Experience Bologna like a local with our personalized private tours. Explore the city’s hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture.
Experience Bologna like a local with our personalized private tours. Explore the city’s hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture.
- Bologna - Discover Bologna in half a day with a local guide who seamlessly blends the city’s iconic landmarks with its vibrant daily life. From bustling central squares to charming food markets and historic streets, Bologna is best explored on foot. Prior to your adventure, you’ll complete a brief online questionnaire, allowing your guide to craft…
- Bologna - Discover Bologna in half a day with a local guide who seamlessly blends the city’s iconic landmarks with its vibrant daily life. From bustling central squares to charming food markets and historic streets, Bologna is best explored on foot. Prior to your adventure, you’ll complete a brief online questionnaire, allowing your guide to craft a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests, pace, and travel preferences. Here are some highlights your guide might include in your journey.
- Basilica di San Petronio - Stroll past the Basilica di San Petronio, one of Europe’s largest churches, situated in Piazza Maggiore. Its incomplete façade tells a story of centuries-long construction, while its grandeur underscores Bologna’s historical significance and civic pride.
- Mercato delle Erbe - Explore Mercato delle Erbe, a bustling indoor market where locals purchase fresh produce, meats, and regional delicacies. It provides a vivid glimpse into Bologna’s culinary culture, where everyday ingredients are central to the city’s dining and lifestyle.
- Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita - Visit Santa Maria della Vita, celebrated for its stunning Baroque interior and expressive sculptures. Nestled in the historic center, it offers a window into the artistic and religious legacy that continues to influence the city.
- Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell - Marvel at the Two Towers, Bologna’s most iconic landmark and a testament to its medieval heritage. These leaning towers once symbolized wealth and power and remain a defining feature of the city’s skyline.
- Via Zamboni - Stroll along Via Zamboni, the heart of Bologna’s university district. Flanked by historic buildings and lecture halls, this street embodies the vibrancy of student life and the presence of one of the world’s oldest universities.

- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it’s central
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct…
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it’s central
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Bologna is a city where historic landmarks seamlessly blend with everyday life, from its central squares to bustling food markets and university avenues. This half-day experience, guided by a local host, combines these elements to provide a deeper insight into the city’s layout and daily life.
The experience is entirely personalized, tailored to your…
Bologna is a city where historic landmarks seamlessly blend with everyday life, from its central squares to bustling food markets and university avenues. This half-day experience, guided by a local host, combines these elements to provide a deeper insight into the city’s layout and daily life.
The experience is entirely personalized, tailored to your interests, pace, and curiosity. Whether your focus is on history, architecture, culinary culture, or the city’s academic legacy, your host will craft a route that aligns with your priorities and adjust it as you explore together.
Upon booking, you will receive a brief online questionnaire to express your preferences. Your host will then contact you to plan your experience, ensuring it is thoughtful, adaptable, and enriched with authentic local insights.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.