Walking Tours In Bologna

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

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.

$174.33 per person

5 hours

(36)

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Bologna Day trip to Modena

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, 11th-century frescoes and a splash of balsamic.

$290.16 per person

8 hours

(89)

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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

$154.16 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.

$175.5 per person

3 hours

(72)

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Bologna Bologna for literature lovers

Join a literature-loving host and explore the world’s oldest university, spectacular libraries, and the most famous literary spots in the city.

$112.32 per person

3 hours

(55)

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.

$112.32 per person

3 hours

(91)

Your Bologna, Your Way: A Personalized Half-Day

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Bologna Your Bologna, Your Way: A Personalized Half-Day

Explore Bologna in four hours with a flexible experience shaped around you. Discover icons, market lanes, and quiet corners—at your pace and interest.

$143.33 per person

4 hours

(201)

Vegan food experience in Bologna la Grassa

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Bologna Vegan food experience in Bologna la Grassa

Experience Bologna's flourishing vegan scene tasting some amazing plant-based eats and witness and alternative side to Bologna’s culinary community.

$166.14 per person

3 hours

(37)

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The best private guides and local insiders in Bologna

Looking for the ultimate private walking tours in Bologna to help you uncover the secrets of Italy’s culinary capital? There’s more to the city than incredible food because Bologna’s centuries-spanning history has created a cityscape filled with hidden treasures waiting to be revealed on the best walking tours in Bologna. The knowledgeable local hosts who lead you on our walking tours in Bologna can navigate their beautiful hometown with their eyes closed, and there’s nobody better to plot a route that takes you everywhere you want to go. Just tell us what you want to see and do on your walking tours in Bologna, and we’ll plan the perfect day for you.

Meet some of our Bologna private guides

Claudio

Bologna

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

Lorenza

Bologna

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

Claudia

Bologna

Gabriele

Bologna

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

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

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!

Marco

Bologna

Explore off the beaten track

Any visitor can spend a day exploring the bustling city center, where main attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune are found. But with City Unscripted’s local hosts to lead the way on the best walking tours in Bologna, why not take the roads less traveled instead? Head further afield for walking tours in gritty Bolognina, a multicultural district plastered in spectacular street art, or embark on our “Bologna for literature lovers” experience to see an ancient university and a library built on an archaeological site. Your walking tours in Bologna, your call!

Walking tours with you in mind

What brings you to Bologna could be food, history, or culture – just tell our local hosts exactly what it is you want to experience, and we’ll plot the perfect route for your personalized walking tours in Bologna. Our walking tours in Bologna will make the most of every minute by making every turn you take 100% intentional. Whether you want to stroll through picturesque porticoes, sample some of the world’s best street food at the historic Quadrilatero market, or move between awe-inspiring medieval icons like the Two Towers, our local insiders will plan private walking tours in Bologna made for you.

Food tours on foot

In a country with the best cuisine in the world, Bologna stands out. Why not book food walking tours of Bologna to discover why? Our Bologna trattoria experience lets you have dinner with a local, but there’s more to the city’s food scene. Pick from our selection of food walking tours in Bologna to take a bite out of Italy’s culinary capital. Our “Tortellini, tortelloni & trattorias in ‘La Grassa’” experience is the perfect excuse to fill up on fresh bread, meats and cheeses, and our “Authentic aperitivo in Bologna” experience lets you try the Italian tradition done the right way.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Daniele was a great guide. We very much appreciated him taking us to the surrounding hills in his car. It was great to see more than just the old town to get a better feel for the area. His lunch spot was excellent. We enjoyed walking in the old city and exploring his hidden gems and “secrets”. A great day.

5 October 2023

Kim G
I’m in Italy to learn italian and my guide explained everything in italian with a lot of patience for a beginner. Great tour and great experience for me.

14 May 2023

Dominik Z
Loved the history, all the beautiful old historical buildings. My tour guide was very interesting as she told me about Bologna. It is a city I would visit again.

9 October 2021

Anna S
Lorenza was an extremely excellent tour guide. She has fantastic knowledge, not only for being a local, but due to her knowledge of history, culture, architecture, as well as great delivery in both English and Spanish...and a great sense of humor. She is the kind of guide that visitors enjoy to the max. Thank you Lorenza!!

4 September 2021

Joaquin I