Bologna Private Food Tour

Discover the secrets of Bologna's renowned Quadrilatero Market on a private food tour, where you'll savor local delicacies and uncover the city's rich culinary heritage.

Discover the vibrant food culture of Bologna on a private tour of the renowned Quadrilatero Market. Led by a certified guide, you’ll explore historic shops, taste local delicacies, and enjoy a dedicated tasting session. This immersive experience promises to satisfy both your appetite and curiosity, offering insights into the city’s culinary heritage. With a sweet specialty voucher included, this tour is a must-try for any food enthusiast visiting the region.

Key Points

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  • 2-hour guided tour of Bologna’s historic Quadrilatero Market with a private certified guide.
  • Opportunity to learn about Bologna’s culinary tradition and sample local Bolognese delicacies.
  • 30-minute food tasting session included, along with a voucher for a sweet specialty.
  • Tour available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, starting at Piazza del Nettuno.
  • Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
You can check availability for your dates here:

Tour Overview

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The Bologna Private Food Tour offers a 2-hour guided exploration of the city’s historic Quadrilatero Market, where participants can enjoy the vibrant culinary culture of Bologna.

Priced from $141.91 per person, the tour is available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It starts at Piazza del Nettuno and includes a 1-hour guided visit to the market, 30 minutes of food tastings, and a return to the starting point.

Participants can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the tour can be booked with no upfront payment.

Itinerary

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Starting at Piazza del Nettuno, the tour takes participants on a 1-hour guided visit through the historic Quadrilatero Market.

Visitors will:

  1. Explore the bustling market stalls and picturesque streets of the Quadrilatero neighborhood.

  2. Spend 30 minutes sampling local products and Bolognese delicacies at the food market.

  3. Return to the starting point of Piazza del Nettuno to conclude the 2-hour experience.

Throughout the tour, the private guide will share insights into Bologna’s culinary tradition and history, allowing participants to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the city’s historical center.

Tour Highlights

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A highlight of this tour is the opportunity to explore the historic market shops and picturesque streets of the Quadrilatero Market.

Participants will learn about Bologna’s culinary tradition and history from a private guide as they taste local products and Bolognese delicacies.

A private guide leads participants through tastings of Bologna’s culinary tradition and local delicacies, enriching their understanding of the city’s gastronomic heritage.

The vibrant atmosphere of Bologna’s historical center adds to the experience.

Visitors can look forward to a 30-minute food tasting at the market and a voucher for a sweet specialty, completing the immersive exploration of the city’s renowned gastronomic heritage.

Inclusions

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This tour includes a certified tour guide who’ll lead the exploration of the Quadrilatero market.

Participants can look forward to several tasty inclusions:

  • A 30-minute food tasting session at the market to sample local Bolognese delicacies.

  • A voucher for a sweet specialty, a delightful end to the culinary journey.

  • Bologna Tour welcome staff to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

However, hotel pickup/drop-off and lunch aren’t included.

Guests should wear comfortable shoes and refrain from bringing large bags or luggage.

Any dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance.

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Important Information

Although the tour isn’t suitable for people with mobility impairments, participants should wear comfortable shoes to fully enjoy the experience.

Guests can’t bring large bags or luggage due to space constraints.

The tour provider requests that guests notify them in advance about any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary needs so they can accommodate accordingly.

The day before the tour, staff will contact participants with details to ensure a smooth experience.

Meeting Point and Cancellation Policy

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The meeting point for the Bologna Private Food Tour is Piazza del Nettuno, next to the bar Vittorio Emanuele.

The tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Participants can also reserve their spot without any upfront payment.

The key details are:

  1. Meeting point: Piazza del Nettuno, next to bar Vittorio Emanuele

  2. Free cancellation: Up to 24 hours in advance for full refund

  3. Reserve now & pay later: Book your spot with no upfront payment

Pricing and Language Options

The Bologna Private Food Tour is priced from $141.91 per person.

The Bologna Private Food Tour is priced from $141.91 per person.

It’s a 2-hour tour available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

The meeting point is Piazza del Nettuno, next to bar Vittorio Emanuele.

Participants can take advantage of the free cancellation policy – they can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

The tour also offers a "reserve now & pay later" option, allowing guests to book their spot without upfront payment.

What to Expect

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As participants arrive at the starting point of Piazza del Nettuno, they’ll be greeted by the Bologna Tour welcome staff.

From there, they’ll embark on a 2-hour private food tour, exploring the historic Quadrilatero Market.

The tour includes:

  1. A 1-hour guided tour through the market’s shops and picturesque streets.

  2. 30 minutes of food tastings, where they’ll sample local Bolognese delicacies.

  3. A voucher for a sweet specialty, allowing them to savor a traditional treat.

Comfortable shoes are recommended, and large bags or luggage aren’t permitted.

The tour isn’t suitable for those with mobility impairments.

The Sum Up

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This private food tour in Bologna offers a unique opportunity to take in the city’s rich culinary heritage. Visitors will explore the historic Quadrilatero Market, taste local Bolognese delicacies, and enjoy a dedicated food tasting session, all led by a certified guide. With a sweet specialty voucher included, this tour promises to satisfy both the appetite and curiosity of foodies.

You can check availability for your dates here: