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Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective
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A walking food tour in Bologna with a local guide, 6 stops at some historical shops to taste several local specialties such as tortellini, ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, mortadella, regional wine and much more.
Along the way you visit the main spots of Bologna, the food market and discover legends and stories of Bologna.
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