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Picture this: an evening in Bologna, hopping between historic wine bars, where each glass tells a story of tradition and flavor. Savor locally renowned wines perfectly paired with regional bites as you soak in the city’s rich wine culture. Join a local expert and experience Bologna’s timeless wine scene like never before!

Destination

Bologna, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 4 Wines
• 2 Local Snacks
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 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 At the steps of the main entrance of the Basilica - 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. Historic Wine Bars & Hidden Gems

   On this private wine tour, you’ll explore Bologna’s most atmospheric historic wine bars, where tradition meets local culture

4. Exceptional Local Wines

   njoy a carefully selected glass of wine at each stop, featuring regional varieties that highlight Bologna’s rich winemaking heritage. From classic Sangiovese to natural wines, every sip will immerse you in the flavors of Emilia-Romagna

5. Delicious Bites

   Your local host has paired some of the wines 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. History & Hidden Corners

   As you stroll between wine bars, your host will unveil fascinating stories and hidden corners of Bologna, from the former Jewish Ghetto to the lively Quadrilatero market. You’ll even pass beneath a historic fountain that once spouted wine!

7. Insider Tips & Recommendations

   Looking to continue your night out? Your local host will provide personalized recommendations on where to enjoy more exceptional wines, cozy bars, or even late-night bites, ensuring you experience Bologna like a true local

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

21 December 2024

Frederick was an enthusiastic and expert on Bologna. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him. Enthusiastic and expertise

Hilary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

2 December 2024

We had an amazing time with Paolo for a food tour of Bologna. He took us to real gems that highlighted the local products and gave us a great overview both of the culinary history of the region and Bologna in general. We learned a lot and left with full bellies and greater appreciation and understanding of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the area. I am still dreaming of the perfect Tigella treats and that ultimate espresso! Grazie Mille, Paolo!Deep knowledge of culinary delights!

Panos🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Frederik)

24 November 2024

Professional and friendly

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

1 November 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Frederik. He is personable, informed and extremely passionate about Bologna. We learned so much about the history and culture of the city and experienced aspects that we couldn't have done without his guidance. We recommend him highly and will book tours with him when we return! Fantastic tour

Kate🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sarah)

21 October 2024

Sarah is very knowledgeable about wines and gave us a great insight into some of the most iconic foods of the region, as well as a little information about the city throughout the tour. She was very generous with her time, and helpful with her communications before meeting. The tastings were spot on in terms of variety and quantities. All in all the tour gave us a great introduction to city and its culinary offerings, and left us only hungry to explore more! Definitely recommended.Great intro to Bologna's food and wine

Thomas E🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

20 October 2024

A terrific intro to Bolgnese cuisine. Personable, knowledgeable, interesting. Got some great restaurant recommendations, too.Worth doung!

Sandra

(About local Frederik)

16 October 2024

We signed up for a 3 hour tour of regional foods. What we got was a 2 hour tour. Frederick provided us with 5 pieces of meat and cheese each. We asked for some gluten free substitutions. Rather than provide gluten free pasta he served olives and crackers. For "regional" dessert he took us to a gelato shop. This was a cheap alternative to true Bolognese dessert. I requested to purchase some local items. He made excuses that they were not in season inspite of having seen them in stores. The whole experience seemed like a cheap rip off.Con Artist

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

15 October 2024

I signed up for a basic food tasting tour with Paolo, but got so much more! Paolo is a wealth of information about bolognese food as well as a historian. He explained the 3000 year history of the city concisely and hit high notes! He was patient with questions and never rushed us. I would spend a day with Paolo even if there was no fabulous food involved! Wonderful Tour

Erin🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Frederik)

13 October 2024

Frederik is amazing. My spouse and I had the pleasure of joining a walking tour of Bologna led by Frederik, and it was an outstanding experience. From the moment we met, Frederik's passion for the city was evident. His knowledge of Bologna’s history, architecture, and culture added depth to every stop on the tour. The pace of the tour was perfect, allowing us to soak in the sights without feeling rushed. Frederik also recommended local eateries and hidden gems, enhancing our overall experience in the city. Overall, I highly recommend this walking tour for anyone wanting to explore Bologna. Frederik is a fantastic guide who truly brings the city to life!Bologna’s Best

Carole

(About local Frederik)

10 October 2024

We signed up for this tour based on the advertised agenda and picked our guide based on reviews. The day of the tour we received a note that the guide and the location of the tour had been changed. That was not an issue. We met Frederick at the new spot and proceeded on the tour. He is very nice and has a lot of historical information to offer. We appreciated that, but since we had signed up for a food tour with 10 tastings and gelato at the end and were bringing our grandson, the itinerary was not what we wished for. We understood that he wanted to provide “quality over quantity”, but the experience was long and hard for us at the beginning because we did not ever stop for tastings. We finally arrived at the shop of Paolo, who was wonderful. We then had a small portion of lasagna and a platter of meats and cheeses along with a glass of wine. That was the tasting. Paolo did provide Nutella for our grandson. That was a hit with him, but again since we had paid the prices we did for the experience, we were disappointed with the reality. All in all an interesting experience, but not as advertised. Informative, but not as advertised

Christal

(About local Sarah)

3 October 2024

I'm a demo cooking instructor and my husband is reallly into wines -- Sarah curated a wonderful food and wine tour that met all our interests and expectations. She always managed to throw in wonderful stories and history tidbits about Bologna and we never would have found anywhere else. Loved her, loved the tour! Sarah KNOWS Bologna!

