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Kickstart Bologna: Private & Custom Tour With a Local Guide

4.75(8)Bologna· Food capital · porticoesEnglish, Italian

Experience Bologna through the eyes of a local host who helps you settle into the city with a personalized introduction shaped around your interests, pace, and travel style. Designed as a relaxed and flexible experience, this private walking tour combines Bologna’s historic landmarks, elegant piazzas, arcaded streets, and everyday atmosphere to help you connect with the city from the very beginning of your trip. Over two hours, you may stroll through medieval streets, browse historic market districts, relax in atmospheric squares, or stop for a coffee or aperitivo while learning more about local life and culture. Before your experience, you will receive an online personalization form so your host can tailor the route around your interests and preferences. Your itinerary remains flexible throughout the experience, allowing you to adjust plans naturally as you explore.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Flexible start times - Pick your preferred time when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Meeting point & pickup

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Cancellation

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

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2-hour Bologna Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours Pickup included

Where you'll be

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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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