2 Pasta Walking Tours That Repay the Shoe Leather

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours walking Bologna’s historic center with an English-speaking guide. Taste fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged balsamic vinegar, regional meats, wine, gelato, and a secret dish while exploring the Quadrilatero market. Guides such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, and Mattia add local history and practical food tips.

“Gabriela was a wonderful tour guide!! Great food tour of Bologna - best pasta so far on our vacation, balsamic tasting was amazing & lots of other surprises - a must do when in Bologna!! Thanks for a memorable experience!!”

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2.Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 660 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72Best value

Walk Bari’s old town with a multilingual guide, visiting the Basilica of St. Nicholas, cathedral, squares, and Swabian Castle. Then join a local nonna, often Maria, Carmela, or Portia, to shape orecchiette by hand, taste it with tomato sauce, and enjoy a glass of wine. Some departures add gelato, focaccia, or music.

“Giulia had such positive energy and very knowledgeable about local culture and history. She provided interesting and funny anecdotes, stopping to chat with locals and telling us about the how the locals live their daily lives. I wish I had done the tour on my first day in Bari. rather than the last.”

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