Welcome To Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
– Private tour for just you and your group
– Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality
– Get a deeper insight into Bologna life than possible alone
– See Bologna through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems
Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.
Bologna Private Walking Tour with a Local – 100% Personalized
You’ll spend the better part of a day with one of our friendly hosts in the terracotta-tiled, student-filled, food capital that is Bologna! You might begin your day with a shot of strong espresso in one of the coffee bars under the portici (covered walkways) before ambling past an exquisite theatre to the city’s medieval Mercato di Mezzo. You could see the Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio Basilica or if you’re feeling energetic, climb one of the Two Towers (Bologna’s icon) and enjoy a panoramic view of the medieval city center.
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.
Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna
The best of Bologna in a two and a half hour walking tour with a private guide.
Admire the city's beautiful arcades, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, and discover wonderful buildings such as the Basilica of San Petronio, the fourth largest church in Italy, which houses the largest sundial in the world!
Stroll through the historic center of the city to learn about the history, culture and ancient traditions of Bologna, admiring its points of interest, such as the Statue of Neptune or the Two Towers.
At the end of the tour, you will be able to enjoy a small food tasting in the city center.
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Not many know that Bologna dates all the way back to 1000 BC! With a history of almost 3000 years, it has played an important role in the world’s events, and one can only imagine how much there is to tell! On our enchanting private walking tour through the city of Bologna we will visit numerous of interesting and off-the-beaten-path places as well as the major piazzas and monuments of this fascinating town. Bologna is a bustling city displaying beautiful sites and is home to the first university in the world! In fact,still to this day it is a popular city among Italian and international students.
Discover this fascinating Medieval town on a Private and Exclusive Walking Tour.
Bologna Highlights Private Walking Tour With A Guide
Immerse yourself in the charm of Bologna with our guided walking tour, designed to unveil the city's rich history and lively culture. Begin at Piazza Maggiore, the heart of Bologna, and meander through the bustling Quadrilatero, renowned for its historic market atmosphere. Marvel at the iconic Le Due Torri, the Torre degli Asinelli, which stands tall from the 12th century and offers sweeping views of the cityscape. Explore significant landmarks such as the grand Basilica di San Petronio, the historically rich Biblioteca Salaborsa, and the impressive Fontana del Nettuno. Discover the charming Ventana al Canal, a hidden gem with views of an old canal, and enjoy the vibrant energy of Mercato di Mezzo, a must-visit for local food lovers. Conclude your tour at the Osteria del Sole, an ancient tavern where you can savor traditional Italian fare. This comprehensive journey through Bologna highlights key historical sites and provides intimate insights into the local lifestyle.
Bologna Private City Kickstart Tour
Receive a warm welcome to Bologna on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Bologna to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Piazza Santo Stefano and Ghetto Ebraico, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Bologna is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Welcome to Bologna! Private Walking Tour
This is the ideal tour of Bologna if you want to get to know the best of the city on a half-day walk in the historic center. You will discover the history and culture behind each building and you will also receive further information to make unique and unforgettable your stay. We will end up in the medieval market area where you can receive some suggestions for your lunch and dinner based on typical local products.
The tour is carried out by a local expert and certified local guide.
Private Food and Walking Tour of Bologna with Expert Guide Paolo
Enjoy a private and authentic Food Tour in Bologna with your host Paolo. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Paolo is a certified tour guide, who is passionate about showing his love for Bologna's history and culture, through his guided city tours. He is also a great pasta maker and an excellent connoisseur of the best places to eat at! Paolo has always been passionate about eating and cooking authentic Italian food and learning about the history of his city, and now he wishes to share this passion with travelers! He believes that Italian pasta is the epitome of taste and wants others to experience some of his favorite dishes – lasagna, tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle al ragù.
• 3-hour Private Guided Walking tour of Bologna with a Professional Guide
• Tasting of some delicious Bolognese food and wine
• Immerse yourself in the food, art, and culture, of the magical city of Bologna
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
Bologna Private Food Tour Eating around the Centre
The best of Bologna on a two and a half hour walking tour with a private guide.
Admire the beautiful porticoes of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover wonderful buildings such as the Basilica of San Petronio, the fourth largest church in Italy, which houses the largest sundial in the world!
Stroll through the historic center of the city to learn about the history, culture and ancient traditions of Bologna, admiring its points of interest, such as the Statue of Neptune or the Two Towers.
At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a small food tasting in the city center.
Bologna Highlights, city walking tour with private guide
A journey from the medieval reminders of the ancient city to the Renaissance and beyond, seeing the signs of its past.
An enchanting tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of the historical center of Bologna, the location of the oldest University in western world, dating back to 1088 A. D.
Bologna Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
On our Secret Food Tour: Bologna, we'll provide you with an unforgettable taste experience.
We'll take you to a small trattoria to sample the traditional Ragù alla Bolognese (Bolognese sauce), sample and learn why the authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is so special, sip 8-12-24 year-old balsamic vinegar from Modena, enjoy a carefully selected Charcuterie sampler from Emilia-Romagna and enjoy homemade, fresh pasta is created by Bologna's very own sfogline (pasta-makers).
As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
Bologna Food & Cultural Walking Tour
This walking tour was created for those who are in the city and do not want to miss the chance to admire the beauties of Bologna but at the same time savor the flavors of typical products such as salumi, crescentine and good wine.
Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo Daccursio, Via d'azeglio, Archiginnasio, are just some of the destinations you can admire.
The market of the quadrilateral will welcome you with its ancient perfumes where you can taste the authenticity of high quality products
Absolutely not to be missed
Bologna Top Historical Sites Private Guided Walking Tour
Your experience will start in Piazza Maggiore where you'll discover its civic medieval palaces: Palazzo di Re Enzo, Palazzo of the Notaries and Palazzo dei Banchi. In the square, you'll also find the Fountain of Neptune with the precious late Renaissance sculptures by Giambologna.
You'll then head to the gothic Basilica of San Petronio: inside you'll find the late gothic paintings of Cappella Bolognini and the sun-dial designed by the astronomer Cassini.
You'll then walk along the Pavaglione Portico and its elegant shops until you reach the 16th-century Archiginnasio Palace, the old university building decorated with about 6000 student coat of arms.
You'll stroll through the picturesque alleys of the Mercato di Mezzo and its unique food shops to get to the enchanting Square of Santo Stefano with the complex of Santo Stefano where your tour will end.
Bologna By Night Walking Tour
Enjoy an evening walking tour in the center of Bologna with a private guide. You will stroll through the charming illuminated alleys and admire the symbols of this beautiful city. Along the way, you will make several stops to savor the authentic flavors of Bologna with tastings of local specialties at selected dining spots, where you can experience traditional dishes and delicacies.
To conclude the tour, treat yourself to a traditional dessert to round off your culinary journey.
Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Bologna with private official tour guide
Bologna, the capital of the Reggio Emilia region, is one of the most historical cities in whole Italy. It’s existence dates back to 1000 BC. The city hosts the first university in the whole World.
You will enjoy, with your private official tour guide, getting to know the most emblematic and representative sites of the city. Bologna has a very active public life and high economic activy.
Enjoy this walking tour of Bologna. Pick up will be set from a centrally located meeting point in the city of Bologna, always walking distance. If your hotel is walking distance, please include this at the time of booking.
Amongst other monuments, please enjoy these sites:
– Piazza Maggiore
– Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
– Basilica di San Petronio
– Archiginnasio di Bologna
SAVE COVID-19 SAFE – As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance.
Private Half Day Bologna Food and Art Walking Tour
Of all the cities in Emilia Romagna, Bologna is perhaps the most open and convivial. It’s hard not to fall in love with its porticoes, its main square and alleys dense with trattorias and restaurants. Strolling through the center with your guide, you’ll discover why Bologna has deserved recognition as a "fat" city as well as a "learned" one since the Middle Ages. You’ll see some of Bologna's most important historical buildings. You’ll discover the history and legends of the Bolognese tortellino, the versions of the broth, the variants of the filling. There will be plenty of curiosities and anecdotes about local street food, tigelle, fried crescentine, mortadella, cured meats and traditional desserts. After a delicious tasting of the finest chocolate produced by the oldest Italian chocolate house and artisanal gelato, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what has made Bologna a gastronomic capital, a motherly and welcoming city, a crossroads of excellently elaborated experiences.
Bologna Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide
Welcome the capital of Emilia-Romagna. A city less travelled, we will cover the most important landmarks and buildings, stroll through the Piazza Maggiore onto the Fountain of Neptune and discover why it is UNESCO’s “City of Music”. Witness the difference between the modern new city and the historical old town. Hear about the legends of the towers of the city, and know why Bologna has different nicknames like “La Dotta” (The Learned), “La Grassa” (The Fat) and “La Rossa” (The Red). Visit the Medieval Market and Loggia Dei Mercanti, Anatomy Theater, The Two Towers and The complex of San Stefano. Learn why the famous dish from Bologna is actually called a different name and immerse yourself in the historic grandeur of the city that is home to Europe’s oldest university.
You will learn about:
Different nicknames of Bologna and why
Unique Porticos
Rich history and culture dating back to the Villanovan Culture – one of the oldest phase of Etruscan Civilisation
Medieval Architecture
Bologna Private Walking Tour 2H
We provide tours with the best local certified guides, our guides had to pass a severe exam about the history of the city to obtain this grade level. The experience we provide is unique and will make the difference for bringing back a great memory of this amazing city. We can arrange the tour in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and many other languages please ask us your needs.
The price is intende for the WHOLE GROUP!
Bologna – Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour
Walk through the heart of Bologna and visit famous landmarks. Visit famous squares, get to see one of the largest Sundials in the world. You will also see the Two Towers, the Fountain of Neptune and famous markets.
From Ravenna: Day trip to Bologna
Live an entire day discovering Bologna the learned and the fat. You will live a unique experience starting from your hotel or from the port of Ravenna with a private transfer.
Once in the center of Bologna, you will be able to admire the beauties of the city in just one day. Here you will be welcomed by our Bologna Tour staff, who will give you the food tasting box and all the information you need to enjoy your day in Bologna. Inside the box you will find 7 vouchers for tasting in various venues in the centre, a map containing a recommended itinerary to reach the main points of interest in the city, and a QR code with audio guide to discover all its secrets.
At the end of the tour the driver will take you back to the port of Ravenna.