Bologna Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted | 3 hours to 5 hours

13 Reviews | Bologna
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5hrs Bologna
2 Adults x $308.96
$617.92
Approx Total
$617.92
Duration: 5 hours
3 hrs Bologna
2 Adults x $137.04
$274.08
Approx Total
$274.08
Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Private and personalised experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
  • 3 or 5 hours with a Local host
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

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.

Meeting points

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Basilica Di San Petronio (Pass By)

    Follow your host on a personalized route and see historic sites like the Basillica di San Petronio, as well as the hidden gems only locals know about 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 host based on your interests and preferences

  • Mercato delle Erbe (Pass By)

    Enjoy an authentic Italian meal, some gelato, antipasti or aperitivo - or buy some fresh food at the Mercato Delle Erbe while you ask your host any questions you have about exploring Bologna and the spots they think you should check out during the rest of your stay 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 host based on your interests and preferences

  • Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita (Pass By)

    Appreciate the ornate art at the Santa Maria Della Vita or stroll through the lush gardens of a peaceful park 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 host based on your interests and preferences

  • Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (Pass By)

    You could climb one of the Two Towers (Bologna’s icon) and enjoy a panoramic view of the medieval city center 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 host based on your interests and preferences

Sample Menu

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
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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That our host, Paulina,...

Published on Oct, 2024

That our host, Paulina, was super good at adapting the tour to our interrests and answering our many mnay questions. Highly reccomend her.

Custom Tour of Bologna...History, Architecture & Hidden Gems!

Published on Sep, 2024

Claudio Natale was a fabulous walking tour guide...he is a hidden gem himself! Our two hour tour not only included the basics...but he also addressed several of our specific interests. Enjoy!!! Len

Great Bologna tour with Antonia.

Published on Jun, 2024

We just finished a great tour with Antoni a few hours ago. We had a personal 3 hour tour with her which covered the central area of Bologna. We learned the history of Bologna, saw Roman ruins and great buildings and learned where all the fun restaurants are located and where to buy food, plus we learned some odd items that we would never have found. Highly recommend a tour with Antonia.

Complete Satisfaction

Published on Apr, 2024

Words can not express my appreciation for the best tour we received from Claudio in Bologna. He really went out of his way to meet All our desires and expectations. Knowledgeable, friendly, well versed in English language and kind hearted. Great Asset to the tour company's he participated with. Thank you very much.

Great learning experience.

Published on Apr, 2024

The history of Bologna we received from our guide. She showed us around the whole plaza and pointed out several secrets from years back. We also were able to taste the best of Bologna.

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