BOLOGNA · ITALY
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The 10 most popular guided in Bologna. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Bologna on foot in 3 hours: tigella, mortadella and cheeses, wine, balsamic lessons, homemade pasta, and top gelato to the Two Towers.
“Katerina was an entertaining and informative guide. She gave us history of the region, Bologna, and the regional foods we were tasting. All delicious! An enjoyable tour we would recommend. More fun than just walking around the city.”
Taste Colli Bolognesi wines in Bologna’s center with a certified sommelier on a small-group walk, 2–5 glasses and snacks.
“My wife and I had a wonderful experience. We learned a lot about wine and had great conversations with our host.”
Private Bologna walking tour with an English local guide. Get your bearings, eat and shop like a local, and leave with a plan.
“Punctual, organised, interesting to chat to. Well timed tour. Excellent tips on food and ice cream parlours. Good value. Thank you Luca.”
Bologna walking food tour with mortadella and wine, handmade tagliatelle al ragù, and gelato, guided by a local expert in 2.5 hours.
“Valentina was an excellent and very passionate guide! The places we went to were unique and she explained a lot about the food in general and gave us many tips where to eat. We had a great time!”
A 3-hour guided walk through Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore, porticoes, leaning towers, and the Archiginnasio area, with a live guide.
“The tour & guide were both amazing. It was pouring rain, and the guide did everything she could to keep us as dry as possible. There is so much to see in Bologna, and our tour has made us want to return to learn & see more”
Self-guided Bologna food tasting with 7 vouchers, QR audio map, and classics like tortellini and Tigellone for about $50.
“This is a really good price for a full experience of not just the food tasting but also the walking around the city, exploring monuments and important spots in town. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't have the chance to try some pasta on the tour, and the pizza was not the best…”
Private customizable Bologna walking tour with a local guide: iconic sights, local stories, museum options, and ticket help.
“Great tour!!! My guide, Jonathan. You were such a great guide. I found Bologna is a great city to visit again.”
A low-cost, self-guided Bologna walking tour with audio, written notes, and Google Maps directions for a smart half-day loop.
“The only upside of this tour is that it gives you a list of all the noteworthy things to view in the city. The entire thing could easily be replicated by asking any AI to give you s your itself. The audio is extremely short (between 30 seconds and 1 minute at each stop). It…”
Ride an e-bike from Bologna into the hills to San Luca and other UNESCO sights, then wrap with a mountain-style aperitif.
“Lucia was just adorable and took us on the ride of our lives. Literally, the week prior was the Tour d’ France on our same route! I added the street writing so you could see what these great Italian people do to celebrate their countrymen. So awesome!!! The dreamy tree-lined streets were outa this world!!!!…”
Audio-guided Archiginnasio visit in Bologna with Anatomical Theatre and food tasting voucher. QR audio, 1.5 hours.
“Non è molto utile. Nel pacchetto ci sono i biglietti salta fila, ma nel nostro caso (sabato pomeriggio) non c’era fila. Ottimo invece il voucher degustazione (piccolo tagliere di buoni affettati e bicchiere di vino + gelato Fabbri).”
