Bologna Secrets: Hidden Gems and Local Culture

Uncover the hidden treasures of Bologna with our custom private tours. Explore secret spots, street art, cozy bars, local eateries, and vibrant student culture with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quadrilatero - Wander the streets of the Quadrilatero, the ancient Bologna market
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  • Teatro Anatomico - Check out the Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio…
What's Included
  • 3 hours with a local guide
  • Customized private tour
  • Optional hotel meetup at a central location
  • Flexible walking exploration with additional transport suggestions
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a local host to explore the hidden treasures of Bologna that only the locals know about! Navigate through a maze of cobblestone paths and portico-lined streets, uncovering fascinating street art, inviting bars, authentic local restaurants, and the lively student life of the city. Your host will share their personal Bologna experience, full of…

Location
Comet
Via IV Novembre
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Morgan_d
Jul 22, 2025
Fantastic intro to Bologna! - Our tour was a fantastic intro to our visit to Bologna. Nicola was our tour guide and his passion for history was evident as he shared all the background of our stops along the way. He did a great job curating the tour to our family’s interests to keep it interesting for everyone, as well as giving us so great recommendations for gelato and dinner. We appreciate Nicola’s time and highly recommend him and this tour!
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Roblanphear
Jul 11, 2025
Well worth the time and schedule it early in your visit! - We were visiting our daughter studying in Bologna and decided to book a personalized tour of the city. Claudio was fantastic! He listened well to what we wanted and tailored the time towards our interests. He was super well prepared with recommendations and a wealth of knowledge on all subjects Bologna from history to architecture to local culture and music. We experienced nooks and crannies of the city we never would have come across on our own. Wish we would have done this tour at the start of our stay to glean from all the recommendations Claudio provided. After this experience we immediately booked a similar tour in Florence.
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Kimberly_j
Sep 21, 2024
Fantastic!! - We just arrived in Bologna and our guide met us at our lodging. Our walking tour was the best tour we had during this European vacation. He was so full of enthusiasm and shared so much beautiful history. He also helped us to find the perfect restaurant to end our day. Highly recommend!
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Rebecca_k
Jun 20, 2024
Walking Bologna - We had a great walking tour of Bologna. The weather was nice and our guide was friendly and knowledgable.
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Lorraine
May 5, 2024
Great guide - Great guide Nicola , really friendly and very knowledgeable, had a great 2 hrs with him , showed us lots of places that you would not know about on your own
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904karieh
Oct 12, 2023
Enjoying Bologna - Our guide Alberto was amazing. He tailored the trip perfectly to us. The sights we spectacular. The restaurants and food met our expectations.
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Isabel_a
Sep 27, 2023
Fantastic tour! - We had the best tour with Daniele! He is incredibly friendly and inviting. He showed us so many more sights than we would have been able to find on our own or by online searches. We loved that Daniele had so much pride for his home city and was genuinely excited to show us every corner. I would absolutely repeat a tour with Daniele and I recommend others to request him. Host/Experience: Daniele Consoli + Bologna Custom Private Tours by Locals, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience date: 25/09/2023 Reviewer: Isabel Argento
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Amy_c
Sep 26, 2023
Fantastic private tour if the heart of Bologna - Our Host, Gabriele, was so knowledgeable, accommodating and kind! We loved every minute of our 4-hour tour with him. Highly recommend!
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Mariaelena_d
Sep 18, 2023
A wonderful way to experience Bologna even if you think you know it. - What a lovely discovery! Claudio was fantastic and showed and informed us about parts of Bologna that we would have never known about on our own including the beautiful university and the important part that it plays in everyday life in Bologna, walking along and learning about the Roman era main street of Bologna, the glorious food market where stalls are actually incorporated into buildings, visiting the Jewish quarter, and much much more. Thank you, Claudio!
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Louise_r
Apr 2, 2024
Good tour to see the city - Patrick was a good guide probably would have been better if we knew what we wanted to see but Patrick was very informed
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From $55
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).