Bologna private tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

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.

$82.01 per person

2 hours

(526)

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.

$175.82 per person

5 hours

(36)

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!

$191.16 per person

3 hours

(30)

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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

$155.47 per person

4 hours

(35)

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.

$177 per person

3 hours

(74)

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.

$113.28 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.

Meet some of our Bologna local hosts

Claudio

Bologna

Music lover and local foodie with insider knowledge of Bologna’s hidden corners.

Antonia

Bologna

Trattoria lover and history buff with insider knowledge of Bologna’s best dining spots.

Gabri

Bologna

Your local host in Bologna who's got all the inside scoop on food markets, typical restaurants, and the city's sports culture - so whether you're a foodie or a fitness junkie, he's got you covered!

Food lover and nightlife enthusiast with an insider’s guide to Bologna’s best boulangeries, markets, and hidden gems.

Lorenza

Bologna

A language-loving history buff and an expert in the city's rich cultural traditions.

Marina

Bologna

Passionate foodie and culture lover with an insider’s knowledge of Bologna’s best markets, gelaterias, and hidden medieval streets

Gabriele

Bologna

Enthusiastic explorer of Bologna’s coolest, quirkiest, and most unexpected spots!

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.

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.

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

Walking through the heart of Bologna and listening to Paulina on the history Bologna was totally wonderful. She knows the “secrets” and has “keys” to many Bologna’s best points of interest. Highly recommended!

27 May 2026

Kee S
Insights to Bologna history

27 May 2026

Kee S
Diego showed us around Bologna. We would not have found some of these places unless with a local. Loved going to the oldest Osteria in the world.

15 May 2026

Jenny T
I don’t typically write reviews, but in this case, it felt necessary! I went for a private tour with one other friend of mine :) Claudio was genuinely one of the best tour guides we could have asked for during our time in Bologna. He was incredibly informative and friendly, and he made the entire experience feel relaxed and personal. He went completely at our pace, showed us so many beautiful areas of the city, and gave us fantastic recommendations for places to eat, drink, and explore. We had booked a 5-hour tour, and Claudio truly went above and beyond to make it memorable. One of our favourite moments was playing Scopa together (more than once haha) - something we’ll honestly never forget! It was very natural spending time with Claudio, as if we had been friends for a long time :) If you’re visiting Bologna and want a tour that feels authentic, welcoming, and full of local knowledge, we cannot recommend Claudio enough. Thank you again for such an amazing experience! Claudio if you do read this - thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and we will be sure to see you once again!!

14 May 2026

Katie M