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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bologna - Experience Bologna through the perspective of a local, discovering its hidden treasures, vibrant culture, and untold stories with a passionate guide. This is more than just a tour—it’s a personalized journey filled with genuine moments and unforgettable experiences. Prior to your adventure, a brief questionnaire will be sent to tailor an…
What's Included
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book.
  • Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Experience the true essence of Bologna with a private, fully customized walking tour designed around your interests. This tour goes beyond just seeing landmarks—it’s about diving into Bologna’s lively culture with a passionate local guide who offers insider tips, personal anecdotes, and unique perspectives.
Discover hidden treasures nestled in secret…

Location
Comet
Via IV Novembre
Meet your host at Comet, Via IV Novembre. Your experience is flexible with minimal transport costs. We’ll suggest budget-friendly ways to get around—walking, public transport, or short taxi rides. Your host will tailor the route to suit your comfort and budget.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeronethatgotaway
Jan 26, 2025
Highly Recommended Tour if you visit Bologna - Lively Conversation with the guide (Claudio) open and gave clear and concise info about places visited and i appreciate the detailed links of recommendations ( restaurants, activities, events etc). Structured tour but not overdone...overall a tour with value - worth what you paid for.
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Denzel_b
Jan 8, 2025
Good tour - These kinds of tours always depends on the tour guide and our guide was solid. Our guide was Andrea and he did a great job of providing history, local insight and the ability to seamlessly have a conversation all throughout. It didn’t feel like a tour but just walking around with a friend. Good tour
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Ireneshupe
Jan 5, 2025
Very informative and... - Very informative and loved the local suggestions and hidden gems. Alberto was very nice and flexible!
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Q2165rkjudyl
Jan 2, 2025
Great Guide in Bologna! - My son and I enjoyed a visit to Bologna under the very able guidance of our tour guide, Andrea Bertolucci. We found Andrea to be well-informed, thorough and comfortable to spend time with. His personality enhanced the experience for us and we greatly enjoyed our time with him. We would highly recommend Andrea should you be looking for a tour guide in Bologna (and surrounding areas).
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Martha_m
Dec 15, 2024
A delightful morning with Andrea - Andrea was a charming guide who contacted me as soon as I booked the tour to find out what kinds of things we would like to see and learn. On the tour, he reviewed for us the history of the buildings around Piazza Maggiore and took us inside the City Hall to show us the ruins underneath, the Palazzo de Podesta, where civil marriages occur, and some meeting rooms. We also toured the neighborhood, including the Jewish ghetto and the Basilica of San Francesco and its flea market. Along the way, we enjoyed hearing about Andrea's life as a student and teacher in Bologna. At the end of the tour, he dropped us off at one of his favorite restaurants for lunch.
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Boston_traveler
Dec 11, 2024
Excellent tour by a charming and informative guide. - Adrea was a most charming, engaging, and informative host. We saw things we would not have seen on our own and learned much from this history student/teacher. Andrea reached out to me immediately after I booked to introduce himself and learn our interests.
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Mariana_c
Dec 5, 2024
Highlight of my trip - I had the pleasure of taking the tour in Bologna with Andrea from City Unscripted in November 2024. Andrea was extremely helpful in every way, not only during the tour but also beforehand, helping me with tips on places to eat and helping me make restaurant reservations. He has knowledge of the history and culture of the region as well as a love for what he does. I definitely recommend City Unscripted and am looking forward to my next tour with them. The tour I took with Andrea from City Unscripted was the highlight of my stay in Bologna. Thank you, Andrea and City Unscripted for all your attention and great experience. Mariana C.
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Joankt6188lp
Nov 28, 2024
Claudio in Bologna - Claudio was knowledgeable and charming and helps made sense of a confusing but very interesting City. He gives a great tour, knows the great restaurants and the best bakery! Take his tour and advice for a really nice stay in Bologna.
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Beth_b
Nov 23, 2024
Best Bologna Experience!! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Andrea!.He was prompt and dedicated his personal time and knowledge to us making our first trip to Bologna a delightful experience.
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Melissakh5507vl
Nov 19, 2024
The only cultural ambassador to Bologna you need! - I arrived in Bologna a couple of hours before my tour. I was overwhelmed by the city and did not understand or connect with it. Within the first fifteen minutes of being with Paolina that all changed. She was warm and welcoming. Her passion and enthusiasm for her beloved Bologna was infectious. Each new place she guided me to was more beautiful and interesting than the last. Each new secret she revealed to me made me love the city a little bit more. I began to appreciate and understand the character of the city and the people who inhabited it. By the end of my three hour tour I felt like I had only scratched the surface of the most beautiful city I had ever seen. I changed my travel plans so that I could return for two more days. This time, I will stay in the historic city center and explore a city that is already familiar to me. I am excited to return and that is entirely because of Paolina. I was interested in having Paolina because of her many positive reviews and was able to request her as a tour guide through City Unscripted. I highly recommend that you do the same! This tour made me realize that I should be booking tours in every new city I visit. I hope my future guides are half as good as Paolina! She even gifted me a little tortellini magnet because of my passion for pasta.
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