BOLOGNA · ITALY
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The 10 most popular local guide experiences 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.
“What a fantastic way to see the city (and fill your belly!). Roberta was in incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly, and a general delight to spend a few hours with. The company was fantastic and the food was even better. Would definitely recommend. Go hungry!”
Bologna food tour with breakfast, homemade pasta, aperitivo in the Quadrilatero, lunch, Modena balsamic tasting, and gelato.
“One of the best things we did in Bologna. Riccardo was an amazing guide and made the time fly by with amazing food tastings and great stories about the city in between stops.”
A 3-hour Bologna food walk with a local: Neptune fountain start, snack and flatbread, osteria tastings, homemade pasta, and gelato.
“Very interesting ,enjoyable, social and fun. Mateo was an excellent guide, very informative, had 4 nationalities to look after 👍👍”
Bologna small-group food tour with pasta, wine, tigelle, mortadella, cotoletta, gelato, and espresso, plus a local guide.
“We had a really fun time, food was delicious and Eugenio was friendly and gave us interesting information. Would definitely recommend!”
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.”
Bologna food tour with pasta tasting and local specialties across 4+ stops, including lunch, street food, dessert, wine, and espresso.
“Luca knows his stuff! Great recommendations and so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tour - almost too much great food!!! Highly recommended.”
Private Bologna walking tour with an English local guide. Get your bearings, eat and shop like a local, and leave with a plan.
“Alessandro is an engaging guide who listens well and has a wealth of local knowledge about Bologna. WE wpuld recommend him to anyone who wants and "off the beaten Track" local tour of the old city and it's history.”
Bologna walking food tour with mortadella and wine, handmade tagliatelle al ragù, and gelato, guided by a local expert in 2.5 hours.
“We had a wonderful time with Matteo. He shared his knowledge and love for his hometown of Bologna with us! The food was very good and the tour and our small group were exceptional. I highly recommend this tour through Bologna with Matteo.”
Private customizable Bologna walking tour with a local guide: iconic sights, local stories, museum options, and ticket help.
“Angela gave us exactly what we wanted - a 2 hour walking tour tailored to our requests. An excellent way to orientate ourselves before we started sightseeing in earnest.”
Bologna pasta class in a local home with Alessia Fiocchi. Make Emilian pasta, learn ragu flavors, pair it with wine, choose dessert.
“It was an amazing experience. We did this activity as a family of 4 and all of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Alessia explained everything so well! The wine that was paired with it, was also amazing! I can definitely recommend this to anyone.”
