Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour | 3 hours

76 Reviews | Bologna
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Private Highlights Tour
2 Adults x $296.08
$592.16
Approx Total
$592.16

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Entrance tickets for Archiginnasio Palace or viewpoint
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance for other attractions then mentioned not included

Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Bologna from a unique perspective! Get to know Bologna on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Bologna at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Piazza Maggiore, Quadrilatero, Due Torri and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ 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.

Meeting points

In front of Giannino Stoppani Bookshop

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Piazza Maggiore

    One of the city's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lively cafes & street musicians.

    30 minutes

  • Quadrilatero

    The city’s oldest food market where modern and old meets and where you can find high-quality traditional Bolognese cuisines.

    30 minutes

  • Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

    Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.

    30 minutes

  • Basilica Di San Petronio (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

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  • N/A (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

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    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • 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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Reviews

4.9

76 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 72 reviews with 5 stars

A great way to learn about Bologna

Published on Feb, 2024

Barbara was a fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable about Bologna and its history. As we went along, she also engaged with locals about current happenings that we were curious about, which was very interesting. Her orientation to the whole city, with tips for shortcuts along the way, was extremely helpful to me later on as I toured on the city my own.

Really Great Tour

Published on Dec, 2023

My husband and I really enjoyed this walking tour with friendly and kind Gabi. Gabi showed us so much that we never would have seen on our own, nor known the history behind. We love off-the-beaten-path experiences that make us feel connected to a city and this tour really hit that mark for us. Thank you, Gabi, for a really unique experience, for the best pizza we had during our entire stay in Rome, and for the excellent restaurant recommendations, which we took advantage of as well! Grazie!

Interesting- made our stay in Bologna much more interesting

Published on Oct, 2023

Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting and funny - we all learned a lot about Bologna… both the very rich history and modern times. Four of us and we all deeply enjoyed it

Great city tour

Published on Jul, 2023

Luanna was terrific. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about Bologna’s history. Took us to all the top sites and so much more. Would highly recommend this tour

Skip the hop-on hop off and go for this one, you will learn much more!

Published on Dec, 2022

Three hours well spent, taking the tour with Isadora allowed us to learn the highlights but also some detailed information on each of the Bologna’s attractions, this walking tour was a great decision.i

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