The 15 Bologna Tours That Earn Their Price

1.City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,478 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $26Our pick

A guided 2-3 hour walk through Bologna highlights, from Neptune’s Fountain and the Asinelli Tower to San Petronio and the Quadrilatero market.

“I’m very satisfied with the tour, it was well planned and our tour guide lady was very experienced. Highly recommended to discover Bologna”

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2.Maranello: Ferrari Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,505 reviews · from $32

Skip the line for the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. See 12-cylinder classics and the Hall of Victories, with a focused 1.5-hour visit.

“Great history of Ferrari and the number and types of Ferrari's on show was amazing. Sorry the shop at end did not have items of clothing I wanted but got them elsewhere.”

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3.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118.51Top rated

Bologna food market tour with 6 tastings, fresh pasta making, Parmigiano tips, balsamic aging samples, wines and gelato.

“Make sure you’re hungry before the tour! This was such a good experience. We had wonderful tortellino and tagliatelle, great wine, and some delicious meats/cheeses with crackers. This is our favorite thing we did in Bologna!”

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4.Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216.46

Bologna food tour to Modena cheese, prosciutto and balsamic makers, plus breakfast and wine-paired family-style lunch.

“The guide was fun, informative, and interactive. Food and wine was really good too. You will leave full.”

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5.Maranello and Modena: Ferrari Museums Combo Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 994 reviews · from $50.11

Ferrari Museums combo: Maranello and Modena in one ticket, with engine galleries, Enzo films, and the Hall of Victories. Prebooked entry.

“A must see for any car or F1 enthusiast. Do the Sim and go and drive a Ferrari alongside this makes a fantastic few hours in Maranello. Walking distance to the factory too.”

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6.Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 882 reviews · from $90.40

Bologna walking food tour with local guide: Tigella, tortellini, tagliatelle, wine, balsamic vinegar tasting, and top gelato. 3 hours.

“Delicious! Matteo was the perfect guide! We learned so much of the food and wine of the region. We ate wonderful apertivos, wine, pasta, and gelato. You will not be hungry after this tour. We highly recommend this walking tour!”

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7.Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 860 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133.02

A small-group Bologna food tour with cappuccino, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, plus local stories and stops.

“Fun small group experience and our guide Matteo truly was a local and helped us experience the food and history of Bologna from that perspective. Had a great time and highly recommend.”

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8.Bologna gastronomic experience with a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95.53

A 3-hour Bologna food-and-wine walk with a local guide, classic pre-aperitivo bites, pasta, and gelato, in a small group.

“We had such a wonderful time on this food tour. The food and wine of course was amazing but we really appreciated the local stories from Eugenio, our guide. He had so much knowledge of this region and answered all of our questions. It was also really fun being part of a group from other parts of the world.”

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9.Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 550 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Bologna in comfort by open-top hop-on hop-off bus, plus a historical market tasting with local food vouchers. Short, flexible, good value.

“We had a great introduction to the beautiful city of Bologna and then took advantage of the free food and gelato vouchers and visited the shop with Balsamic vinegar. The manager gave both my friend and I the 10% discount on our purchases which we appreciated. Our guide Irene always lovel and engaging, the pack was full of useful info and vouchers. Thank you for the great experience!”

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10.Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81.02

Small-group Bologna food tour with pasta, mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso, plus wine. 3.5 hours, English guide.

“We had an absolutely excellent Bologna food tour! Everything was well-organized, engaging, and perfectly paced. Our guide Eugenio was knowledgeable, very friendly and made every stop come alive with interesting stories and insights. His enthusiasm and professionalism made the experience truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fantastic and informative experience!”

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11.Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59.26

Bologna hands-on pasta class: roll tagliatelle, enjoy homemade ragù, learn Casoni spritz, sip local wine, and finish with gelato.

“A great way to learn about Pasta and foods from the Bologna area. Our tutors Stefanie and Stella were great and the session was well organized. Lots of tasty treats. Learned loads.”

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12.Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114.88

Pastamama Bologna home cooking class: make tagliatelle and tortelloni from scratch at Mercato di Mezzo, then lunch with wine and dessert.

“We absolutely loved our experience with Pastamama! My husband and I had a lot of fun, and would definitely recommend. Maria was also very accommodating with my dietary restrictions!”

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13.Maranello: Ferrari Museum and Fiorano Track Combo Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 515 reviews · from $60.35

Maranello Ferrari Museum plus electric panoramic shuttle on the Fiorano track, with a guide and views of Viale Enzo Ferrari.

“The drive around the outside of the factory was enjoyable I look inside the panel shop would be great”

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14.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Make fresh pasta dough and classic tiramisu in central Bologna, with Prosecco, wine, and a shared lunch or dinner.

“Luca was fantastic and it was a genuinly enjoyable experience”

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15.Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: Intimate Group (Max 10)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139.13

Bologna Food Tour by Taste Bologna: small group market strolls, coffee, salumi, handmade pasta, and gelato, plus wine, in 4 hours.

“Our guide was outstanding. He gave us so much information about food and shops and things to do. He could have led a full day excursion and we would’ve been so happy. We rate him highly and will recommend him in the future. We so enjoyed his take on different varieties of food”

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