De bekroonde PRIVATE Food Tour van Bologna: 6 of 10 proeverijen

Geadverteerd als zes eten en drinken proeverijen. We hadden drie voedsel proeven (cannelloni, ham en kaas). We dronken één glas Prosecco, waar de gids oorspronkelijk voor wilde betalen. Het bevatte wel azijn proeven maar dat zou ik niet als een van de zes beschouwen. Gezien de kosten en het heerlijke eten dat je in Bologna kunt krijgen tegen redelijke prijzen, verspil hier dan je geld niet aan. Ik heb Viator twee keer gevraagd wat de tour had moeten bevatten, maar geen reactie! Vermeldenswaard is dat we zijn niet moeilijk te behagen, vandaar dat dit was echt heel slecht en we waren allemaal teleurgesteld!

We absolutely loved our tour and we loved doing it with Guiseppe. He was so knowledgeable and sweet! The food he chose was the best food we have had in Italy so far!

Request for Refund – Disappointing Food Tour Experience in Bologna Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of our expectations and was not reflective of the quality or authenticity we had hoped for—especially given the price ($250) and the strong culinary reputation of Bologna. Our guide arrived an hour late, which we were understanding about given his doctor’s appointment. However, the tour itself was underwhelming: The food selections were disappointing: the first stop offered dry, bland tortellini and meatballs that seemed like frozen appetizers from a fast food Italian counter. (First shop in the Market on the right, after you walk in the door) At the meat shop, we were given a few slices of prosciutto and ham with plain bread—nothing that felt curated or special. We were then taken to an uncomfortable location with “no video” signs on the door, where we felt distinctly out of place. We were served a very small glass of what seemed like very cheap wine. The highlights of the tour—visiting the balsamic vinegar store and the gelato shop—were led not by the guide but by store staff and vendors. The guide offered only minimal commentary and required prompting for basic context or history. Overall, the experience felt disorganized, lacked depth, and failed to showcase the rich culinary culture we traveled to Bologna from Milan to experience. It did not reflect the value promised by the tour description or the premium price point.($250 for 2 ) We were very much looking forward to this experience, and it’s disappointing to feel that our time and money were not well spent. Given the issues above, I believe a refund is warranted.