Bologna
Bolognese trattoria experience - dinner with a local
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
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Bolognese trattoria experience - dinner with a local
Dine with a local at one of their favorite trattorias in Bologna, Italy's food capital. Eating like an Italian doesn't get closer than this!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Sit down to dinner with your host in a classic trattoria or osteria
- Discover a place where the locals really eat and try the classic dishes that are served there
- Learn about Italian food culture and the dishes that are eaten for primo and secondo
- Taste the flavors of Bologna as you order the classic dishes that are staples in the city
- Enjoy a glass of regional wine, beer or soft drink with your meal
- Get recommendations from your host about the best places to eat in the city
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
A full meal consisting of antipasti to share, then 2 courses and 2 drinks per person
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks additional to those stated above
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
Ah, bella Italia, how we adore your dedication to delicious food. Bologna is known as Italy’s food capital (a contentious title if ever we heard one), and the only thing better than good food is good food and good company.
So you’ll join one of our friendly local Bologna hosts to enjoy dinner together at a local trattoria or osteria, indulging in great food, cooked with all the love and attention you’d expect in Bologna la Grassa.
Get to know Bologna’s cuisine and traditional dishes, as you feast on antipasti followed by two traditional courses, or perhaps one course and delicious gelato (we suggest you don’t wear tight trousers). The Bolognese are passionate about their food culture, and with such incredible seasonal produce available, it’s no wonder.
Italian meals are all about enjoyment and gratifying conversation, so get to know your host over a few glasses of wine, chatting about the food culture of the area. They’ll also be more than happy to fill you in on all the best eateries and food markets to try out during the remainder of your stay.
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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Marsha,
Mar 2024
Mirko was wonderful! He knows everything about Bologna and can tailor the tour to anything you want to see and do. He is so passionate about the food and also knows so much history!
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Blake,
Feb 2024
Had a phenomenal time with him in Bologna. The man’s knowledge of the history of the city was amazing. The tour was never bland or boring. He always kept it fun and entertaining. He left it up to us how much of the tour would be food based and history based. We got a lot of both. The food spots were delicious. Make sure you make him take you for gelato (he’s even got a spreadsheet on what gelato spots are best in town, the guys an expert) I highly recommend the tour. I knew nothing about Bologna and now it is one of my favorite spots on earth
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Jennifer,
Dec 2023
We really enjoyed our Bologna food tour with Simoni Lorenza. We tasted all types of local foods while walking through the city (and learning about its history). We enjoyed it so much that we scheduled another tour with her - a day trip to a Parmesan factory and a balsamic vinegar house. I highly recommend!
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Susan,
Oct 2023
We took the train to Bologna for the day from Milan. Our guide, Daniele was just wonderful - we were a party go 6 - directions for meeting were perfect. Daniele was very friendly, kind and informative - we were a "walking food tour" but he pointed out historical sights, brought us to amazing markets, food/wine tastings and left us with places to see when our time was done. We would definitely recommend this tour and enjoying the many wonderful aspects of Bologna!
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Angela,
Oct 2023
Daniela was awesome. We had wonderful food and learned so much about Bologna. We would recommend this tour for anyone who loves food and wants to learn about the city.
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Steve,
Oct 2023
Fantastic walking foodie tour to see and taste the best of bologna.
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