Our final savory stop was for a bowl of tagliatelle with ragu, accompanied with a glass of local Sangiovese wine.

Our guide remarked that we could be inside a Fellini film as we sipped our glasses of local Pignoletto over a picnic of prosciutto and salami. This historic osteria is part of the very fabric that makes up the town and it was a delight to see locals playing cards alongside tourists stepping in for a drink here. Pushing open a discrete door (with a sign saying no videos allowed), we stepped inside a 650-year-old bar. Venturing back towards the main square, Piazza Maggiore, our guide led us through the oldest part of town known as the Quadrilatero. The first stop is tortelloni filled with ricotta and herbs and served with a light butter and sage sauce. Note – there are two pasta stops on this tour, because the region is just that famous for its wonderful pastas. Next, we met the pink Queen of Bologna (also known as mortadella), enjoyed a tasting of seasonal fruits from the market vendors, and of course, freshly made pasta. Here, we discovered the difference between 24 and 48-month-old Parmigiano Reggiano and the black gold of Modena. Refueled with caffè and a traditional rice cake, off to the market we went. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR BOLOGNA FOOD TOURĭevour Tours walking food tour in Bologna kicked off in the heart of the city with a second breakfast as all good Italians do. You’ll learn why the city is known as La Dotta, La Grassa, and La Rossa (the Learned, the Fat and the Red) as you enjoy the delicious dishes and produce of one of Italy’s favorite foodie cities. You will be well-fed but not bursting at the seams and be equipped with insider tips on where to eat in Bologna!īut you won’t just be eating. Expect to enjoy coffee, sweet treats, Parmigiano Reggiano, local cured meats, Balsamic Vinegar, two different local pastas, and two glasses of local wine. There are eight food stops in total and each is designed to introduce you to one of the iconic foods of Bologna and the Emilia Romagna region. The Devour Tours food tour in Bologna is for groups of 12 people maximum and runs for around 3.5 – 4 hours. In our review, you’ll learn who this tour is best suited to and what to expect when you join the tour. We recently joined Devour Tours new Bologna food tour that aims to help you discover the tastes and traditions of Bologna. This article may contain compensated links.

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