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Host: Stella (food tour)

Bologna, Italy

USD
$195-$349 per person

Bologna Food & Market Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Stella (food tour)

Stella is a licensed Bologna tour guide with a passion for Italian food, history, and local culture. After years of working in an office, she decided to follow her passion and trained to become a professional tour guide. Since 2019, she has been introducing travelers to Bologna through its historic streets, lively food markets, traditional shops, and celebrated cuisine. Food has always been an important part of Stella's life. She began cooking as a child and still fondly remembers preparing her first tagliatelle al ragù for her entire family. Today, she loves sharing the foods and traditions that make Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region one of Italy's great culinary destinations, from handmade fresh pasta to Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and traditional balsamic vinegar. For Stella, understanding where local food comes from and meeting the people who preserve these traditions makes it taste even better. She looks forward to sharing the stories, flavors, and people behind Bologna's food culture with travelers from around the world.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food Tour: (1-5 guests) Discover Bologna through its food, history, and local traditions on a private 3.5-hour Bologna food tour with Stella, a licensed local guide, or one of her equally knowledgeable colleagues. Walk through the historic center of Bologna, exploring some of the city's most fascinating squares and streets while learning about the history and food traditions connected to each neighborhood. Along the way, visit lively Bologna food markets, traditional shops, and artisanal producers to taste local specialties and discover the ingredients that have made Emilia-Romagna famous around the world. Meet local food artisans and learn about traditional methods passed down through generations. You might watch a pasta maker create fresh pasta by hand and hear about techniques and recipes learned from their grandmothers. Taste a variety of regional specialties while discovering the stories behind iconic foods such as fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, cured meats, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Throughout your private Bologna food tour, your guide will share local stories and historical insights while introducing you to hidden gems and favorite vendors known for high-quality local products. Enjoy tastings of regional specialties along the way, with two glasses of wine included in your experience. By the end of the tour, you'll have discovered not only what Bolognese people eat, but also how the city's food, history, and culture are deeply connected. For added convenience, pickup from your hotel is included if you are staying in Bologna's city center. If your hotel is outside the city center, you will meet your guide at the iconic Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune), conveniently located in the heart of historic Bologna.

Notes: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Please share any dietary restrictions when booking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this 3.5-hour Bologna food tour. Complimentary hotel pickup is included for guests staying in Bologna's city center. If your hotel is outside the city center, please meet your guide at Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune) in central Bologna.

Languages spoken: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Your food tastings on this Bologna food tour include:
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Dop
  • Mortadella Di Bologna Igp And Salame Rosa (Cured Meats)
  • Different Kind Of Bread (Tigella And Crescentina)
  • Pasta Fresca (Tagliatelle Al Ragu’ Or Tortellini)
  • Rice Cake And Espresso Coffee
  • Gelato
  • Two Glasses of Wine

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
Luca took us to a number of places to try various types of local food. He included a lot of sightseeing and historic context during our walk, which was greatly appreciated. We would definitely recommend this tour.
- Micheal May 11, 2025

Stella (food tour)

$195-$349 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 $349 $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 $349 $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 9:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Stella (food tour)

Stella is a licensed Bologna tour guide with a passion for Italian food, history, and local culture. After years of working in an office, she decided to follow her passion and trained to become a professional tour guide. Since 2019, she has been introducing travelers to Bologna through its historic streets, lively food markets, traditional shops, and celebrated cuisine. Food has always been an important part of Stella's life. She began cooking as a child and still fondly remembers preparing her first tagliatelle al ragù for her entire family. Today, she loves sharing the foods and traditions that make Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region one of Italy's great culinary destinations, from handmade fresh pasta to Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and traditional balsamic vinegar. For Stella, understanding where local food comes from and meeting the people who preserve these traditions makes it taste even better. She looks forward to sharing the stories, flavors, and people behind Bologna's food culture with travelers from around the world.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food Tour: (1-5 guests) Discover Bologna through its food, history, and local traditions on a private 3.5-hour Bologna food tour with Stella, a licensed local guide, or one of her equally knowledgeable colleagues. Walk through the historic center of Bologna, exploring some of the city's most fascinating squares and streets while learning about the history and food traditions connected to each neighborhood. Along the way, visit lively Bologna food markets, traditional shops, and artisanal producers to taste local specialties and discover the ingredients that have made Emilia-Romagna famous around the world. Meet local food artisans and learn about traditional methods passed down through generations. You might watch a pasta maker create fresh pasta by hand and hear about techniques and recipes learned from their grandmothers. Taste a variety of regional specialties while discovering the stories behind iconic foods such as fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, cured meats, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Throughout your private Bologna food tour, your guide will share local stories and historical insights while introducing you to hidden gems and favorite vendors known for high-quality local products. Enjoy tastings of regional specialties along the way, with two glasses of wine included in your experience. By the end of the tour, you'll have discovered not only what Bolognese people eat, but also how the city's food, history, and culture are deeply connected. For added convenience, pickup from your hotel is included if you are staying in Bologna's city center. If your hotel is outside the city center, you will meet your guide at the iconic Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune), conveniently located in the heart of historic Bologna.

Notes: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Please share any dietary restrictions when booking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this 3.5-hour Bologna food tour. Complimentary hotel pickup is included for guests staying in Bologna's city center. If your hotel is outside the city center, please meet your guide at Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune) in central Bologna.

Languages spoken: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Your food tastings on this Bologna food tour include:
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Dop
  • Mortadella Di Bologna Igp And Salame Rosa (Cured Meats)
  • Different Kind Of Bread (Tigella And Crescentina)
  • Pasta Fresca (Tagliatelle Al Ragu’ Or Tortellini)
  • Rice Cake And Espresso Coffee
  • Gelato
  • Two Glasses of Wine

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
Luca took us to a number of places to try various types of local food. He included a lot of sightseeing and historic context during our walk, which was greatly appreciated. We would definitely recommend this tour.
- Micheal May 11, 2025
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 $349 $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 $349 $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 9:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm
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