Experience

Bologna Private Walking Tour with a Local

3.00(2)Bologna· Food capital · porticoesEnglish, Italian, French6 options

Discover Bologna on a private, customizable walking tour with a welcoming local discovery guide, tailored from a brisk 1 to 2-hour intro to an immersive 6-hour deep dive through the city’s atmospheric squares, elegant porticoes, and lively old streets. Wander at a relaxed pace through the historic center, pausing for stories that bring the “La Dotta, La Grassa, La Rossa” spirit to life, from medieval lore to everyday traditions. Enjoy photo stops at scenic viewpoints, explore characterful lanes and courtyards, and soak up authentic street life in open-air markets and under UNESCO-listed porticoes. Your guide will personalize the route to your interests, share insider tips for food and gelato, and build in time for breaks and spontaneous discoveries, ensuring a warm, flexible, and engaging Bologna experience for first-timers and seasoned explorers alike.

Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Insider insights into the city’s culture and hidden gems
Flexible itinerary
Private guided walking city tour

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 6

6 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

6 Hour Private Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours Attractions: Tourists usually visit an average of 18 to 19 attractions on this tour
2 Hour Private Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours Attractions: Tourists usually visit on average of 5 to 6 attractions in this tour.
1 Hour Private Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour Attractions: Tourists usually visit an average of 4 to 5 attractions on this tour
3 Hour Private Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours More attractions: Tourists usually visit on average of 8 to 9 attractions in this tour.
4 Hour Private Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours Attractions: Tourists usually visit an average of 11 to 13 attractions on this tour
5 Hour Private Walking Tour
Duration: 5 hours Attractions: Tourists usually visit an average of 15 to 16 attractions on this tour

Where you'll be

from€42/person
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Where this sits in Bologna

Bologna is about 8 min by road from Bologna Marconi Airport. The food capital, and it does not have to try. Porticoes for miles, a real university city rather than a museum piece, and Modena and Parma close enough for a day out.

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