BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 11 most popular historical tours in Bologna. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Bologna art walk with art-history stories, major churches and university halls, plus optional tastings, all in English with a small group.
“Such a knowledgeable guide. We saw so much we would never have known was in plain sight. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.”
A 2-hour private guided walk through Bologna’s top medieval sights, from Piazza Maggiore to Santo Stefano’s Seven Churches.
“Ausgezeichnete und sehr abwechslungsreiche Stadtführung. Sehr qualifizierte Führerin mit sehr guten Deutschkenntnissen.”
A 2-hour, guided walk through Bologna’s historic core, from Palazzo d’Accursio to the Two Towers, with local context and smart stops.
“Jonathan hat uns perfekt durch „sein“ Bologna geführt. Unsere Kleingruppe (nur wir 2 😁) erfuhr beim individuellen Rundgang viel Wissenswertes - jederzeit wieder mit Jonathan (Rundgang auf Englisch)!”
Small-group walking tour of Bologna’s historic center with a licensed local guide, Piazza Maggiore highlights, San Petronio, and market lanes.
“We had a private tour. The guide was very informative and pleasant. She took her time, and we enjoyed her very much.”
Best of Bologna in one day: fresco palaces, terracotta masters, the university’s anatomy theatre, top art, market bites, and pasta making.
“It was an excellent experience. The guide, Riccardo, dispite of being very young, has a lot of knowledge about history and art and he shares it in a very nice way. I learned very much. If I come back to Bologna to see what I couldn't see, I would ask if he can be my…”
Handmade Bologna pasta in Margherita’s home, plus optional Quadrilatero market walk, wine and tiramisu. Private English class.
“Wonderful cooking experience. Margherita is knowledgeable and engaging and very welcoming. A genuine pleasure, thank you, I learned a lot and felt very humbled to be welcomed in to her home. A brilliant experience and will take away great lessons and tips. Would highly recommend”
Walk Bologna’s center with a small-group local guide, hitting Neptune, Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, Archiginnasio, Two Towers viewpoints, and Santo Stefano.
“Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly!”
Bologna highlights tour in English with a local guide: Neptune’s Fountain, San Petronio, Archiginnasio, Two Towers, Santo Stefano, and Porticoes.
“Walking the entire time expect a brief sit down toward the end.The history relayed by the guide gives co text to many interesting details.”
Private day trip from Bologna to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and a historic vinegar house in Modena, with tastings and pickup.
“Very good experience with private car. Highly recommend for those who don’t wish to spend a whole day out.”
A low-cost, self-guided audio walk through Bologna’s past and present, narrated on your phone with offline GPS and lifetime access.
“Could have included a lot more value for money as the factual descriptions were quite short. The speaker seemed to enjoy speaking about his university life which wasted a bit of time when standing around at sights waiting for valuable information.”
Bologna on foot with Elisa: Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, Santo Stefano and the Quadrilatero in a 3-hour private tour.
“Our guide Elisa was a a gentle introduction to the heritage of Bologna. Full of information and more than helpful in answering all manner of questions as we spent almost 3 hours walking through history. Beginning at the piazza maggiore Read more”
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