Historic Center & Hidden Gems

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Best Historic Center & Hidden Gems In Bologna

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The 10 most popular historic center & hidden gems in Bologna. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Historic Center & Hidden Gems In Bologna

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Bologna: City Center Walking Tour - Choosing the Right Start: Neptune’s Fountain, Palazzo d’Accursio, or Piazza Maggiore

1.Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Most Popular★ 4.5

Guided walk through Bologna’s highlights, including San Petronio, Asinelli Tower, Neptune’s Fountain, and Quadrilatero Market for $26.

“The experience was exactly what I needed on the first day in this beautiful city. I saw all the main highlights and Archiginnasio Palace was something I didn't know I needed to see on the inside! Seeing all that history in one place; walking through the halls of the oldest university in Europe and seeing…”

3,478 reviews2 - 3 hoursFrom $26by BOLOGNA TOUR & BEST ITALY TOUR

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Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local - Where you meet your host near CometVia IV Novembre

2.Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

★ 5.0

Private Bologna highlights with a local: Piazza Maggiore, market snacks, Torre degli Asinelli views, fountain stories, and a tailor-made route.

“Cristiano was the best. Great half day tour to know Bologna and learn about the city. Great knowledge and service. We learned a lot about the secreta of Bologna.”

359 reviews2 to 5 hours (approx.)From $77.64by City Unscripted

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Bologna: City Center Guided Wine Walking Tour

Bologna: City Center Guided Wine Walking Tour - Filippo’s Role: How the Guide Changes the Whole Tasting

Bologna: Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

Bologna: Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide - From Piazza Galvani to Via Drapperie: Walking, Looking, Eating

4.Bologna: Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

★ 4.9

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!”

179 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $82by Hili srl

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Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings

Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings - Palazzo d’Accursio: frescoed rooms, a bishop’s chapel, and Bramante’s horsemen stairs

5.Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings

★ 5.0

Bologna’s art-and-history walking tour links major landmarks, lesser-known corners, and cathedral interiors with small-group tastings in English.

“Great tour, so much information. Our guide Ricardo made the 3 hours fly by. He took us to not only the obvious places but many of the hidden gems. Been on several tours in Italy this one was memorable.”

108 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $175.36by Riccardo Bacchi

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour - Piazza Maggiore: Bologna’s Main Square and Its Social Pulse

6.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour

★ 5.0

A 3-hour private Bologna walk covering Piazza Maggiore, Quadrilatero, and Le Due Torri, with local tips for food and smart shortcuts.

“Luanna was terrific. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about Bologna’s history. Took us to all the top sites and so much more. Would highly recommend this tour”

76 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $201.53by Withlocals

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Bologna: Private Top Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour

Bologna: Private Top Historical Sites Guided Walking Tour - Piazza Maggiore: the medieval heart you’ll keep seeing in your photos

Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

Bologna: Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide - From Piazza Galvani to Via Drapperie: Walking, Looking, Eating

8.Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

★ 5.0

A 2.5-hour Bologna walking food tour with bread, mortadella, wine and panino, tagliatelle al ragù, and finish with Bolognese gelato.

“Matteo was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We loved this tour! The history of Bologna was fascinating and the food was great. Especially the gelato!”

41 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $82.68by Hili Travel s.r.l.

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Bologna : Historic Center Walking Tour

Bologna : Historic Center Walking Tour - Meeting by Via dell’Indipendenza (and why the exact spot matters)

The downtown wine experience

The downtown wine experience - Stop one: the enoteca wine bar where you start tasting

10.The downtown wine experience

★ 5.0

A 2-hour walk through Bologna that pairs enoteca and osteria stops with four Colli Bolognesi wine tastings and expert explanations.

“We had a great time on our wine tour. Our host was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He took us to several of his favorite wine restaurants and we got to taste some of his (and our) favorites! He explained how the process varied for different selections. We met some great people from Canada and…”

35 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $82.68by BOLOGNA.WINE

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