Italy · BOLOGNA, MODENA & PARMA FOOD TRAILS
45 tours
Italy books up early and the good Bologna, Modena & Parma Food Tours go first. Here are the 15 to look at, with current prices and the one thing worth knowing about each before you commit.
A guided walk through Bologna highlights, from Asinelli Tower and San Petronio to Neptune Fountain and the Quadrilatero Market, for $26.
“Very good introduction to Bologna and its history, seeing interesting buildings”
Guided walk through Ravenna’s UNESCO mosaics, from Galla Placidia’s starry dome to San Vitale’s golden light in 2-3 hours.
“Fabulous! My tour guide knew every stone in Ravenna. She was incredibly intelligent and explained her knowledge in an easy to understand way.”
Guided Ravenna mosaic tour in English, with timed entry and a mobile ticket for Galla Placidia, San Vitale, and the Baptistery.
“Experienced and articulate guide. Helps accurately place power in the hands of the Emperor as shaping religious dynamics.”
Bologna food and market tour with handmade pasta, Parmigiano and aged balsamic tastings, wines, gelato, and a Quadrilatero market walk.
“Frederica was very knowledgeable. All the stops had great food. We were also told some history during the tour.”
Bologna food tour of Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic barrels, and prosciutto factories, then a wine-paired family lunch with music.
“This was a fantastic experience we won’t soon forget! First, it was incredibly informative—we learned all about the making of balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Second, it was a true culinary experience: we enjoyed delicious food and tasted some excellent wines. And third, it was just a lot of fun! We met great people, and our festive lunch was both delicious and memorable. A big thank you to our tour guide, Elena—she went above and beyond to make this experience unforgettable.”
Combo Ferrari ticket for Maranello and Modena. See Enzo, engine galleries, F1 winners, and the yellow-hood museum for about $50.
“We have always been fans of Ferrari sports cars, but after we saw the movie that depicts the life of the Commendatore, we promised ourselves we’d visit the museums the next time we go to Italy. We arrived in Modena, for the first one than rushed to Maranello for the second. The history of the iconic cars is well presented through real vehicles and pictures of Enzo himself surrounded by his family and drivers. We loved it so much! Plus, there are simulators so anyone can get the feeling of a race driver and you can receive a photo inside one of the many models exhibited. We spent two amazing…”
Taste Bologna on a 3-hour walking food tour with an English guide, wine, tortellini, tagliatelle, balsamic, and top gelato.
“Our tour was led by the wonderful Roberta. From start to finish, Roberta showcased not only her extensive knowledge but also her passion for the local cuisine and history. We indulged in some delicious food and wine with Roberta guiding us through each selection. The tour is very reasonably priced. If you’re planning a visit, don’t miss out on this opportunity—it’s truly worth it!”
A small-group Bologna food tour with breakfast, handmade pasta, aperitivo, balsamic tastings, and gelato, guided in English.
“Mattia was entertaining, fun and knowledgeable. Great variety of food and all excellent quality. He was also a great resource for other things to see and do.”
Bologna walk-and-taste tour with an English-speaking local guide, classic snacks, cold cuts, fresh pasta, and gelato in 3 hours.
“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.”
Parma factory tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham, paired with local wines, plus comfy van pickup on a small-group tour.
“It is a great way to learn about making Parmesan reggiano and parma ham. You visit small farms and the guide is very good.”
Private Parma half-day food walk with prosciutto, Parmigiano, fresh pasta, pastries, gelato, DOC wine, and top sights in English.
“This was an excellent tour that was made even better by our amazing tour guide Cecelia. She was so knowledgeable and made the city of Parma come alive for us with her personal insights on the culture of the incredible traditions of what makes Parma unique. The food was delicious at every stop!”
A 4-hour Parma tour that visits Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma production, then wraps with cheese and ham tastings plus wine.
“The tour was fabulous! Loved everything about it! Our guide was very knowledgeable.”
See Bologna by open-top bus with hop-on options and a multilingual audio guide, then taste local treats at a historic market.
“Liked the friendly staff and the route taken by the bus to see the sights .”
Bologna’s small-group food walk with handmade pasta, tigelle or mortadella, cotoletta, dessert, espresso, and wine for adults.
“This was a phenomenal value. Eugenio was so enthusiastic and genuine. The route for the tour takes you past so many must see spots in Bologna. The food and wine were fantastic and he did so well at explaining the history and significance of each item. Highly recommend!”
Make handmade tagliatelle with 100% homemade ragù, plus Casoni spritz, wine, coffee, amaro, and mystery gelato in small-group Bologna.
“This was a very well organized cooking class. The location was easy to find and we were met by two wonderful cooking instructors., Stefania and Claudia. They welcomed us and encouraged us to share our love of cooking, and we enjoyed getting to know each other while, sharing a meal together . Stefania helped all of us in making our own pasta dough and Claudia taught us how to make a Spritz. We learned about local traditions including a how they made the traditional Bolognese sauce which we used over our pasta . We were also greeted with a fabulous white wine, we enjoyed our Spritz cocktails, we tried an…”
