Private Tour
Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local
Overview
Available languages
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Discover the authentic heart of Bologna with a private, fully personalized walking tour tailored to your interests. This isn’t just about visiting landmarks—it’s about immersing yourself in Bologna’s vibrant culture alongside a passionate local host who shares insider tips, personal stories, and unique insights.
Uncover hidden gems tucked away in secret alleyways, admire the grandeur of Piazza Maggiore, and soak in the charm of Bologna’s iconic porticoes. Whether you're a history buff exploring ancient churches, a foodie indulging in local delicacies at Mercato delle Erbe, or an architecture enthusiast marveling at Le Due Torri, your host will craft the perfect itinerary just for you.
Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll assign a like-minded host who will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and tailored to your preferences.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bologna
See Bologna through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its hidden gems, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, we will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s exploring world-famous landmarks, savoring local flavors, or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures only locals know. Here are some highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity.
Start at Piazza Maggiore, the city’s historic center, surrounded by impressive medieval architecture and buzzing with local energy.
Options
8 Hours
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Bologna Walking Tour - 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
Bologna Walking Tour - 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Bologna Walking Tour - 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Bologna Walking Tour - 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Bologna
Bruce G,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicola was a great guide. Very personable. We enjoyed everything he showed us. It was delightful and I recommend Nicola highly
Bologna tour
Stephen P,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Claudio was an excellent tour guide. He was able to show us the highlights of bologna and set my wife for further exploration after the tour. To top off an excellent tour Claudio helped us set an unbelievable lunch reservation which is hard to get on a saturday. Thanks again claudio!
Andrea Made Bologna’s History Come Alive
changhwas2025,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrea was an incredible tour guide! He brought the history of Bologna to life with his deep knowledge and passion for the city. He didn’t just show the main sights — he shared every little detail, hidden corner, and story that makes Bologna so special. His enthusiasm and friendly personality made the experience feel personal and engaging. I left the tour with a real appreciation for the city’s history and culture. Highly recommend Andrea to anyone visiting Bologna!
Fantastic Bologna Tour with the Kindest Guide!
MichaelV339,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour in Bologna with Nicola was absolutely wonderful! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of passion for his city. We had an almost 80-year-old in our group, and Nicola was incredibly considerate—setting a comfortable pace and making sure everyone was included. His stories brought Bologna’s history and culture to life, and his warm personality made the experience unforgettable.
Bologna
Sabrina G,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and made everything extremely interesting. He made sure we had a great time to see all the highlights in Bologna. He also helped us with food recommendations.
Excellent walking tour
Barbara J,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrea our guide was very friendly, Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. For 3 hours he showed us the highlights of Bologna and had tailored the tour to my interests. He was so easy to talk to and made our experience really unforgettable. He also gave us great tips on the best gelato and restaurants which we tried ! There is nothing better than a local knowledge to get you the insiders best places to go. Great value for money. And so worth it. Thank you Andrea
Waking through Bologna with Marina
Bruce C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Marina was exceptional. Cool, fashionable, intellectually curious and eager to share her experience. She easily connected with us I a warm authentic way. Her range is much greater than local guide; she’s a journalist up to date with regional and local politics. Up on her history too.
Well worth a tour with Christiano
S8164LZkellyk,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christiano was an amazing guide. He curated a tour for us that was super interesting filled with stories and endless history. His English was perfect. It was a lot of walking but we stopped twice at a cafe for a drink and snack. It was nice to get the lay of the land so that we could easily navigate Bologna on our own in the following days we were there.
A wonderful way to see highlights of Bologna
H9161GKchristopherc,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cristiano, our certified/licensed tour guide, was wonderful. He met us at our hotel, and we set out on our three-hour walking tour. He provided lots of insights into the city's history and landmarks, while also explaining what it's like to live in Bologna today. Cristiano's English skills are also terrific, so it was very easy to communicate with him during the tour and ask him lots of questions. Since we had limited time in Bologna, this was a great way to see the main sites in the historic city center.
Remarkable walking tour of Bologna
joanne zBaltimore MD,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicola was an amazing guide with a background in the history of this fascinating city! He was clearly enthusiastic about his subject matter and took us to see both highlights and hidden gems of Bologna. He even shared some websites with us so that we could further explore the history of the city. We liked the fact that we could tell him in advance about our interests and he was more than happy to accommodate our requests.
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