Top Bologna Literary Tours

With this small-group walking food tour in Bologna, you'll make 6 stops at historical shops and restaurants to taste more than 20 local specialties such as tortellini, ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, mortadella, regional wine and much more. Along the way you visit the main spots of Bologna including a market, and discover legends and stories of Bologna.

Skip the set itinerary and script of an organized tour and explore Bologna with a local host for a fully customized visit tailored to your pace and interests. Take in blockbuster attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri plus delve into the parts of the city known only to locals to discover unique sights, favorite eateries, and little-known gems.

Explore the culinary traditions of Bologna with this small-group half-day food tour. Join a guide for a small-group walking tour and taste local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bolognese ragu, and mortadella. Begin the tour with a gourmet coffee, visit markets, and meet artisans at work to see how tortellini are made.

You'll be able to experience the local way of eating and drinking in Bologna thanks to this experience. We'll take you through a gastronomic journey which will make you discover what are the hidden places that only the locals knows and that you must try! The goal is to share with you what exactly our typical day would be, the classic outing we do with our friends and family, surprising your appetite and taste buds with + 15 foods and wine tastings! We'll start with the most versatile and iconic local dishes served as a pre-aperitivo, la Tigella! Then we will move on directly purchasing and tasting cold cuts, cheeses and breads, many different types but all belonging to the Area of Bologna, always accompanied by local wine in the oldest Osteria of the City. Then walking through the old town centre, we'll try two iconic homemade pasta (Tortellini and Tagliatelle) in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with another local wine. We will conclude with the best gelato in town!

Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!

Bologna sits in the heart of Emilia Romagna's 'Motor Valley' and 'Food Valley'. Experience the both in one day with this unique tour that combines visits to the area's top automotive museums Marvel at iconic Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati collections and enjoy a cheese farm tour and tasting. You can even take a test drive around the local track (extra charge).

Make the most of your day in Bologna with this guided walking tour that touches on the city’s A-list sights in just hours. Stroll beneath the UNESCO-listed porticoes to the main Piazza Maggiore to visit Basilica of San Petronio and Fountain of Neptune, gaze up at the twin medieval towers - a symbol of the city - and admire other significant city landmarks while you learn about Bologna's long history and famed cuisine.

A great tour for first-time visitors, you’ll see the city with a local guide who has a passion for Bologna. The tour is completely customizable—visit a cafe for a snack based on your dietary preferences (or maybe some grappa), indulge in a bit of shopping, or check out a few art galleries. Learn about the city’s Medieval and Renaissance history and explore the plazas and old buildings downtown.

Climb the 498 steps to reach the top of the Torre degli Asinelli and enjoy the splendid panorama that dominates the whole city. Scan the QR code to listen to the audio guide and discover the history of this monument, now a symbol of Bologna. Recover your strength with a small tasting in selected shops in the center using the vouchers that will be given to you. NOTE: Admission is prohibited to unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 and to pets of any size.

Visiting Bologna with me will give you the opportunity to notice details from works of art which are beautiful and insightful, but rarely detected. My tour starts from Piazza Maggiore, where I will give you an exciting overview of the history of Bologna. Then we will walk through the Basilica of San Petronio, where there are beautiful frescos and the longest indoor meridian line built in 1600s. We will visit the astonishing Lamentation on Jesus Christ entirely made of terracotta in the 1400s. After a quick break we will conclude the tour in the beautiful permanent collection of the City Hall, ending the tour where we started. We will spend 3 hours immerse in images and colors that you could not notice without me.