15 Best Private Tours In Bologna

Bologna, Bologna Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours, Private, Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

/ June 4, 2026

1.Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

A flexible private walking tour of Bologna with a local host, hotel meetup, and a custom route covering key sights and off-track stops.

Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

2.Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Private Bologna food tour for your party in English, with 6 or 10 tastings and local market bites from tortellini to balsamic.

★ 4.5

“We have been on many food tours in the US, Mexico, Canada, and throughout Europe. This was probably the worst and most disappointing. . One full hour into a food tour before we got any food or drink. During this time, we were in a mobbed market area of Bologna..constantly having to move around to…”

344 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $188.74by Withlocals

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Bologna, Guided, Private, Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bologna: Private Tour with a Local Guide

/ June 4, 2026

3.Bologna: Private Tour with a Local Guide

Private local-guided walking tour of Bologna from your accommodation, with orientation, top sights, food and shopping tips, and hidden side streets.

★ 4.3

“A good tour visiting places that were interesting with sufficient information provided without being overwhelming. Alessandro was very personable and a good guide. He was very informative and helpful in explaining how to get to places to revisit after the tour or to additional places we may wish to visit. He was also very considerate…”

180 reviewsFrom $54.66by Lokafy

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Bologna, Guided, Private, Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bologna: Private custom tour with a local guide

/ June 4, 2026

4.Bologna: Private custom tour with a local guide

Private custom walking tour in Bologna with a local guide. Tailor sights and museum time, get food tips, 2–8 hours.

★ 4.6

“Angela gave us exactly what we wanted - a 2 hour walking tour tailored to our requests. An excellent way to orientate ourselves before we started sightseeing in earnest.”

140 reviews2 - 8 hoursFrom $53by Guydeez

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Food Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Food & Market Tours, Full-Day, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

/ June 4, 2026

5.Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

Private Emilia Romagna food day in Parma: Parmigiano, Prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and lunch with wine, with pickup options.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Guilia was fantastic. Her topic knowledge was first class and she was able to impart it very well. She is a lovely , warm young lady who is passionate about her local food ,culture and tradition of the Parma region. We could not have been more satisfied Adriano, Guilia, Ed, Cathy, Andrew and…”

129 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $332.58by FOOD VALLEY TRAVEL

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Bologna, Cooking Classes, Pasta, Pasta-Making Classes, Private, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

/ June 4, 2026

6.Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

Private pasta class in Bologna at a local home. Learn 3 regional pastas, then eat your creations with local wine.

★ 5.0

“Paola was fantastic! Very welcoming and kind. We are so appreciative that she adjusted her schedule to fit us in at the last minute. She gave us so many insights and helpful tips for making incredible pasta. She was very patient in helping us learn and refine the techniques that we will be able to…”

111 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $119.73by Cesarine: Cooking Class

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Bologna, Food, Food & Drink, Food & Market Tours, Markets, Private, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine

/ June 4, 2026

7.Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine

Private Bologna food and market tour with six tastings and wine in the old town, featuring Parmigiano, homemade pasta, balsamic, gelato.

★ 5.0

“Caterina was a brilliant guide, highly recommended . Lovely insight into Bologna history and cuisine”

102 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $405.14by Secret Food Tours

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Bologna, Bologna Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour

A 3-hour private Bologna walking tour focused on local life, key sights like Piazza Maggiore and the Quadrilatero, plus Two Towers views.

★ 5.0

“Mario was amazing. The tour was detailed and he went out of his way to teach us the history of Bologna. Some tours are good and then there is the occasional great tour. Mario was great!”

76 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $201.53by Withlocals

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Bologna, Private, Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tour Reviews

Bologna with a Local: Customized Private Meet-Up

/ June 4, 2026

9.Bologna with a Local: Customized Private Meet-Up

A private, customizable Bologna walk with a local guide. Pick your pace, interests, and even tickets. 2–6 hours in English or Italian.

★ 4.7

“Michol was an excellent guide, patiently adapting to our families needs and showing us the many hidden gems of Bologna”

72 reviewsFrom $126.96by City Unscripted

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Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna

/ June 4, 2026

10.Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna

Classic private walking tour in Bologna with an English guide, A-list sights, and market tastings. Private, flexible pace, 2.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting introduction to Bologna. Many fascinating facts and beautiful things to see.”

51 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $156.19by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

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Bologna, Bologna Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours, Guided, Historical Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Bologna: Private Top Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

11.Bologna: Private Top Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour

A 2-hour private guided walk through Bologna’s top medieval sights, from Piazza Maggiore to Santo Stefano’s Seven Churches.

★ 4.6

“Ausgezeichnete und sehr abwechslungsreiche Stadtführung. Sehr qualifizierte Führerin mit sehr guten Deutschkenntnissen.”

47 reviewsFrom $147.27by TUI Musement

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Bologna, Parmesan, Prosciutto & Balsamic Tours, Private, Private Car with Driver, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

/ June 4, 2026

12.Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

Private 3-producer food tour from Bologna: Parmigiano, Prosciutto, and Balsamic tastings with a driver and English guide.

★ 5.0

“Stella was an extraordinary guide and hostess. So knowledgeable and generous with her time. The selected locations were excellent. Particularly the Modena vinegar location. Our local guide was the grandmother of the estate and she was just beautiful. So passionate and proud about the family’s products and with good reason. Nothing like I’ve ever tasted.…”

46 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $450.55by SLOW EMOTION

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Bologna, Cooking Classes, Private, Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tour Reviews

Felsina Culinaria – Personalised Private Cooking Course

/ June 4, 2026

13.Felsina Culinaria – Personalised Private Cooking Course

A private Bologna cooking class at a countryside home, learning fresh Bolognese pasta and ragù with a Po Valley view.

★ 5.0

“[27/08/2024, 16:35:11] Sophia Russell: was that accent gypsy [27/08/2024, 16:48:12] Sophia Russell: Me and my partner had a fantastic time from start to finish! The transport was perfectly organised and communicated well, room set up beautifully upon arrival (alongside welcome drinks and homemade food), and cooking class itself fantastic! We had so much fun, learning…”

46 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $336.41

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Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna’s Tastiest Treats

/ June 4, 2026

14.Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna’s Tastiest Treats

A private 3-hour Bologna food tour with local tastings, market shopping, aperitivo, tortellini al brodo, and organic gelato for €-level value.

★ 5.0

“The walking tour was great. Learned a lot about the history of Bologna and the present as well. Andrea was informative, funny and introduced us to some cured meats that we had not tried before. A nice way to spend the morning.”

35 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $215.15by City Unscripted

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Bologna, Bologna Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours, Private, Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Best of Bologna: Private & Personalised Walking Experience

/ June 4, 2026

15.Best of Bologna: Private & Personalised Walking Experience

Private Bologna walking tour matched to your style, from portici streets to Via del Pratello and Giardini Marghertia.

★ 4.7

“Had a private walking tour with Antonia - she was very attentive to what we wanted to see during our tour of Bologna. She did a fantastic job guiding us through Bologna’s history, architecture and food scene! I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking a walking tour of the city center. She can customize…”

35 reviewsFrom $87.79by City Unscripted

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