Private Bologna Food & Wine Tour

Absolutely. Bologna is Italy’s gastronomic capital — home to tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, Parmigiano, balsamic, and mortadella. A private tour gives your group exclusive access to family-run trattorias, hands-on tortellino-making, and the medieval Mercato di Mezzo, all at a flexible pace with a guide focused entirely on you.

All food and drink across 5 stops and 10 generous tastings, your tortellino-making session, Pignoletto and Lambrusco wine pairings, espresso, your dedicated private guide, and a donated meal via World Central Kitchen. No hidden charges, no upsells.

This private food tour runs 3 hours, with Monday–Saturday morning departures at 10:00 am or 10:30 am. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.

The Quadrilatero (Bologna’s medieval food market), Santo Stefano (porticoed elegance around one of the city’s most beautiful piazzas), and the University District (Europe’s oldest university, packed with osterias).

Private bookings are available for 2 to 12 guests. For larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience — get in touch.

 We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance — and around major automotive industry events and conferences, much earlier.

Yes. Stops, pacing, dietary focus, wine selection, and start time can be adjusted. We can also build day-trip programs from Florence, Milan, or Venice, plus extended Emilia-Romagna itineraries with our private tour team.

This tour is suitable from age 4 and up. Wine is for ages 18+; non-alcoholic alternatives provided for younger guests.

A full meal’s worth of Emilian classics — 24/36-month Parmigiano with 15/24-year balsamic, your own tortellino, handmade tortelloni, tagliatelle al ragù, tigella with prosciutto, friggione, mortadella sandwich, torta di riso, and a chocolate tortellino dessert.

Yes. Pignoletto sparkling white, Lambrusco sparkling red, traditional Italian espresso, and water — all included in the price.

Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited given the egg-pasta and cured-meat menu. Share dietary restrictions when booking; on a private booking we have more flexibility to plan around dietary needs.

Yes — you’ll eat at least the equivalent of a full meal across the 10 tastings. Most guests need a long walk afterwards, not lunch.

Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.

Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings — including automotive industry programs, conference experiences, and Motor Valley incentive trips.

All guides are fluent in English; native Italian. Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German are available on request — let us know when booking.

No. The majority of Bologna stops are family-run venues that work exclusively with us, and on a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.

Bologna’s historic centre is mostly flat, with the famous porticoes providing covered walkways. Some venues have step access. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works.

Yes. We also run private food tours in Rome, Florence, Naples, Milan, Palermo, and Venice. Get in touch and we’ll help plan your full Italy itinerary.