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 Giacomo
Hi, I’m Giacomo
I’ve lived in Bologna for 22 years
I speak English, Italian, German
I am Student
Ciao! I'm Giacomo, your friendly local host in the beautiful city of Bologna. I'm proud to call this city my home, and I love sharing its unique charm with visitors. Bologna is a special place, known for being a city where you can truly express yourself. In my free time, I enjoy going for a jog on the hills of Bologna to watch the sunset, indulging in the delicious gelato from Cremeria, and admiring the historical towers as I wander through the streets. I know the Santo Stefano, Centro, Saragozza, San Donato-San Vitale, and Savena neighborhoods well, and I love to bring visitors to the hidden historical gems of the city, away from the crowded tourist areas. As a true foodie, I always know the best local restaurants, and I would love to show you where to get the tastiest food in Bologna. Whether you're interested in exploring the authentic streets of the city or trying the local cuisine, I'm here to make your visit to Bologna a truly memorable one. Let's go!
My knowledge & interests
Bachelor in Humanities, Master in Graphic Design
Arts
History
Architecture
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Wildlife
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
High-end fashion boutiques
Vintage shops
Street markets
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Vegetarian food
Post-modern architecture
Pubs / bars
Museums
Independent boutiques or shops
Instagrammable
Ancient
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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I really enjoyed learning about the city with Giacomo. His deep knowledge and love of his city is so genuine and rich that it is infectious. Having such a personal tour of Bologna felt more like visiting a friend rather than a tour.
April 2024
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Giacomo was a fantastic guide to Bologna during a trip I took for business in December 2023. He has terrifically wide-ranging knowledge about the history of the city in general, and was a great guide to the details of the specific places we visited. He customized the tour to accommodate the fact that I had already seem some of the sites in the central city in a short Welcome Bologna tour (also excellent and recommended) and we ended up with a long itinerary that took in parts of the center, some sites up in the hills, and looped around to a part of the city where I planned to meet friends. Overall a great experience!
December 2023
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We absolutely loved our tour with Giacomo. He knows the city very well and we covered so much ground and saw so many fabulous sights in our 2 hour tour. Our favourite was definitely the Basilica of San Domenico. It was magical! We learned so much on this tour and just wish we had more than a day to explore this fabulous city. If you, like us, are only in Bologna for a short time, I highly recommend this tour with Giacomo.
October 2023
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Giacomo from City Unscripted Bologna gave us a fantastic tour of Central Bologna. He takes you on a relaxed walk where you really get to understand the history and contemporary life of the people. He is knowledgeable on a wide range of political and historical issues. He also gives good suggestions for places to eat and visit. Even managed to keep our 12 yo daughter paying attention (most of the time). Paolo from Brisbane Australia.
September 2023