Local wine culture
Wine here is social: aperitivo hours, small plates, and places you’ll actually want to return to.
Looking for a Bologna wine tour that feels local and personal? This guide explains what to expect on a Bologna wine tasting tour and why it’s better than guessing on your own.
Why Bologna wine tours are special
Bologna does wine in a wonderfully unpretentious way. Instead of “big tasting rooms,” the best experiences happen in lively osterie and cozy enoteche — places where locals stop for a glass, a snack, and conversation. A good wine tour helps you find the right spots and understand what you’re drinking without jargon.
Easy-to-understand tastings
Learn the basics in plain English — what to try, what it tastes like, and what to pair it with.
Great for first-timers
No research required. You get a route that works and practical tips for the rest of your trip.
What happens on a Bologna wine tasting tour
This tour is a relaxed walk between wine stops in the historic center — not rushed, not “lecture-y,” and designed to feel like a local night out.
- Meet in central Bologna and set the pace for your group.
- Visit wine spots locals love (osterie/enoteche) with time to enjoy each stop.
- Try 4 wines and learn simple ways to describe what you like.
- Get pairing tips and a short-list of where to drink and eat next.
Included
4 glasses of wine + private guiding. Tours available September 1 – April 30.
Why guided beats DIY wine tasting in Bologna
DIY can be fun — but it’s easy to miss the best places, overpay in touristy spots, or waste time deciding where to go. A guide gives you a smarter route and helps you understand what you’re tasting so you can confidently continue on your own.
Better spots
Skip the obvious streets and go where locals actually drink.
Better flow
Stops in the right order so it feels natural — not random.
Better recommendations
You leave with a list of wine bars and restaurants tailored to your trip.
Book a Bologna wine tour
Small groups (2–8). English / Icelandic / Italian.