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 was an excellent communicator before the tour. Arrived on time. As we were staying in Bologna for an extended stay he showed us around the important historical locations. We covered a lot of territory. He was friendly. We enjoyed our morning tour. Highly recommend
Aug 2025
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We had a fantastic and unique experience with Diego. First of all, he met with us personally at our hotel and provided a thoughtful gift in celebration of our vacation and honeymoon. Diego took us to museums, churches, and local food venues which we would not have known about otherwise as people new to the city. We enjoyed getting to know Diego and learning about the culture of Italy. Not only this, but he took a sincere interest in learning about us. We did not only leave Bologna knowing more about the city and culture, but we made a new friend which is more invaluable to our experience here.
Aug 2025
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Diego was a perfect guide. He arrived early, and stayed longer than we had booked him for, because he was so excited to show us more. He is very passionate about his city Bologna, and his passion is infectious. We truly loved every minute of our tour with Diego, and highly recommend him. We listened to his suggestions and gave him our input, and the result was a fabulously customized and memorable experience. We left Bologna with a great understanding of its life and culture, and a hope that we will soon return for more.
Aug 2025
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We had a wonderful experience with Diego and can't recommend him highly enough! This wasn't just a tour--it was a true experience, like suddenly making a cool local friend who loves his city and wants to show it off. The tasting experience was well designed and thoughtfully curated, and it came with lots of local history and culture, plus the personal touch that came with Diego's style and personality. This is the right tour, book it and have the Bologna experience of your dreams!
Jul 2025