Kickstart your trip to Bologna
Kickstart your trip to Bologna

What you'll do

You’ll spend a wonderful few hours with one of our local Bologna hosts getting yourself orientated in what many consider to be Italy’s food capital. Bologna is somewhat off the beaten tourist track with Venice, Rome, and Florence just a hop, skip, and jump away, but its beauty lies in being so undiscovered.

Your host can’t wait to show you what makes this medieval stronghold so spectacular, and you will spend your time together strolling through the arcaded streets, known as porticos, ambling over piazzas, taking in some of the city's best-known sites like the Two Towers and marveling at the red roofs from your high vantage point (once you’ve climbed one of the towers) - all of which will help you map out the city.

Tell your local Bologna host what interests you, and they’ll be sure to fill you in on all the must-sees and hidden gems they feel you’ll love during your trip.

There can be no better way to kickstart your trip to Bologna!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 2 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Bengali, Catalan, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend a few hours with a host in Bologna and get to know the city in a way you’ll love - orientating yourself is crucial to having a fun, stress-free holiday
  • See Bologna’s iconic attractions as well as a few ‘off the beaten’ path spots your host recommends
  • Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood you explore through the eyes of your host
  • Get advice from your host and ask any questions you might have about exploring the city
  • Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate the city
  • Don’t waste time getting to the parts of the city you most want to see
  • Chat to your host about life in Bologna and what it’s like to live there

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 2 hours with a host
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Wonderful tour with Gabriele M. Went to places I am not sure I would have found or realized what I was seeing. Gabriele M was a fantastic tour guide--really knew the city and paid attention to everyone and everything. It felt like a personal tour but with a group. Made the rest of my stay more enjoyable because after this tour I had a much better understanding of the City. Would highly recommend it.

    March 2023

    Brian L

    Gabriele was very friendly and knowledgeable. With great tips on how to understand the city. He was well prepared and communicated well - even after our time with suggestions for food and entertainment.

    March 2023

    Brian L

    Claudio was so lovely. He was chatty, informative and took great care with my walking disabilities. He planned a lovely two hours. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. An interesting and fun experience. He gave me lots of options for cafes, restaurants and bars. Made me feel welcome in his city and it was like spending time with a lovely friend. City unscripted is easy to use and I thoroughly recommend, especially as a woman on her own exploring whilst waiting for family to arrive.

    February 2023

    Geri R

    What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon! A great introduction to the city, Marco was knowledgeable and engaging with exactly the right combination of history and local culture. Thank you for introducing us to your beautiful city!

    February 2023

    Kirsti G

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