Bologna Private Tour: Discover Local Highlights and Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

Explore the vibrant city of Bologna with a local guide who will show you the hidden gems and must-see attractions. Customize your itinerary and discover what makes this medieval city unique.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Petronio - Spend a full day with a host who will show you around their beautiful home city of Bologna and tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio Church
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Mercato delle Erbe - Enjoy an authentic Italian meal, some gelato, antipasti or aperitivo - or buy some fresh food at the Mercato Delle Erbe
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Le Due Torri Shopping Center - Marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy an authentic Italian meal and stop by for drinks or snacks at any place that catches your eye
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Fontana del Nettuno - Absorb the historic atmosphere of this down-to-earth city, see the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet sensing both its olden day glamour and modern-day spunk
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

What's Included
  • 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Follow one of our friendly hosts around the walled medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy a creamy gelato. Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours!

Within 24 hours after booking you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Location
Comet
Via IV Novembre
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amy_n
Jul 5, 2024
Great off the beaten path walking tour - Andrea was an amazing guide. We went to places off the beaten path the were really neat and that we wouldn’t have done otherwise.
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Jimdobie
Jul 1, 2024
Orientation Tour in Bologna - Andrea was our guide and met us at our hotel for a two hour walk through the old city of Bologna. He has an excellent knowledge of the city’s history which he shared. Many of the details he told us about are not immediately apparent to visitors who don’t speak Italian.
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Timmx1324fp
Jun 30, 2024
Bologna - Antonia was so helpful! We had a wonderful tour and it made our multiple day stay in Bologna better. I would highly recommend a tour with her.
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Krisandrick3
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing tour of Bologna! - Alex was an amazing guide, very informative and just a lovely person to spend an afternoon with, we learnt about all the main sights of Bologna and saw some real hidden gems too...thank you xx
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Traveler58417096743
Jun 19, 2024
My private walking tour of Bologna - I had not visited Bologna before but by the time I had finished my private walking tour of Bologna with Antonia I knew I absolutely love the city She had such knowledge of the history and the culture I felt very lucky to to have had Antonia as my guide as her enthusiastic approach was wonderful
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Dominickd998
Jun 19, 2024
Must tour for first time travelers - The tour was just what I needed for a general orientation of best places in Bologna and the guide (Totti) was terrific going at my pace and interest level
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J4058ijbruceh
Jun 14, 2024
Top Private Tour Guide - Our guide Mirko was exceptional and would recommend him to anyone. Knowledgeable of area but just a great person to spend some time with.
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Andrew_k
Jun 7, 2024
Best way to see Bologna! - Claudio was a wonderful guide, extremely knowledgeable, but also happy to say “I don’t know” - about once in a 3-hour guided tour! He showed us all sorts of interesting things, including some great street art, which we love. Claudio’s love of his city was infectious and we finished up in love with it too! Great fun.
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Dragonmed
Jun 14, 2024
Good first timer overview of Bolonga - 4/5 Hats off to our tour guide Gabriele he was very knowledgeable the area and did a good job at taking us around to various points of interest and sections of interest in town, including the University district, the open market district, many of the city’s well-known town squares, the city Basilica, the Basilica of Saint Stephens (a compilation of several churches attached to a Franciscan monastery), as well as recommending a great spot for lunch at the end of the tour.
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Nina_t
Jun 9, 2024
Bologna vacation - Learning more about the history of the city and exploring some of the local areas. We started at 9am before most buildings were open so would recommend a 10 am start time for a more complete tour
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