Hi, I’m Diego
Hi, I’m Diego
I’ve lived in Bologna for 29 years
I speak English, Italian, Portuguese and some Spanish
I am tour leader (accompagnatore turistico)
Ciao! I'm Diego – your go-to Bologna buddy with a love for food, fun facts, and finding the best bubble tea spots in town. I’m all about wandering the city’s colorful streets, rain or shine (thank you, porticos!), and sharing the quirky secrets that make Bologna unforgettable. Whether we’re chatting over coffee in the University District or strolling down Via Rizzoli, I’ll show you the tasty side of the city and the stories hiding in plain sight. From La Montagnola to Piazza Malpighi, I know where the good stuff is – and I can’t wait to share it with you, one bite (and laugh) at a time!
My knowledge & interests
graphic design
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Unique & unusual foods
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Scenic routes
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Street photography
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Local speciality drinks
Painting
Performance art
Traditional art
Contemporary art
Art history
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
Video game stores
Landscape photography
Food photography
Nature photography
Ethnic culture
Classical music
Soul music
Funk music
Indie music
My reviews
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Diego our guide gave us a very personalised tour of Bologna, we saw so much, we learnt so much and all at a very good pace
12 January 2026
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The kids liked trying the different foods and the adults liked the balsamic tasting! We all loved learning all the history!
22 December 2025
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Diego è stato un ottima guida, molto attento alle descrizioni e allo stesso tempo socievole e colloquiale. È stato interessante e divertente, perlustrale il centro di Bologna seguendo le sue indicazioni. Lo consigliamo è un ottimo accompagnatore :) Diego was an excellent guide, very attentive to his descriptions and at the same time sociable and conversational. It was interesting and fun, exploring the center of Bologna following his directions. We highly recommend him; he's an excellent guide :)
16 November 2025
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Diego was well informed and flexible with the tour - his passion for the city was inspiring
17 October 2025