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
  • 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…
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…

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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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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Christa
Nov 18, 2024
Excellent !!! - Lorenza gave us a great insight into the city of Bologna. From above, from below and behind the scenes, thanks to Lorenza, we were able to get to know and love the city from a completely different perspective. Lorenza is a bright, attentive, “feeling” and pragmatic city guide. You can feel the passion for her hometown, which she brought us closer to with a high level of expertise, great anectotes and a certain Schalk. We would recommend Lorenza without restriction thanks to her pleasant personality. THANK YOU LORENZA !
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Al
Nov 11, 2024
Great Bologna tour - Nicola was amazing. Very friendly with great insight into Bologna. He also offered some restaurant recommendations. Thank you!
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Tyler_b
Nov 9, 2024
Great Tour of Bolognas History and Local scene - Andrea was a fantastic guide. We got exactly what we asked for, a combination of the history of the city, as well as good local spots to eat and shop. Highly recommend using this tour!
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Emdad
Oct 28, 2024
Alex was the perfect way to start our short stay in Bologna - Alex was the perfect guide to introduce us to Bologna! We did the kick start tour which took us around the main sights and orientated us to the city. Alex gave a great balance of history, architecture, interesting stories and a fabulous lunch recommendation. The tour was perfect!
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Familyfundavis
Oct 25, 2024
Knowledge, Kind and Enthusiastic Tour Guide - Our tour of Bologna with Claudio was outstanding, thanks to his knowledge, kindness and enthusiasm. He walked us through the city’s rich history, pointing out landmarks and telling us stories. From the ancient towers, border walls, water canals, Piazza Maggiore and the cool porticoes, he shared fascinating details that gave us a deeper appreciation for Bologna’s culture, history and architecture. His passion for the city was evident, and he went above and beyond to answer all our questions. In fact although our tour was only supposed to be 3 hours, he stayed with us for an extra 30 minutes. Since it is a city walking tour, afterwards save time to go inside some of the buildings Claudio points out. If you’re visiting Bologna, and want an efficient and captivating way to learn about the city, I highly recommend touring it with Claudio.
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Mariegrip
Oct 22, 2024
PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE - Bologna - We had the pleasure of having Andrea as our tour guide in Bologna, and he was simply perfection. Despite the pouring rain, Andrea ensured we experienced every inch of this beautiful city, even guiding us through all the porticos to keep us dry. His deep knowledge and passion for Bologna truly shined, making the entire experience unforgettable. Andrea made us feel like Bologna could be a second home with his thoughtful insights and attention to detail. If you’re looking for a guide who knows the city inside out and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend booking Andrea. He’s a world of knowledge and a fantastic guide!
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Navigator35744775381
Oct 21, 2024
Great tour of Old Bologna - Nicola guided us on a private tour of the old portion of Bologna. He chose excellent sites, was very knowledgeable, great with restaurant recommendations, and helpful when we had to change the pace to accomodate mobility issues.
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Friends1984
Oct 21, 2024
Recommendation - Claudio was a very lucky pick for my introductory tour of Bologna. I truly could not be more pleased with our connection as he led me around Bologna for my first time, and hopefully not my last. Claudio is that terrific mix of youthful energy, extensive knowledge of this city's culture and history, patience, enthusiasm for his role to help someone become familiar with the streets and important (and less important) places to view, and sensitivity to the visitor's preferences. Kind and compassionate, he was happy to suggest activities for me after our tour came to a conclusion. I would absolutely recommend Claudio to anyone interested in learning about Bologna!
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Vs3-seattle
Oct 22, 2024
An excellent private guide for an introductory walking tour - Despite horrible wet weather, Nicola provided an excellent 3 hour walking tour. We managed to cover a lot of the historic town and his detailed knowledge of the city and the places we visited was very helpful. He also provided several good restaurant recommendations to find a very good meal and reasonable price. Places that were not full of tourists! I would certainly use Nicola again on a future visit when I had more time to spend in Bologna.
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From $51
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).