Richard

(About local Frederik)

19 September 2024

Hi - we did a tour with Frederick last week in Bologna; he is very friendly and educated about not just the food in this city, but also the history. He answered all our questions and was very easy to talk to and get along with. However, here are several issues we have with the tour - 1) The tour was scheduled for 1130AM - I was asked to move it to 1230 which was fine, we re-arranged our schedule. But the guide was 15 minutes late and showed up at 1245pm. 2) The tour was scheduled for 3 hours on the booking, but it was barely 2 hours. We learned a lot in the 2 hours, but with the costs of this tour, it really shouldn't be advertised for 3 hours if it's not going to be? 3) Maybe most disappointing, was the lack of food tasting/served. We toured around the old part of the city to different places to learn about Bologna's history and food, which was great but no food in this part of the tour. Then we walked a little bit to one shop, where we sampled a very small piece of lasagna and then was offered a few meats and one cheese on two boards, with a glass of wine. For how this tour is advertised, only one food eating stop and so little food to sample? I've been on many food tours worldwide, and this was by FAR the smallest amount of variety of foods I've been able to sample and taste on a tour. Again, we liked Frederick, but due to the shortened tour, complete lack of food variety to taste.. with what you pay for the tour, I don't think I would do it again. Calling it "10 local food and Drink tasting" is downright false advertising, apologies. Good tour but falsely advertised

Yvonne 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Paolo)

18 September 2024

We enjoyed a personalized 3 hour food tour with Paulo which was fantastic. His local knowledge of all the foods and the history of Bologna was first class and delivered in an interesting and relatable way. Paulos English is excellent so we felt lucky to have spent the time with him and now feel we have a rich understanding of Bologna. Strongly recommend 10

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

17 September 2024

We’re so grateful to Sarah for such an enjoyable time. The ten tastings of Bologna more than lived up to its name. We really appreciated how Sarah adapted the tour to the things we told her we liked, and the result was an afternoon that left us satisfied with the things we ate and drank as well as what we saw and learned of the city. The beautiful weather helped, of course, but that’s just a bonus. We peppered Sarah all kinds of questions, not just about the food, and she gave us great advice for the rest of our time in Bologna. Plus, she was so welcoming and friendly. We’re so happy we booked a tour with her!What a fantastic afternoon!

Tessa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Frederik)

12 September 2024

We had a fabulous tour with Frederik. He was very knowledgeable and gave us some excellent dining suggestions.Bologna Tour

George

(About local Paolo)

12 September 2024

Paolo was a wonderful guide for our private tour. He is passionate about his city of Bologna, and very knowledgeable about its history and culture. Would highly recommend.Bologna Tour with Paolo

Heidi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

27 August 2024

I am a travel agent and I sent me clients on a walking tour of Bologna with Paolo. They had a wonderful time. They loved his historical knowledge and he took them down logs of cool alleyways and showed cool architecture. Paolo is very open to doing what the client wants. My clients were unsure what they wanted to see so Paolo took them to the canals first and that was perfect. His communication with me was excellent. I would definitely recommend Paolo as a guide.My Clients Had a wonderful time with Paolo

Irwin

(About local Paolo)

24 July 2024

We had a v we y nice tour with Paolo. He was very informative about Bologna and it's history. We learned a geat deal about the foods of the area. Good experience.

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

15 July 2024

We took this private tour on our first evening in Bologna so that we could take a deep dive into the local cuisine. Paolo was the perfect guide. He has curated an extremely well-rounded experience that truly showcases what this region offers - meats, cheeses, balsamic vinegar, pasta, pastry, and wines. Paolo is extremely knowledgable and incredibly passionate about his city and its amazing food. I highly recommend this experience. A Fun & Informative Culinary Experience

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

6 July 2024

Paolo was a great tour guide. He took us to try some amazing authentic cuisine and provided us with background on the dishes and their importance to Bologna and the region. Added bonus was the historical information he shared as we passed by significant landmarks on our walk. Would highly recommend!Great Food Tour

Nishit🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

2 July 2024

Paolo was a fantastic guide , providing historical context and a deep understanding of the town. He was also able to provide what turned out to be wonderful recommendations for restaurants and bars. Hire Paolo! Highly knowledgeable and friendly guide

Cherita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

24 June 2024

Frederik was so knowledgeable and excited to share his city with us. He gave us some history and took us to a great little local shop for wine and several dishes. He kept us away from the tourist traps and the owner of the shop, Paulo, was very welcoming. I definitely recommend this tour. Fantastic tour!

