Medieval Villages Getaway: Private Tour

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Brisighella

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Step back in time and explore two of Italy’s most beautiful medieval villages on this private day tour from Bologna. Discover the charm of Brisighella and Dozza, indulge in olive oil tasting, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical restaurant. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Brisighella - Departure at 9:30 am from Bologna city center, with a one-hour drive to Brisighella, renowned as one of Italy’s top 10 Medieval Villages.
Brisighella - Explore Rocca di Brisighella and the Clock Tower, and enjoy a walk along the picturesque “Donkey Alley.”
Brisighella - Experience an Olive Oil Tasting and learn about the…

What's Included

Dozza’s Fortress entry included
Private travel arranged
Insurance by Certified Travel Agency
Lunch provided
Local olive oil tasting experience
Air-conditioned vehicles
Guided by local English-speaking Tour Leader

Additional Information

A Medieval Dream - The Ultimate Private Day Trip from Bologna
Embark on a journey back in time by exploring Brisighella and Dozza, two of Italy’s most captivating hidden treasures.
From the “Liquid Gold” of Brisighella’s hills to Dozza’s lively open-air art gallery, this adventure is perfect for those seeking the authentic Italy, away from the…

Location

Brisighella

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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118careyk

Oct 19, 2025

The highlight of our trip to Emilia Romagna - We gave this tour 5 stars but that just scratches the surface. Our guide, Elise, was not only extremely knowledgeable about the history and significance of these places, but also very passionate in her educating which brought the past to life throughout our tour. She ensured that we enjoyed every step of the journey from the olive oil tasting to exploring the historic sites of Brisighella and Dozza. We were treated to a custom experience that made our stay in Emilia Romagna that much more memorable.

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933ianu

Jun 26, 2025

Two village tour June 2025 - A wonderful and immersive experience of two stunning locations explained comprehensively by an extremely knowledgeable guide. A generous lunch and comfortable transport added to our enjoyment.

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Lani_b

Jun 25, 2025

A great day trip away from Bologna. - Great day trip from Bologna and away from the crowds. Lasts 7 hours. Excellent driver Gabrielle. Two medieval towns, lunch, olive oil tasting, wine tasting, and a dragon. Lots of history and stories. Our 14–year-old was engaged the entire trip. Elene was a wonderful tour guide, and she had good advice for the rest of the trip. Highly recommend this tour.

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425johannel

Oct 19, 2024

Full eyes and full taste buds! - Incredible cultural and taste experience! Ilaria is a thoughtful Guide and Gabriel is an outstanding driver. Ilaria knew how to share the love of her region. Ilaria and Gabriel are very professional and, above all, very friendly. Ilaria personalized our tour in style with lots of little extras like photos. Experiment to do. Easy Reservation until the very end of the tour. Bravo and thank you! Chantal and Johanne!

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Faraway50677418629

Oct 15, 2024

I would do this again and again and again! - This is a must do experience if you're in Bologna! Ilaria was so friendly and eager to share about the region. Brisighella is absolutely beautiful. We then went for olive oil tasting, our very first olive oil tasting at that! Who knew you could actually do olive oil shots? It was such a special experience. Lunch was absolutely filling and delicious. Simple local dishes, done fresh and so delicious. One of the best meal we had in Italy. Dozza was such a quaint little village. The stories Ilaria shared with us about the villages were really interesting, and absolutely something that only people living in this area would know so well of. Gabriele was such a great driver, navigating a 9 seater van through the narrow streets safely. There is totally no reason not to sign up for this tour. You will never regret it!

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Jkayo295

Sep 10, 2024

Highly recommend this tour with Ilaria! - This tour was a great way to spend the day outside the city and see two beautiful villages. We were fortunate to have Ilaria as our guide. She was knowledgeable, full of interesting stories about the area and such a delight to spend the day with. If you are interested in local experience, with a local outside the tourist area, I highly recommend this tour with Ilaria!

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Helimaarjav

Jul 28, 2024

Amazing day in two small villages - Our guide was the lovely Ilaria. It was an amazing tour for someone who wants to get away from the big city and see things they probably won't see themselves. I was searching for something to do that would be a bit different and I am so glad I found this medieval villages tour: two beautiful towns, a wonderful local guide, great lunch among locals and a nice cool van to escape to while the temperature was 37 C outside. It was so much more than I expected, definitely recommend!

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Helimaarja_h

Jul 28, 2024

A wonderful day away from the big city crowds! - An amazing tour for someone who wants to get away from the big city and see things they probably won't see themselves. I was searching for something to do that would be a bit different and I am so glad I found this tour: two beautiful towns, a wonderful local guide, great lunch among locals and a nice cool van to escape to while the temperature was 37 C outside. It was so much more than I expected, definitely recommend!

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Carolynwz2317gd

May 26, 2024

Our guide Ilaria was the best! - Ilaria our guide made the day perfect. Dozza was very interesting and the murals amazing. Lunch was delicious with excellent wine. Both villages were not touristy at all. A must visit made all the better by Ilaria who took great care of us.

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Franswa_j

May 20, 2024

The guide, Ilaria is an absolute delight! - Our guide, Ilaria, was a delight! It is clear she not only loves Italy, but also this region! She spoke with so much passion about these villages. You can't but help to also be impressed by this region.

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From $347

up to 7 guests

1 - Adult