Kickstart your trip to Bologna Introduction to the city
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.
$69.86 per person
2 hours
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Hi, I’m Claudio
Hi, I’m Claudio
I’ve lived in Bologna for 20 years
I speak English, Italian
I am Graphic Designer / Musician
Hello I’m Claudio! I moved to Bologna in 2003 to study sociology, since then I fell in love with this beautiful city so I decided to live here. I am a musician and graphic/web designer. Over the years I played with different bands in many clubs of the city and I worked in the graphic/web field in various communication agencies and publishing houses. Music has always been my first passion: currently I'm attending the Conservatory to get my degree in jazz bass. What I appreciate most about Bologna is its cultural vivacity, in fact, despite being a quite small city, it really offers a lot to its inhabitants and to those who come to visit: music and film festivals, exhibitions and museums, trade fairs, live music venues, libraries and obviously many restaurants and trattorias. As well as the city centre, the neighbourhood I hang out the most is Bolognina, since I live here with my girlfriend and our 4yo daughter.
My knowledge & interests
Sociology
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Social history
Architectural history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Classical architecture
Department stores
Street markets
Popular culture
Experiences I love to host
City Unscripted Original
Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’ Food & Drink
Taste your way around the historic center trying some of the best foods in Bologna and discovering why it is known as the food capital of Italy
$151.46 per person
3 hours
(66)
My reviews
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Claudio was absolutely wonderful! There aren't enough adjectives to describe him! He's knowledgeable, friendly, considerate, attentive, helpful, fun to be with, and we learned so much about the history and culture of this amazing city.
March 2024
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Many thanks to Claudio! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him as he introduced us to Bologna's history and culture. He has an easy and accommodating manner, and we enthusiastically recommend him for any English speaking tour. He's knowledgable and informative; and his love for Bologna and all it has to offer is evident.
March 2024
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Claudio knows the ins and outs of the modern city (immediately brought us to get delicious coffee at an elegant Café) as well as its lengthy history through interesting stories. He couldn't have been more personable and gave us great recommendations for both food and things to see after the tour ended. I would recommend him to anyone - he was just the best!
March 2024
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Claudio is the man! Claudio was amazing and tailored his tour to my elderly parents and they had an amazing time listening to his insights. Cannot recommend him enough.
March 2024