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Picture this, a night out in Bologna hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Bologna.

Destination

Bologna, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 3 Bites
• 3 Drinks (non-alcoholic available)
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Under the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, Via dell'Indipendenza 45 - Bologna to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Vibrant Hot Spots

   On this private tour, you’ll explore an area of the city known for its nightlife and lively atmosphere. Your local host will take you to 3 of their favorite places to grab a drink and unwind

4. Types of Drinks

   Enjoy a drink in each of the spots you’ll visit. Each of your drinks is typical of the local culture and can vary from alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and cocktails to non-alcoholic beverages, all depending on the city you visit and what the locals like to sip on

5. Delicious Bites

   Your local host has paired each drink with a bite typical of the city for a perfect match made in heaven and will explain why these pairings are some of the locals’ favorites

6. Highlights of the Area

   As you hop from hot spot to hot spot, your host will point out different highlights in the Center such as Finestrella and Palazzo del Podestà, giving you a perfect opportunity to get to know more of Bologna off the beaten path

7. Nightlife Recommendations

   Throughout your tour, your local host will point out and give you personalized recommendations of where to go and what to do at night in Bologna, that way you can enjoy a city like a local no matter the time of the day!

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Maree🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luca)

16 October 2024

Luca was a wonderful extremely knowledgeable guide who shared so much history and information about the food and drinks in Bologna. He also provided a wealth of follow up information which was so valuable during our stay. Bologna is a beautiful fascinating town to visit.Bologna Drinks and Bites

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

17 May 2024

Marco was an amazing tour lead! We arrived from Florence and didn’t have anything planned for our travel day. We quickly saw Marco’s available wine and small bites and so about we did! He went out of his way to accommodate our dietary needs and took us to great local spots. Highly recommend Marco and thanks for the great time! Perfect night!!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

6 November 2023

Marco was a wonderful tour guide. He was hilarious, knowledgeable of his city and just a joy to be around. Would highly recommend d touring with Marco. Marco is lovely

PAM🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sarah)

11 September 2023

A warm, sunny Sunday afternoon was made even better by a walking tour with Sarah, an accomplished travel journalist, wine writer and thirty year resident of the city. The tour takes in several bars which also serve snacks, some of the major attractions of Bologna and Sarah provides a stream of information on markets, bars, restaurants and other local items of interest. Sarah’s focus during our tour was on wines from Emilia-Romagna, including the internationally obscure but very seductive Albano variety. Sarah is an engaging and natural communicator with a passion for her work and was most generous with her time. An afternoon well spent.Best bars and bites in Bologna

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luca)

17 June 2023

We had a great evening with Luca. He provided both a tour of the city as well as introduced us to the foods the region is famous for. His choices were spot on and our entire family (including 2 teenage sons) had a great time. We had been traveling in Italy for a week and this was for sure the most authentic and “local” food and dining we had our entire trip. Highly recommend! Luca was also super helpful setting up a tour for the next day to Modena and surrounding areas. Great evening

Yvonne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

2 September 2022

This walking tour was an excellent introduction to the city of Bologna. Marco was very knowledgable, personable and knew many great places to eat and see. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you have a short time in Bologna.Great Tour!

Caroline🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luca)

31 August 2022

Luca was friendly and knowledgeable about the history, particularly the food culture of Bologna. He showed us places a little off the beaten track and gave us great recommendations for other places to try particularly an amazing gelateria. Too much mortadella though :) I put on 1 kg in one night!Great evenng exploring the food in Bologna

Antonio🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Claudia)

18 May 2022

El tour magnífico, muy buenas explicaciones de la cultura, Urbanismo y gastronomía. La comida muy buena y los lugares visitados muy bien escogidos. Altamente recomendable. Fantástico

Martin🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Paolo)

12 March 2022

Touring Bologna with Marco is quite an exciting experience. He is so funny energetic and full of fascinating information that makes Bologna a even more interesting city. He also took us to fantastic tasting and hosting in places we would have never found or enter without him. Its a sure delightfunny guy

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

19 December 2021

Sarah was awesome, so much knowledge while eating and drinking our way through Bologna! Sarah got us really psyched about Bologna and the foodie city of Italy! Highly recommend booking with Sarah during your travels in Bologna! Fun, adventures and worthwhile!