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

24 June 2024

Paolo was wonderful and fun. He knows EVERYTHING about Bologna. He gave great restaurant recommendations too.Fantastic experience

Sue

(About local Paolo)

17 June 2024

We booked a last minute food tour with Paolo to learn more about the food in Bologna. It was well worth our time. Paolo was knowledgeable about the food and the city of Bologna. We learned a lot about the city and food that we may not have learned had we not done this tour. Paolo was delightful and we enjoyed our time with him. Great food tour with Paolo

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

4 June 2024

Sarah was very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew about the history of the food and wine, and even gave us a walking tour of the town. Highly recommend! Excellent food tour of Bologna

Marco

(About local Paolo)

1 June 2024

Paolo war sehr nett und fachkundig. Er konnte viel zum Essen und der Stadt erzählen. Leider hat er die Tour bereits nach zwei statt nach drei Stunden Stunden beendet. Auch die Essensauswahl war sehr überschaubar. Dafür war die Tour deutlich zu teuer. Schöne Tour, leider viel zu kurz

Keith

(About local Paolo)

23 May 2024

We had a fabulous tour of Bologna with Paolo. He was the perfect host for our 10 tastings tour. 10 tastings of Bologna

Ingrid🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

14 May 2024

I enjoyed every minute of my tour with Paolo. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Bologna!! I highly recommend this tour for a customized exploration of the city!Excellent local guide!!

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

17 April 2024

Sarah gave a great tour with lots of background and history Her knowledge of local wines was fantastic Food Capital of the World

Bryan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sarah)

12 April 2024

We had a lovely time with Sarah. It was nice to converse with her on a variety of topics about the area as the tour was just my wife and me. The wine and food she chose for the tour were excellent and amazing quality - we'll certainly be locating some Pignoletto!Magical Bologna Food and Wine Tour

Mari

(About local Sarah)

3 April 2024

Sarah had organized an absolutely brilliant program for our wine tour. We, the wine club Viinikissat/Winecats (group of six) from Finland, were very satisfied with the tour. There were delicious wine tastings on the way and Sarah told interesting stories about the regions history while we admired the city's murals. We had fun! Thanks Sarah!An excellent wine tour!

Anja

(About local Paolo)

31 March 2024

It was a wonderful and special day with Paolo. He had to handle a family with 3 Teenager and he made it perfect ☺️ He showed us delicious street food and had a lot of knowledge about history things. Thanks for the day, Paolo! Tasty Bologna

Jodi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

7 November 2023

We had a wonderful tour with Frederik. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the city and it’s history. We were only there for the day, and he was able to cover a great deal of information about the city, and showed us many of the highlights, as well. He also gave us a recommendation for an authentic food and wine tasting which completed our visit to Bologna. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Frederik.Best of Bologna

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah)

5 November 2023

Sarah was a delightful guide, showing us interesting wine bars and explaining their background. We explored the regional wines, always accompanied by snacks from the area. Highly recommended.

jm.connolly🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Frederik)

29 October 2023

Very interesting to learn about the long history of Bologna with a local. Interesting History

ted.morettin

(About local Sarah)

19 October 2023

Sarah did an awesome job personalizing a good and drink tour of Bologna for us. Many great food and wine tastings, with a bit of town history blended in. Thank youSarah’s sensational food experience

Christina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Frederik)

7 October 2023

Frederik hat uns bereits am Tag davor kontaktiert und uns Tipps gegeben, was wir anschauen könnten. Er war ausgesprochen nett und freundlich und hat uns einen tollen Einblick in die Stadt und deren Geschichte vermittelt! Danke Frederik!Perfekter Einblick

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Paolo)

3 October 2023

Paolo was very friendly and a real fun character. He was very knowledgeable about Bologna and local foods. I would highly recommend. Great guide and a Fun day out

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

2 October 2023

Frederick was very pleasant and friendly but just a bit too talkative for us. He obviously loves his city and knows all about the art and history of Bologna, but having been a few tours prior to this one, a lot of the info was repeated. For us there was too much standing around and listening and not walking. Very heavy on history and not more general “ get to know Bologna” which we would have preferred. He did love conversing tho and answered questions happily. For history buffs

brentkaiserman19

(About local Frederik)

1 October 2023

We paid for the 10 tastings of Bologna and got 1 tasting. Our guide complained about how he only got paid a small percentage from the website and how he had to pay for the food. If i had known we wouldn’t be eating on the tour, I wouldn’t have booked it. It was great to meet the restaurant owner, Paolo, but other than that we just learned about the city and really didn’t get to experience the food. Really disappointing. At the end, the guide made a comment about how my tip was too low as well. Just weird. Really underwhelming

mallen

(About local Frederik)

27 September 2023

This was not your typical local tour… Frederic, is extremely knowledgeable with great depth of detail on local history, bring you to non touristy spots and introducing you to other locals who add great color to the overall tour. We highly recommend a day with Frederic…Fantastic Fréderic…

Rachael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Frederik)

17 September 2023

Frederik was a great tour guide for our family. He kept the tour fast paced and was able to tell the history of the buildings and city in a way that kept the kids engaged. Frederik was able to recommend a walk for us to do, which showed us a little more of Bologna, and gave us a view over the city. We love kick start tours as they give us a chance to get an idea of a city’s layout, cover where major sites are, and get all the low down on alternative places to visit, eat etcFast Paced Intro