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.

$82.71 per person

2 hours

(490)

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.

$177.31 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!

$192.78 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

$156.79 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.

$178.5 per person

3 hours

(72)

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.

$114.24 per person

3 hours

(91)

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Bologna Full day in Bologna with a local

The Bologna you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, experience the unparalleled food scene or go off the tourist trail. It's up to you!

$271.92 per person

8 hours

(30)

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Bologna Authentic aperitivo in Bologna

Drink, eat and experience the tradition of aperitivo at one of your host's favorite bars and join other locals partaking in this cultural ritual

$159.77 per person

3 hours

(56)

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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!

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

Andrea was the perfect host for our private highlights of Bologna tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests. The tour gave us a good feel for the history of the town and where to go during our trip. I highly recommend.

25 March 2026

Jane H
Perfect experience

13 March 2026

Katerina M
Cristiano our local guide was awesome. He curated the tour to our liking and he threw in some hidden gems one would not know about without a private guide. This I would recommend to anyone who has 3-5 hours to spend in Bologna.

3 March 2026

Randall E
My private tour with Claudio was both incredibly knowledgeable and very entertaining. We explored the whole city, and I learned about so many hidden spots and fascinating pieces of Bologna’s history that I never knew existed. Thanks to the tour, I feel much more confident exploring on my own for the rest of my stay—and I came away with fantastic food tips too! Thank you, Claudio, for such a great experience.

28 January 2026

Erin F