Bologna private tours

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Bologna private tours

Top private tours in Bologna

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Your Perfect First Day in Bologna: Porticoes, Markets & Local Flow
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Bologna Your Perfect First Day in Bologna: Porticoes, Markets & Local Flow

Get your bearings in Bologna with a flexible walk that blends local rhythm, insight, and easygoing discovery, your way.

$79.23 per person

2 hours

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Bologna Uncovered: Famous Landmarks & Secret Corners
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Bologna Bologna Uncovered: Famous Landmarks & Secret Corners

Discover Bologna's famous landmarks and secret corners in one journey. A perfect blend of iconic sites and local treasures over 5 hours.

$169.86 per person

5 hours

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Bolognese trattoria experience - dinner with a local
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Bologna Bolognese trattoria experience - dinner with a local

Dine with a local at one of their favorite trattorias in Bologna, Italy's food capital. Eating like an Italian doesn't get closer than this!

$184.68 per person

3 hours

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Family day in Bologna with a local
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Bologna Family day in Bologna with a local

Discover the best of Bologna to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore

$150.2 per person

4 hours

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Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’
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Bologna Tortellini, Trattorias & Tastes of Bologna

Discover Bologna's delicious soul through its iconic foods. Sample local specialties, sip regional drinks, and uncover the stories behind the flavors.

$171 per person

3 hours

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Secret Bologna: Hidden Gems & Local Treasures
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Bologna Secret Bologna: Hidden Gems & Local Treasures

Wander Bologna's lesser-known corners with someone who knows where the real magic hides. From quiet cloisters to bustling artisan workshops.

$109.44 per person

3 hours

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The best Bologna private tours & experiences with locals

If you’re looking for the best private tours in Bologna to help you make the most of your time in glorious Italy’s culinary capital, look no further than private Bologna tours with City Unscripted. We understand that every traveler’s perfect day in Bologna will look different. That’s why we create tailored experiences with a like-minded local who shares your interests, whether history, food or culture. Our private tours in Bologna, Italy, effortlessly strike a balance between the city’s top sights and its secrets. It doesn’t matter how much time you have, whether a full day or just three hours – we’ll show you ancient attractions and the modern local lifestyle.

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See Bologna like a local

On private Bologna city tours, we’ll make sure you get an unforgettable experience of locals-only life. Significant tourist sights aren’t hard to find in such an iconic travel destination, but our Bologna private tours show you sides to the city that not even your guidebook knows about. Whether you follow your guide through picturesque porticoes hidden off the tourist trail, get lost in Quadrilatero – the oldest market in the city – or tuck into a giant bowl of fresh pasta at a centuries-old trattoria, our Bologna walking tours will do everything to make your dream day come true.

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Explore away from the city center

In central Bologna, world-famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune congregate, with travelers crowded around them. But with our knowledgeable local guides planning your private Bologna tours, you’ll have the opportunity to head off the tourist trail. Explore neighborhoods like gritty Bolognina, a multicultural masterpiece plastered in spectacular street art, or embark on our unique “Bologna for literature lovers” experience and see an ancient library built on an archaeological site on one of our best culture tours in Bologna.

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A bite of Bologna

On private tours anywhere in Italy, the food is a major attraction. But even in a country that's a gastronomic giant in the truest sense, our Bologna private food tours stand out as something extra-special. It's easy to be overwhelmed by the seemingly endless places to eat, so having a local guide as your restaurant reviewer and menu decipherer on Bologna walking tours will make all the difference. On private food tours in Bologna, Italy, you’ll uncover the city’s most popular eateries, cobbled cafés, family-run trattorias, and mouthwatering bites locals love the most.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Nicola was a great tour guide. He met us at our hotel and then promptly started getting to know us so he could tailor the tour around our interests. There is so much to Bologna that isn't commonly known and we were able to learn about and experience a lot of it with his guidance. The pace was comfortable and Nicola was very patient with me as I am a bit of a shutterbug and always taking pictures with my digital camera and cell phone too. He would keep narrating the tour as I was taking photos to keep me informed and my wife engaged. I would highly recommend taking this tour to get to know Bologna on a deeper level than you would if you were just wandering around on your own or part of a large tour group.

    10 October 2026

    Brian G

    The tour we took with Paulina was a great way to get an overview of Bologna. Not only was she very generous with her time, but she showed us the highlights of the city, providing us with a great plan for what to do with our remaining time in the city.

    9 October 2026

    Steve L

    Relaxed but motivated guide. Always again!!!

    6 October 2026

    Thorsten P

    Was canceled still waiting for our refund We were looking forward to our outing Got offered a 50% off for our next booking We will try again Never had this problem before

    5 October 2026

    Rheta A

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