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Bologna Private & Personalized Half-Day Tour with a Local Guide

4.9(23 reviews)Bologna, Italy
4hDurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

In Bologna, you will explore historic landmarks, bustling food markets, and university streets during a half-day tour led by a local guide. This experience allows you to see how the city combines history and everyday life. The tour is tailored to your interests, whether they lie in history, architecture, food culture, or academia. Your guide will create a route that aligns with your preferences and will adjust it as you go along. After booking, a short online questionnaire will be sent to you to gather your interests. Your guide will then contact you to finalize the details of your personalized experience.

Itinerary

1

Bologna

Experience Bologna over half a day with a local host who connects the city’s main landmarks with the everyday life around them. From its central piazzas to its food markets and historic streets, Bologna is best understood on foot. Before your experience begins, you will receive a short online questionnaire so your host can design a personalized route based on your interests, pace, and travel style. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience.

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Basilica Di San Petronio

Pass by the Basilica di San Petronio, one of the largest churches in Europe, located in Piazza Maggiore. Its unfinished façade reflects centuries of construction, while its scale highlights Bologna’s historical importance and civic identity.

3

Mercato delle Erbe

Walk through Mercato delle Erbe, a lively indoor market where locals shop for fresh produce, meats, and regional specialties. It offers a clear view of Bologna’s food culture, where everyday ingredients remain central to how the city eats and lives.

4

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

Visit Santa Maria della Vita, known for its remarkable Baroque interior and expressive sculptures. Located in the historic center, it offers insight into the artistic and religious heritage that continues to shape the city.

5

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

See the Two Towers, Bologna’s most recognizable landmark and a lasting symbol of its medieval past. These leaning structures once represented wealth and influence and continue to define the city’s skyline today.

6

Via Zamboni

Walk along Via Zamboni, at the heart of Bologna’s university district. Lined with historic buildings and lecture halls, this street reflects the energy of student life and the presence of one of the oldest universities in the world.

What's included / not included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local hostFlexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you bookGet picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's centralPrivate and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate localDirect communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractionsTransportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)Gratuities (optional)Hotel drop off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
  • After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

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