Bologna
Kickstart your trip to Bologna
City Essentials: First Day • 2 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Bologna
The perfect 2-hour experience for your first day in Bologna. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore Bologna with a local host for a fun, stress-free introduction to the city
- See iconic attractions and hidden spots only locals know about
- Discover neighborhood highlights through your host's local perspective
- Get personalized advice and answers to all your Bologna questions
- Learn the best ways to navigate the city like a local
- Save time by focusing on the areas you're most interested in
- Gain insights into daily life in Bologna from someone who calls it home
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
2 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
2 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
A Local’s Embrace in Bologna’s Backstreets
Flavours and Friendships in Quadrilatero Market
A City of Layers and Laughter
Under the Porticoes: Timeless Bologna Comes Alive
Family Explorations at Sala Borsa
Through the Secret Window: Discovering Hidden Bologna
Medieval Echoes and Modern Joys
Locks of Memory, Stories of the Canal
Sun-Kissed Streets & Big Smiles: A Local Welcome in the Quadrilatero
Through the Secret Window: A Rainy Glimpse into Bologna’s Hidden Canal
Chic Stops: Exploring Fashion & Architecture in Galleria Cavour
Scoops & Stories: Sharing Gelato Outside a Historic Bologna Gelateria
Legends & Laughter: Posing Proudly at the Fountain of Neptune
Evening Flavors: A Twilight Stroll Through Bologna’s Market Alleys
Fountain of Neptune, Moments of Marvel
Sunlit Stories in Piazza Maggiore
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What travelers think of this experience
Marla
May 2025
Nicola was very interesting and familiar with Bologna. He walked at a pace that was our pace, greatly appreciated. He was polite and his English was perfect. He’s a really great guide with a superb knowledge of History.
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Gaynor
Apr 2025
Laurie
Apr 2025
Andrea is very knowlegeable about his hometown. He had a great grasp of both medieval and modern history in a very facile way.
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Mark
Apr 2025
Although I had visited Bologna several times Nicola gave me an understanding and insight about history, culture and lifestyle to expand my appreciation of the city.
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Michael
Apr 2025
Excellent tour, our guide Jonathan is a local with detailed knowledge of his town. He is an excellent guide as well as person! Very insightful tour.
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Lisa
Apr 2025
Nicola was a fantastic guide and host for his beautiful city. We gained knowledge that we would not otherwise learned on our own. I highly recommend this tour!
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