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Bologna Essentials Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 6 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Bologna reveals its vibrant spirit on this immersive walking tour, where culinary delights meet rich history. Discover the medieval heart at Piazza Maggiore and the stunning Basilica of San Petronio as you stroll through Bologna's historic porticoes. Dive into the legacy of Europe’s oldest university, savor traditional ragù in hidden trattorias, and explore street art that tells stories of resistance. With an expert guide, experience a blend of culture and cuisine that defines Bologna. This intimate tour lasts about 3-4 hours and caters to food enthusiasts and history buffs alike. - Explore Piazza Maggiore and the Basilica of San Petronio - Visit the University of Bologna, the oldest in Europe - Enjoy traditional ragù tasting in local trattorias - Available in multiple languages including English and Spanish

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private guide

What's not

  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

  1. Discover the unfiltered charm of Bologna on a private walking tour that weaves through its historic heart and alternative soul. Stroll beneath the iconic porticoes of Via Zamboni and Piazza Maggiore, explore the University of Bologna the oldest in the world and uncover street art and rebellious spirit in the backstreets around Via del Pratello. Along the way, hear tales of resistance, radical thinkers, and student uprisings, before ending in a traditional trattoria with the city’s signature dish: tagliatelle al ragù. A perfect blend of history, culture, and flavor in one of Italy’s most vibrant cities.

    3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you at Piazza Maggiore, right by the Neptune Fountain (Fontana del Nettuno), and will be holding our company mascot a small plush llama to make them easy to recognize.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Tour Up in Europe
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Bologna

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 470 experiences we list in Bologna.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bologna

Bologna, capital of Emilia-Romagna, is a red-roofed university city of arcaded streets, leaning towers and some of Italy's richest food.

Bologna has a university founded in 1088, one of the oldest in Europe, and students fill the medieval centre. Miles of porticoes shelter the streets, and Piazza Maggiore is the main square, with the Basilica of San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune. Two leaning brick towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, rise from the old crossroads, and the Asinelli can be climbed.

Top-ranked sights in Bologna: San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio), Bologna Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers (Due Torri).

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