Bologna
Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(61)
Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’
Taste your way around the historic center trying some of the best foods in Bologna and discovering why it is known as the food capital of Italy
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore the Centro Storico, the historic center, and visit its best local markets, eateries and food shops
- Visit Mercato delle Erbe to sample regional and seasonal produce and freshly made pasta
- Stop for a drink and a dish in one of the market restaurants or wine bars
- Taste specialty regional produce in a salumeria - like cheeses and cured meats - in the Quadrilatero
- Visit a local osteria which the locals love, but most tourists would never find
- Indulge in creamy gelato at a generations-old gelateria
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
7-8 tastings of various Bolognese specialties
A coffee, craft beer, glass of regional wine or a soft drink
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks (additional to the ones included in the experience)
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Duck into a small salumeria - specialist food stores which sell cured meats, cheeses, and regional ingredients - your host knows exactly which ones make the best mortadella, a smooth textured pork sausage, salame, parmigiano, and pecorino cheese.
Celebrate local flavors, and genuine ingredients, and get a sense of the food culture in an authentic and historical environment at a traditional osteria.
Visit a generations-old, specialty pasta store and sample a few varieties - it’s important to know your tortellini from your tortelloni! Admire the biggest covered market in town, the Mercato delle Erbe, for a true taste of Bolognese tradition where everything is made with ‘zero-kilometer ingredients’, from silky tagliatelle alla ragù to freshly-baked focaccia.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Susan,
Dec 2024
Be ready to eat and learn the history of Bologna! Andrea was great as a guide and his love of Bologna shined through.
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Susan,
Dec 2024
Outgoing, friendly and overall a nice person!
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Elvira,
Sep 2024
It was excellent. Our guide Gabriele was incredible, very knowledgeable. He also told us a lot about Bologna.
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Bill,
Sep 2024
Nicola took the time to tailor our Tour to our expectations and interests. Very personable and gave us information we used. He also helped us through an issue that needed a Local's knowledge. Top Drawer! Fun and usable Information. All Pro.
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Bill,
Sep 2024
Nicola took the time to tailor our Tour to our expectations and interests. Very personable and gave us information we used. He also helped us through an issue that needed a Local's knowledge. Top Drawer! Fun and usable Information.
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Ian,
Dec 2023
A great way to get into a city quickly. It makes the rest of a short city break so much better! Learn about the food and culture, where to go and when, and how to get about from someone that lives there. It saves so much wasted time!
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