Private Tour Guides In Bologna

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

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Top private tours in Bologna

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Day trip to Modena
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Bologna Day trip to Modena

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, 11th-century frescoes and a splash of balsamic.

$292.64 per person

8 hours

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Bolognese trattoria experience - dinner with a local
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Bologna Bolognese trattoria experience - dinner with a local

Dine with a local at one of their favorite trattorias in Bologna, Italy's food capital. Eating like an Italian doesn't get closer than this!

$191.16 per person

3 hours

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Family day in Bologna with a local
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Bologna Family day in Bologna with a local

Discover the best of Bologna to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore

$155.47 per person

4 hours

  • (35)

Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’
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Bologna Tortellini, Trattorias & Tastes of Bologna

Discover Bologna's delicious soul through its iconic foods. Sample local specialties, sip regional drinks, and uncover the stories behind the flavors.

$177 per person

3 hours

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Bologna for literature lovers
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Bologna Bologna for literature lovers

Join a literature-loving host and explore the world’s oldest university, spectacular libraries, and the most famous literary spots in the city.

$113.28 per person

3 hours

  • (55)

Secret Bologna: Hidden Gems & Local Treasures
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Bologna Secret Bologna: Hidden Gems & Local Treasures

Wander Bologna's lesser-known corners with someone who knows where the real magic hides. From quiet cloisters to bustling artisan workshops.

$113.28 per person

3 hours

  • (93)

Your Bologna, Your Way: A Personalized Half-Day
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Bologna Your Bologna, Your Way: A Personalized Half-Day

Explore Bologna in four hours with a flexible experience shaped around you. Discover icons, market lanes, and quiet corners—at your pace and interest.

$144.55 per person

4 hours

  • (203)

Vegan food experience in Bologna la Grassa
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Bologna Vegan food experience in Bologna la Grassa

Experience Bologna's flourishing vegan scene tasting some amazing plant-based eats and witness and alternative side to Bologna’s culinary community.

$167.56 per person

3 hours

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The best private guides and local insiders in Bologna

Planning a trip to Italy’s culinary capital but don’t know where to begin? If you’re looking for the best private tour guides in Bologna to plan the perfect itinerary for you, City Unscripted has got you covered. Our wonderful team of private tour guides in Bologna are handpicked for their passion and knowledge, and we’ll pair you with the person who suits your travel style. We believe that there’s nobody better to show you the best of Bologna than a local host who’s intimately familiar with their hometown. Book a personalized tour with one of our private tour guides in Bologna and experience this magical city’s hidden gems and local haunts as well as its top tourist sights.

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Pick your ideal type of tour

Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, with our private tour guides in Bologna, you’ll make the most of your time. Maybe you’ll want to squeeze in as many attractions as possible on our must-see city of Bologna tour, or uncover the city’s secrets on a tour of its hidden gems. Perhaps you’ll book Bologna food tours to taste some of the finest Italian cuisine in the country, or try out our kickstart experience – a three-hour crash course to help you get familiar with the lay of the land. Whatever you decide, our Bologna tours are all an experience to remember.

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Private guides tailoring your tours

We know every traveler’s Bologna bucket list looks different – that’s why our private tour guides in Bologna structure a personalized itinerary around yours! Our local hosts take the time to get to know your personality and your passions to create the perfect Bologna tours for you. Whether you want to stroll through picturesque porticoes, explore Quadrilatero (the oldest market in Bologna), treat yourself to a giant helping of Lasagna from a family-owned trattoria, or marvel at medieval icons like the Two Towers, our private tour guides in Bologna will plan your perfect day.

Local enjoying a meal with a tourist at a typical market in Bologna

Take a bite out of Bologna

In the culinary capital of Italy – a country that’s already a world capital of cuisine – deciding what and where to eat will be one of your biggest struggles. Luckily, our private tour guides in Bologna will be on hand to do all the hard work for you! Bologna food tours with City Unscripted won’t be hindered by confusing maps and chalkboard menus scrawled in Italian. Our private tour guides in Bologna will act as your restaurant reviewer and menu decipherer, pointing out the city’s most popular restaurants, cafés, trattorias, and mouthwatering bites best-loved by in-the-know locals.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Diego showed us around Bologna. We would not have found some of these places unless with a local. Loved going to the oldest Osteria in the world.

    15 May 2026

    Jenny T

    I don’t typically write reviews, but in this case, it felt necessary! I went for a private tour with one other friend of mine :) Claudio was genuinely one of the best tour guides we could have asked for during our time in Bologna. He was incredibly informative and friendly, and he made the entire experience feel relaxed and personal. He went completely at our pace, showed us so many beautiful areas of the city, and gave us fantastic recommendations for places to eat, drink, and explore. We had booked a 5-hour tour, and Claudio truly went above and beyond to make it memorable. One of our favourite moments was playing Scopa together (more than once haha) - something we’ll honestly never forget! It was very natural spending time with Claudio, as if we had been friends for a long time :) If you’re visiting Bologna and want a tour that feels authentic, welcoming, and full of local knowledge, we cannot recommend Claudio enough. Thank you again for such an amazing experience! Claudio if you do read this - thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and we will be sure to see you once again!!

    14 May 2026

    Katie M

    Diego was an absolutely fantastic guide. He was friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. It was terrific to have a local’s aspect. He took us to places that we would never have found on our own. A perfect way to get your bearings on the first day. Thanks Diego!

    12 May 2026

    Jenny T

    Claudio appeared eager to tell us about Bologna and was so polite and friendly in communicating with me beforehand, making sure I understood everything before we met up. His knowledge of Bologna was extensive—we asked a lot of questions—and he answered every one. Also, his English was so clear.

    11 May 2026

    Carol V

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