Walking Tours In Bologna

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Walking Tours In Bologna

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

Bologna Uncovered: Famous Landmarks & Secret Corners
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Bologna Bologna Uncovered: Famous Landmarks & Secret Corners

Discover Bologna's famous landmarks and secret corners in one journey. A perfect blend of iconic sites and local treasures over 5 hours.

$175.82 per person

5 hours

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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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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

  • (80)

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

  • (98)

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

  • (218)

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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Walking Tours In Bologna

The best private guides and local insiders in Bologna

Looking for the ultimate private walking tours in Bologna to help you uncover the secrets of Italy’s culinary capital? There’s more to the city than incredible food because Bologna’s centuries-spanning history has created a cityscape filled with hidden treasures waiting to be revealed on the best walking tours in Bologna. The knowledgeable local hosts who lead you on our walking tours in Bologna can navigate their beautiful hometown with their eyes closed, and there’s nobody better to plot a route that takes you everywhere you want to go. Just tell us what you want to see and do on your walking tours in Bologna, and we’ll plan the perfect day for you.

Meet some of our Bologna private guides

Walking Tours In Bologna

Explore off the beaten track

Any visitor can spend a day exploring the bustling city center, where main attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune are found. But with City Unscripted’s local hosts to lead the way on the best walking tours in Bologna, why not take the roads less traveled instead? Head further afield for walking tours in gritty Bolognina, a multicultural district plastered in spectacular street art, or embark on our “Bologna for literature lovers” experience to see an ancient university and a library built on an archaeological site. Your walking tours in Bologna, your call!

Walking Tours In Bologna

Walking tours with you in mind

What brings you to Bologna could be food, history, or culture – just tell our local hosts exactly what it is you want to experience, and we’ll plot the perfect route for your personalized walking tours in Bologna. Our walking tours in Bologna will make the most of every minute by making every turn you take 100% intentional. Whether you want to stroll through picturesque porticoes, sample some of the world’s best street food at the historic Quadrilatero market, or move between awe-inspiring medieval icons like the Two Towers, our local insiders will plan private walking tours in Bologna made for you.

Walking Tours In Bologna

Food tours on foot

In a country with the best cuisine in the world, Bologna stands out. Why not book food walking tours of Bologna to discover why? Our Bologna trattoria experience lets you have dinner with a local, but there’s more to the city’s food scene. Pick from our selection of food walking tours in Bologna to take a bite out of Italy’s culinary capital. Our “Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’” experience is the perfect excuse to fill up on fresh bread, meats and cheeses, and our “Authentic aperitivo in Bologna” experience lets you try the Italian tradition done the right way.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    We enjoyed our three ours tour with Diego very much! His knowledge about Bologna is excellent and he is personal very good connected to the people living and working here. From our side a 100% recommendation for everyone who thinks about to book a personal Bologna guide.

    5 September 2026

    Hans-Peter E

    We had a a great time both Florence. Olmo was very knowledgeable and flexible to what are interest were.

    19 August 2026

    James C

    Friendly guides!

    11 August 2026

    George C

    Diego was amazing! Full of energy very knowledgeable about Bologna! Highly recommend he is a lot of fun and engaging.

    8 August 2026

    James C

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