Meinhardt🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sarah)

8 September 2020

Dear Reader, As can be seen from the title of this review, we absolutely loved this expercience. Sarah (our guide/local) was from the start on fully comitted to provide my girlfriend with the perfect birthday present (the tour). She came with nice suggestions and questions in order to tailor it in such a way our tour through the wine world of bologna would be optimal. She showed us surprising locations and made us taste a variety of mouth watering wines. From drinking modern orange natural wine to finding ourselves sipping a classic red in One of the oldest wine bars of the city (unchanged since 1472 I believe), Sarah included it all in a great trip. Adding up her nice British sense of humor and a number of great stories about the city we would only be able to conclude that this is an absolute ‘must’ when visiting the culinary capital of Italy: Bologna! Amazing & Complete + W Fair Share of Humor

Nina🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Gioia)

5 September 2020

We went on a wine tour with Gioia, who showed us some great bars around Bologna. We ate local foods, drank wine, and learned about Bologna. Gioia's English is great. What we loved most about our tour, is that it felt like a night out with a friend! Energetic, enthousiastic and fun

Carissa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gioia)

31 January 2020

My partner and I had just arrived in Bologna and the waking eats and bites tour of Bologna was the best start to our stay here. Gioia was so welcoming and knowledgeable about food and wine and so easy to talk to. She showed us sights and places based on her very extensive knowledge of Bologna. The places we went to we had delicious snack and drinks and we didn’t walk away hungry or thirsty. Gioia was a great host and I would highly recommend her for any tour of Bologna. Amazing walk through Bologna

Lisa Marie🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Sarah)

26 July 2025

Sarah was a fantastic guide! She contacted us ahead of time to ask about our preferences and allergies or if there is anything we don‘t eat. Her tour included local highlights as well as lesser known gems and we immediately fell in love with the Pignoletto! Sarah told us a lot about Bolognese culture and cuisine, and provided all sorts of recommendations which were very helpful for the rest of our trip. She even sent us a list of her 18 favorite restaurants and wine bars with short descriptions and after our tour she texted us recipes for famous local dishes. It was the absolute best way to start our trip and we highly recommend Sarah‘s food tours to anyone, especially if you haven‘t been to Bologna!Best way to start a trip!

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paolo)

10 July 2025

Our food tour with Paolo was fabulous. His passion for food and Bologna itself is clearly evident and infectious. The tour itself was well thought out and perfectly paced, providing an experience that is only possibly with the help of a guide. Thanks Paolo!Bologna Bites are Better

jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

4 July 2025

Marco was great. Took my family to local places that were very fun. We were tired of standard Italy (pasta) and he took us on a fun food tour of other things. Amazing foodie tour

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

2 July 2025

Really enjoyed our two hour tour with Marco. He was super knowledgeable and helpful, yet very easy-going. Nice change from the usual hyper tour guide energy that I think is more typical. He was also very helpful when I had questions regarding other things like transportation to the airport etc. Highly recommend. Great tour.

Janis

(About local Marco)

25 June 2025

Marco went above and beyond when giving our tour. The weather wasn’t ideal and we were a small party of three but he followed through with the commitment and we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Marco if you get the chance!Above and beyond!

Daniel 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

19 June 2025

Marco provided us with local flavors, bites and sights. He knew the local vendors and was very informative. We especially enjoyed the parmesan cheese tasting, cannelli making, and balsamic vinegar tasting. Marco was a wealth of info and stories, and very at ease. But, I have to say Marco looked rather unkempt. He gave the appearance that he slept in the clothes he had on and just rolled out of bed. Overall, I would recommend the private tour.Local knowledge and flair

Unknown

(About local Marco)

14 June 2025

Delightful guide who listened to what we expected out of the day and adjusted accordingly. He was very knowledgeable and hospitable and we would definitely use him again. Cheese amd vinegar tour with Marco

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

14 June 2025

We spent a lovely two hours with Frederik. He knows so much about the history of Bologna and how the culture weaves into the cuisine. We tasted classic Bolognese bites and toured the Medieval markets while learning about hidden historic gems along the way. We would highly recommend spending time with Frederik to get your bearings in Bologna. He helped us plan our time in the city and gave great recommendations. Great mix of food & history

