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What you’ll do

Although half a day could never be enough to absorb all that is Bologna, with a local Bologna host by your side, you can make the most of the time you do have. In La Dotta, La Grassa, la Rossa, just let us know your pace, vibe, and what you’d most like to see, and your host will try their best to make it happen.

With a nickname which (affectionately) means “the learned, the fat, the red”, there’s plenty to choose from - whether you want to visit the Whispering Walls and a subterranean, ancient library, eat as much tortelloni and gelato as you can or you want to climb the steps of the Asinelli Tower for a view of those terracotta roofs, it’s waiting for you here.

Float on cloud nine as you nibble on a pistachio biscuit, drink prosecco at a bar with tables scattered across a piazza or get your walking shoes on and take in all the big sites like the Fontana di Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, and Basilica di San Petronia. Your host can’t wait to share their home’s highlights and hidden gems with you so, arrivederci and see you on the other side!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with a host who will lead you through Bologna, showing you what you'd most like to see as well as a few hidden gems along the way
  • See Bologna’s most iconic attractions as well as a few spots off the beaten tourist circuit
  • Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood you’d like to explore through the eyes of your host
  • Get advice from your host and ask any questions you have about exploring the city
  • Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate the city

Things to know

What’s included

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

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other 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

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Reviews

    Die private Tour war ein toller Einstieg für 4 Tage Bologna. Der sympathische Guide hat uns pünktlich vom Hotel abgeholt und die Tour nach unseren Wünschen gestaltet. Wir erfuhren Details über die Geschichte der Stadt, aber auch über Geschichten und Mythen. Sehr zu empfehlen! The private tour was a great start to 4 days in Bologna. The friendly guide picked us up from the hotel on time and designed the tour according to our wishes. We learned details about the history of the city, but also about stories and myths. We recommend!

    April 2024

    Doris L

    Our guide was excellent. Very professional as well as very knowledgeable we enjoyed the 4 hours with him.

    April 2024

    Barbara M

    Gabriele was a great guide! His knowledge of the city’s history and current affairs was the perfect mix of Bologna. He also went out of his way to help us find a pharmacy and to make us a dinner reservation during our tour.

    April 2024

    Casey A

    Nicola was a very charming and empathetic guide who showed us a lot of wonderful spots and gave us very interesting information.

    April 2024

    Doris L

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