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Hello Bologna: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide

Bologna, Italyby LocalCityWalks

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

Get introduced to Bologna in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Bologna history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Bologna everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Bologna, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Local product tasting
  • Walking tour
  • Small-group experience
  • Personalized recommendations

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Piazza Maggiore

      Pass by

      Stand on Bologna's great civic square facing San Petronio and red-brick palaces.

    2. 2

      Basilica Di San Petronio

      Pass by

      Admire the unfinished marble-and-brick facade of Bologna's vast basilica.

    3. 3

      Fontana del Nettuno

      Pass by

      Circle Giambologna's bronze Neptune fountain beside Piazza Maggiore.

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      Pass by

      Look up at Bologna's leaning medieval towers rising over Porta Ravegnana.

    5. 5

      Stop 5

      Pass by

      Discover the brick seven-churches complex on Piazza Santo Stefano.

    Meeting and pickup

    Meet your guide in front of Basilica di San Petronio on Piazza Maggiore

    End point

    By default, the tour may finish at a location other than the meeting point, unless you request a same-location return in advance.

    Good to know

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Group size limited to 15 participants for an intimate experience.
    • Flexible walk tailored to your group's pace and interests.
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    • Stops may change due to weather or local conditions.
    • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

    Cancellation policy

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

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