Steve & Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

13 June 2025

Frederik is a terrific guide! He is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable about his home city. Pride of place came through clearly as he took us on a most wonderful wander through the center of Bologna. When Frederik found out that we were interested in music, art and architecture, he made sure to point out beautiful details about the people and places important to the cultural life of the city. We walked miles with him, seeing the medieval towers and the markets full of meats and cheeses; fruits and vegetables; pastas and trattorias. He highlighted for us the intersection and interplay of history and architecture. By the end of the tour, we knew that one visit to Bologna would not be enough and already want to come back. And, at the end of the tour, he found a table for us in one of his favorite trattorias and helped us order lunch and gave us some great tips of other neighborhoods through which to wander before heading back to our hotel to rest our weary feet.Companionable Guide to the Best of Bologna

Nita🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sarah)

13 June 2025

The food tour was a really good insight into the foods and wines of Emilia Romana. Sarah is really passionate about Bologna and we really learnt a lot about the region and its specialities. Bologna Food tour

TC🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marco)

13 June 2025

We had a wonderful time with Marco discovering the delights of Emilia Romania. Marco was extremely knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. We were never rushed. I would certainly recommend Marko to others and would definitely ask Marko to guide us when next back in Bologna. A most enjoyable and rewarding experience. Exploring with Marco

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

9 June 2025

We had a great time touring around Bologna, sampling many different types of local cuisine will discussing everything under the sun. Thanks Marco, you got our trip off to a great start! Great time with Marco!

Tim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

4 June 2025

We have a nice two hour tour with Marco - very knowledgeable and colorful fellow who helped us find some excellent local spots, including date some great foods and answered our questions and did a great job showing us around. We even got to try rolling tortellini which is a bit tricky ! We recommend Marco. Marco was great

Ernie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

30 May 2025

Fredrik was prompt, friendly, and well informed. We were there on a Sunday which was challenging, but he exceeded expectations. The history, food, and traditions were well explained. We were a last minute booking and he was accompanied and gracious. We are now hooked on Parmesan and balsamic vinegar. Life changing. When asked for a dinner recommendation, he not only offered a suggestion, he made the reservation. It was a delightful, memorable dinner that made our time in Bologna. Highly recommend, Fredrik. Delicious, Informative and Friendly

njlondon

(About local Paolo)

26 May 2025

Excellent mixture of food experiences with history and humour from Paolo in his beautiful city. We will never make the mistake of mixing spaghetti with meat again!! One of several food “monstrosities” Highly recommended Fantastic food tour with Paolo

Barbara🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sarah)

19 May 2025

Family of 5 from Canada (all adults) went on this tour with Sarah Friday. Sarah was very responsive to questions we had beforehand and also reached out with details etc. She is well organized and the tour ran smoothly. The walk through the countryside was amazing. Both wineries were very welcoming and generous. Highly recommend this tour with Sarah. 2 wineries tour with Sarah

James

(About local Paolo)

18 May 2025

we had a disastrous time with our 2 bookings with this organisation and were mucked around so much we finished up cancelling one of the planned tours. But finally and after much correspondence we got Paolo and all the problems were forgotten. He was great and showed us a side of the Bolognaise food we had never seen before. His knowledge and clarity of explanation were both very good.Finally someone good

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

16 May 2025

Truly our favorite part of our Bologna trip. Paolo was incredible from his knowledge of history and cuisine to his friendliness with all those we met at each shop as well as his general, fun demeanor. We learned, we ate, we laughed. I couldn’t have asked for a better food tour or guide. Grazie, Paolo! You’ve got to book your tour with Paolo

Jann🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Paolo)

14 May 2025

We spent a lovely morning with Paolo. He was both knowledgeable and entertaining. He was also very patient with our questions and at the times we took a little longer than necessary - balsamic vinegar tasting for example, this was great fun! I think though rather than a food tour I would recommend a historical walking tour of Bologna as you can get the food everywhere, at your own pace. Charismatic and informative

Esther🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marco)

9 May 2025

Tolle geführte Tour. Tall Guy Marco hat uns ein paar schöne Ecken gezeigt :) War alles sehr schmackhaft, wenn auch der Preis etwas hoch. Vielen Dank Lecker

Samantha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

8 May 2025

Sarah was very generous with her time for us. Not only did we get flavors from several places in the market and around town, but she toured us around other interesting locations that had nothing to do with the tasting tour. She has a vast knowledge of Bologna and is a sommelier with intimate knowledge of wine in the region. Having done a different food tour last week in Venice, which was also lovely, we appreciated this curated experience that didn’t leave us feeling too stuffed to walk - we were happy and satisfied. We would highly recommend Sarah, who was very accommodating to our involuntary schedule change (don’t ask) and extremely helpful. Very kind and knowledgeable

