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15 Best Private Tours In Bologna

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The 15 most popular private tours in Bologna. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs each one.

15 Best Private Tours In Bologna

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local - Price and Value: Why $77.64 Can Be a Smart Move
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Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

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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.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a great introduction to Bologna. Nicola walked us through the historic areas and explained about the architecture and history; he also shared some interesting anecdotes along the way. Part of the tour included a walk through the Quadrilateral, the historic market area where you see all the little stalls with different vegetables, fruits,…”

359 reviews2 to 5 hours (approx.)From $77.64by City Unscripted

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Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Piazza Maggiore Start: How the Tour Sets Your Food Map
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Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

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Bologna: Private Tour with a Local Guide - Choose the Right Length: 2, 3, 4 Hours and More
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Bologna: Private Tour with a Local Guide

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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

“Our guide Giacomo was friendly and had a wealth of local knowledge. His English was very good and he was able to answer our questions in depth. The tour is a must for orientating yourself in Bologna. Finally, we received great food recommendations.”

180 reviewsFrom $54.66by Lokafy

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Bologna: Private custom tour with a local guide - Meeting point and first hour: shaping the walk around you
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Bologna: Private custom tour with a local guide

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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

“Leo was an excellent guide, with an extensive knowledge of all the places he took us. faultless presentation with local stories and a good sense of humour. a wonderful 3 hours and a highlight of our trip”

140 reviews2 - 8 hoursFrom $53by Guydeez

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Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day - Timing, pickup, and how the day starts without chaos
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Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

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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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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna - Three Regional Pastas: Tortellini, Tagliatelle, and More
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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

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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

“This experience was worth every dollar spent!! She was such a lovely host and extremely easy to learn from! We’ve taken cooking classes in other cities and this by far was the best! Roberta was the best!!!!”

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

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Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine - Where you meet, where you end, and how to plan your walk
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Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour - Le Due Torri / Torre degli Asinell: iconic skyline views, and the extra ticket
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour

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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

“Luanna was terrific. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about Bologna’s history. Took us to all the top sites and so much more. Would highly recommend this tour”

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

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Bologna with a Local: Customized Private Meet-Up - Guide Matching: Why the Person Matters More Than the Script
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Bologna with a Local: Customized Private Meet-Up

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Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna - How the Archiginnasio exterior adds University context (without overstuffing the day)
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Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna

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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

“For the price we paid, the food offered was terrible and a poor reflection on your team and Bologna.”

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

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Bologna: Private Top Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour - Piazza Maggiore and Neptune’s Fountain: the civic heartbeat
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Bologna: Private Top Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour

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Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna - Stop 2: Savignano sul Panaro Prosciutto DOP and Lambrusco
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Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

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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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Felsina Culinaria - Personalised Private Cooking Course - What You’ll Cook: Bolognese Staples Plus the Choices That Make It Personal
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Felsina Culinaria – Personalised Private Cooking Course

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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

“Bianca and her husband could not have been nicer and more welcoming. They have a beautiful house in the country with a fabulous view. The cooking class was a lot of fun and very instructive. We made a lasagna from scratch and latte in piede. They also served us delicious local white wine and crostini…”

46 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $336.41

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Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats - Il Quadrilatero market lanes: where you learn how Bologna shops
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Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna’s Tastiest Treats

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Best of Bologna: Private & Personalised Walking Experience - Markets, Espresso, and the Everyday Bologna You Don’t See on a Bus
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Best of Bologna: Private & Personalised Walking Experience

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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

“We booked the day before, within 1 hour Benedetta emailed us with suggestions for the tour and asked us what we wanted to do. She was friendly and knowledgeable, really knew the city. We completely changed what we wanted to see that morning, Benedetta was happy to accommodate. Really fun tour and a great guide.”

35 reviewsFrom $87.79by City Unscripted

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