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

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Language barriers can make it tricky to know the best things to order at Bologna restaurants, but this private food tour helps you eliminate menu guesswork and enjoy the company of a private foodie host. Visit a variety of different eateries, and enjoy six or 10 local specialties along the way—from savory to sweet, and even local drinks. Potential bites depending on the option of the tour that is booked include torta di riso (a local dessert), tortellini fritti, formaggio bianco (a local cheese), piadina (a local sandwich).

Visit the most famous bakery in Bologna in your private tour

Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

2 to 3 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

Explore Bologna’s vibrant food scene through a street food experience in the heart of the city. Starting near Piazza della Mercanzia, 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

Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Factories and Museums - Tour from Bologna

8 hoursFree 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

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

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

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

Would you like to visit the city on two wheels, just like a local? During our bike ride through Bologna our tour leaders will show you the city's best-known places and its secret corners. The Bologna bike experience is a good idea if you wish to discover the city with a local, in a sustainable and fun way. Pedaling between churches, monuments and historic buildings, our tour leaders will provide you with some explanations of the city's most and least known attractions. This way you will be able to see many different landmarks in a short time, as well as fully enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant city.

Bologna Panoramic Bike Tour

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

Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bologna Private Intro Tour with a Local – Custom & Flexible

2 to 4 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

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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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.

BRISIGHELLA - TOP 10 MEDIEVAL VILLAGES IN ITALY

BEST MEDIEVAL VILLAGES GETAWAY - Private Day Tour from Bologna

8 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

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

Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

Bologna Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Quest

Special Offer

1 hourFree Cancellation

Discover the city from a local perspective, moving easily between major highlights and lesser-known spots that are difficult to fully appreciate on foot alone. This engaging bike tour through the city’s historic streets, hidden corners, and iconic landmarks. Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza Maggiore, the ancient University of Bologna, and the charming Jewish Ghetto. Stop at Giardini Margherita for a taste of local life, and unveil the city’s lesser-known canals that tell its rich history. Guided by a local tour leader, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience Bologna from a unique perspective.

Bologna Bike Tour: explore the Old Town & Secret Spots

Bologna Bike Tour: explore the Old Town & Secret Spots

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Richard_E, Oct 2026

The best. Yes, really.

Such a great morning learning to make pasta with our wonderful hosts Kate and Claudia. They did so much to ensure that all of us had great fun whilst learning something really useful! The wine flowed along with the many laughs. We all joined in with what was a really inclusive and positive vibe – soulful. The venue was beautiful and historically in tune with our mission to make fresh Bolognese tagliatelli. A massive thumbs-up from me. If you can, try to book with Kate and Claudia, you'll love 'em. And to my five funny fellow Danish students, I miss you already! Rich.

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

Pip_H, Oct 2026

Maurizio was incredibly...

Maurizio was incredibly welcoming, informative, and entertaining. We had a great time learning how to make 3 kinds of pasta which Maurizio then expertly cooked and served us alongside homemade sauces - delicious! He was very accommodating with dietary requirements. We enjoyed hearing his family stories about pasta making, and being accompanied by his cat and dog!

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days

Claudia_P, Oct 2026

🇮🇹 10 +++ — an...

🇮🇹 10 +++ — AN EXPERIENCE FOR THE BOOKS! 🇮🇹 Julia was absolutely AMAZING! ❤️ Informative, funny, passionate, and full of energy, she made this experience unforgettable. From Parmigiano Reggiano 🧀 to DOP Prosciutto and everything in between, we discovered the flavours, traditions, and treasures of this incredible region. And the balsamic vinegar? Just lick that spoon! 🤤 That first taste was only the beginning of the feast that was about to come! WARNING ‼️ LUNCH IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! 😂 Time to unbuckle your belt and put on your stretchy pants! One appetizer after another, followed by FOUR dishes, dessert, espresso, and Limoncello. 🍋☕ Did I mention the BOTTLES AND BOTTLES OF WINE? 🍷🍷🍷 Still and sparkling water flowed, the music played, and before we knew it, we were singing, dancing, laughing, and celebrating together. It wasn’t just a meal or the tour . It was a PARTY! 🎉 The kind of experience where strangers become friends, the laughter never stops, and nobody wants to leave. BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO, JULIA! 👏👏👏 Thank you for the knowledge, the passion, the laughter, the incredible food, and, most importantly, the beautiful memories. This is what travelling is all about — discovering, tasting, sharing, and connecting with wonderful people. A HUGE 10 +++! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ll be talking about for years to come Thank you Italian days Vicky & Claudia Montréal

Bologna City Walking Tour

Carrie_F, Oct 2026

Victoria was an excellent...

Victoria was an excellent guide and provided is with a very good history of Bologna. She touched on the most important aspects of life in Bologna including religious, academic and gastronomic. We really enjoyed this introduction to Bologna. Thank you Victoria.

Bologna Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy

KerriAnne_T, Oct 2026

This was a really fun...

This was a really fun evening and we had a great time. We did the 7pm session and we found this a perfect thing to do after a day of exploring - combining learning something new and dinner and socialising at the same time! Ala was an awesome teacher and good fun!

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

Jeffrey_R, Sept 2026

Modena experience

It is a full day of activity with nonstop visits in Modena. Good for those wanting a lot to see. Each stop is pleasant and educational. Would not mind a little slower pace though. The Balsamic vinegar factory with lunch was a favorite. Our driver Michael was delightful and very helpful. He made the day most enjoyable. Of course, the Ferrari factory/museum is a special treat not to be missed. A very enjoyable day.

Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch

Sheri_G, Sept 2026

Parmigiana Reggiano, Balsamic, Lambrusco Winery and Luncheon

It was a full day touring Bologna countryside and learning about the history, farms and products. Enjoyed learning about the products and the passion that they had for their farms, products and history. Will never look at Parmigiana Reggiano or balsamic the same way. Loved the restaurant that the tour guide selected to showcase some traditional dishes.

Bologna: Dinner, Wine & Food Tastings Experience

Gregor_C, Sept 2026

Our guide Naz was...

Our guide Naz was excellent. She gave a very interesting tour of the historic centre. The highlight (unsurprisingly in Bologna) is the food. We tried cheese in the old market streets, followed a platter of meats, cheese, and vegetables (served with wine), and then onto dinner where we got to try some delicious pasta dishes. The evening finished with a trip to a geletaria which topped off an excellent tour. Highly reccomend!!

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

Robin_E, Sept 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.

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

Randall_P, Sept 2026

Outstanding Food Tout with Valentina!

Awesome tour! Valentina was great! We learned so much about Bologna, and the food choices were excellent! She is really passionate about her city and the amazing food! She taught us about the history of the food, how and where it’s produced, and the restaurants were outstanding!

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