Andreas

(About local Frederik)

27 April 2025

The Tour was valuable and informative. The food was varied and delicious. Interesting tour with great insights

Madalene 🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Marco)

22 April 2025

We enjoyed the food tour with Marco, it was very interesting to learn about different foods in Bologna. Food was really good and more than enough, topped with the best gelato. Marco spend time with us and very willing to answer questions Excellent foodtour with Marco

Mary

(About local Paolo)

17 April 2025

Paolo knew all the best spots to hit. He introduced us to local cuisine we did not know existed. He was attentive to my limitations and we walked at my pace. There was never any pressure to buy. I loved the old indoor market and could have strolled there longer! I highly recommend him as a guide with excellent English.A great day in Bologna

Jean

(About local Paolo)

12 April 2025

We had a great time with Paolo on a food tour with just the two of us. We learned alot and enjoyed all the samplings along the route. Thanks Paolo for being such a fabulous guide!Fun and friendly foodie tour

Marjon

(About local Luca)

7 April 2025

Luca told us a lot about the city and took us to nice places where we tasted typical bolognese dishes and delicious wine. I eat gluten-free and he has done his best to arrange alternatives for me while my family enjoyed the pasta and cake. Thanks Luca!Great experience

Anna

(About local Sarah)

6 April 2025

We had a walk around Bologna with Sarah for well over three hours. On the way we experienced the amazing food this region has to offer. In addition to the well known hams and cheeses, Sarah introduced us to other stuff on the menu that we probably wouldn’t have tried if it hadn’t been for her recommendation. In addition to the food and wine tastings, Sarah shared her knowledge of Bologna’s history and culture. A perfect day to discover this hidden gem! Heaven for a foodie

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

5 April 2025

Paolo was wonderful to tour with, showcasing not only a vast knowledge of the city, but also history of the food and restaurants he showed us! Arrive hungry because these are not tiny tastings and you will end the day very happy and full! Special thanks to Paolo for working around my mobility issues and our dietary restraints. He was very accommodating and understanding! Grazie Mille, Paolo! Sono felice incontrarti!Knowledge to share and very flexible!

Erika🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

14 March 2025

Marco is a true insider who deftly handled any good related questions we threw at him. We navigated Bologna with several bonus stops. Highly recommend.Thereof no substitute for experience

Liam

(About local Frederik)

18 February 2025

The perfect guide. Great insider knowledge of Bologna, flexible and great fun. Highly recommended. Fantastic!

Boo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

16 February 2025

Sarah is a lovely person, knowledgeable, funny, and kind. I was in town researching a new novel, and she helped paint such a lovely picture of Bologna, through history, food, and wine. Don't think twice about hiring her! I never could have found the special haunts and hidden spots without her.sensational guide!

Unknown

(About local Isadora)

31 January 2025

Isadora was an excellent guide very informative. Would highly recommend! She also has great taste in restaurants!! Claudio Fasulo Amazing

Tony

(About local Isadora)

31 January 2025

What a great 3 hours spent with Isadora. A great story teller , personable and so interesting. We learned so many amazing facts about Bologna. Which we never would have without this tour. To top it off Isadora gave us 2 amazing recommendations for restaurants. We did them both and they were beyond amazing!!! Thank youAmazing must do!

Sally

(About local Paolo)

19 January 2025

Paola was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable & very friendly. We enjoyed our tour with him very much! Highly recommend! Paolo was a fantastic tour guide!

John

(About local Marco)

12 January 2025

Marco is larger then life, both in personality and stature. His knowledge of the food scence in Bologna and surrounding areas is matched with his love and passion for it. Lucky this is a walking tour, because we needed. Each meal was amazing. Marco was also adaptive with his itinerary, as we told him we had already done a city walking tour, so he took as to other locations in the city, which we didn't explore previously.I'm still full!!!

Ron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

29 December 2024

Fredrick, is a great guide. He is fun, knowledgeable, organized and connected to the city. Our tour was fantastic. Highly recommend Fredrick. RonFood Tour Bologna

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

27 December 2024

Marco is a special character and we thoroughly enjoyed our day with him. He showed us lots of places the locals go, was full of great tips, very knowledgeable, and of course the food samples were spot on. We’d do it again just to peel a layer deeper. Thank you Marco! Great day with Marco