with butter and sage - classic tiramisù with mascarpone and cocoa Local wines, unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate celebration of Bologna's pasta heritage, limited to 8 guests.

Make Four Types of Handmade Pasta in Bologna (5-Course Meal)

3 hours 30 minutesFree 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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Learn & Eat: fresh pasta masterclass and meal in a local's home

Bologna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, is not only famous for pasta and ragù but also for its rich gelato tradition. This immersive masterclass invites you to discover the art of gelato-making, using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Under the guidance of a local gelato artisan, you’ll learn how to prepare traditional gelato from scratch, exploring the balance of flavors, textures, and natural ingredients that make Italian gelato unique. From crafting the perfect base to churning it to creamy perfection, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of Italy’s most beloved culinary traditions. While your gelato is taking shape, enjoy a small aperitivo and learn about the history and cultural significance of gelato in Bologna. Finally, sit down to taste your freshly made gelato, savoring its smooth texture and rich flavors, paired with a glass of local wine for the perfect sweet experience.

Gelato Class in Bologna to Learn Churn and Taste Italian Gelato

2 hoursFree 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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Bologna

4 hours 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

Traditional cooking class with tortellini, gnocchi, tagliatelle

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scopri Bologna attraverso la sua gastronomia e impara a cucinare le ricette regionali con una persona del posto. La lezione si svolge in una casa privata sulle colline di Bologna e include tutto ciò di cui hai bisogno per apprezzare l'autentica cucina dell'Emilia-Romagna. Scopri Bologna mentre cucini, poi assaggia le tue creazioni accompagnate da un vino, nella cordiale compagnia dei tuoi accompagnatori.

Lezione con Chef di Cucina Tradizionale Bolognese

5 hoursFree Cancellation

This experience will make you feeling like taking a time machine and return back of so much time, when the nonna was just waiting for all family to come and she was starting in the morning preparing the ragu and then sitting in the kitchen to make some pasta as well. We will prepare the ragu following the original receipe of the real bolognese families and will then make three different shapes of pasta using roller pin and other tools. Lunch or dinner will then follow and you will taste all the wonderful things you prepared together with a sweet surprise lovely prepared from Marco for you.

Cooking Class making ragù, tortelloni and tagliatelle

Skip the hassle and stress of navigating public transport with this private transfer directly from the Bologna airport to your final destination in Ravenna. Meet your driver right outside the arrivals exit and be on the road in minutes. Leave the tricky airport and city driving to a professional and reach your hotel or other destination in Ravenna rested and ready to discover the best of the city.

Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Rávena

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Save yourself the stress of figuring out local public transport routes and make travelling between the airport and the city a breeze with this private transfer service. No need to worry about fixed times – the pickup is customized to your scheduled flight and arranged in a time slot that suits you. After meeting your driver at your hotel, airport or private address, sit back, relax and enjoy door-to-door service to your city hotel. We take care of you and your belongings from departure to arrival. We offer a premium service with professional drivers and a premium Mercedes-Benz minivan. For different locations around Bologna, feel free to contact us.

Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Bologna city

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bologna Walking Tour with Pasta Demo

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Arrival from Bologna Airport BLQ to Modena or Verona by Minivan

35 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna

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What are people saying about Bologna

Terry_J, Nov 2026

Take a tour with a local when you arrive

Our tour guide , Vera , was wonderful. I love starting my visit to a new city with a tour from a local tour guide. Vera was very knowledgeable and passionate about Bologna. We walked the main streets and back alleys…cathedrals, public squares, government and religious buildings plus THE TOWERS and their history. We visited a grocery story and neighborhood restaurant. And she was very generous with her time and suggestions for future things to do.

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

Arnold_L, Nov 2026

Cooking with class in Bologna

Cooking a traditional dish in Bologna was a highlight of our visit. The staff was wonderful and witty. The instructions clear and patient. We absolutely loved the class and meeting other travelers. It was like a big family gathering. Highly recommend this experience.

Bologna Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy

Denise_S, Nov 2026

Luca is a wonderful chef and guide

This was a cooking experience for pasta and tiramisu. We got to make two different types of pasta. Luca was the best guide to show us how to use the pasta machine and make the tiramisu. It was fun to sit with our other students to eat the results of our work. We had a fabulous time!

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

Leslie_C, Oct 2026

Bologna food extravaganza

We had the best time touring the city with Mateo. We tasted local wines, charcuterie, two pasta dishes, gelato and balsamic vinegar. A truly amazing way to experience Bologna cuisine with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. I wouldn't hesitate to do this all over again. Don't miss this one!

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

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!

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 Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato

chris_w, Oct 2026

Bologna food tour with wine

Great 3 hour tour to experience the best of all the food in Bologna. Our guide Erica was very professional and engaging. The restaurant experience was a bit disappointing in its atmosphere and food presentation although the food was delicious. The gelato stop was okay, but I felt the employees lacked and serving was quite small. The market tour along with the subsequent tasting in the osteria was fantastic!

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 Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

Marci_H, Oct 2026

Great way to explore Bologna

This tour was so much fun! Our guide Sara was knowledgeable about the history of Bologna and the foods of the region. She did a great job guiding us through the streets and telling us all about the history of this very cool city. We had a great time and highly recommend the tour!

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 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.