Top 10 City Tours in Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

This is a truly unique tour which will take you to discover the history of the oldest university in Europe. Bologna's academic history dates back to the 11th century and is has the first university to be built in all of Europe.

Inclusions: Expert professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Tickets for museums and other sites which require an entrance fee

Visit the city of Romeo and Juliet with a kids-specialized guide on this private 3 hour tour for  families. She will use ipad and other visual tools to make history come alive. You will see the Arena inside, Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Porta Borsari, the Cathedral, Castelvecchio, Juliet's Balcony.  Romeo's House and many other great sites including Saint Peter's Hill with a breathtaking view. The fun and scenic trip with the famous Funicular to reach the hill is also included. Both parents and children  will play games, trivia, photo contexts, scavanger hunts and other fun and educational activities to make your tour fully enjoyable and memorable

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Professional art historian guide, Local guide, Professional kids friendly guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

You’ll follow your host as you eat your way around Italy’s food capital – Bologna! Browse through historic markets, salumerie (delis), bars and specialty stores and discover the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city. Seasonal produce is king, and you’ll notice, smell and taste the sun-ripened fruit and fresh herbs as you wander from stall to stall. Round off your day at the Mercato delle Erbe - the perfect spot to indulge in an aperitivo as you soak up the warm terracotta atmosphere of this historic city and its friendly people. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, 7-8 tastings of various Bolognese specialities, A coffee and a craft beer, glass of regional wine or a soft drink, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks additional to the ones included in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Follow one of our friendly hosts around the walled medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy a creamy gelato. Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Visit the red streets of the historic center of Bologna, visiting the symbolic places of the city and discovering their secrets Art, history and gastronomy, but also secrets, legends and suggestions of contemporary life: discover everything that has made Bologna one of the most popular destinations for tourists in recent years with a certified guide, as well as a real Bolognese DOC

Inclusions: Guided tour with licensed guide, RC insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks, Audio guides (optional)

Receive a warm welcome to Bologna on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Bologna to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Piazza Santo Stefano and Ghetto Ebraico, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Bologna is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Checkmark out of your traveling bucket list the must-see places in Bologna with the help of your favorite local host. On this personalised tour, you’ll see the places you pick. From the classic landmarks that everyone talks about to neighbourhood exploring and off the beaten path roads that lead to the must-sees without the crowds. All you have to do is pick the local host of your choice, tell them about your wishes and they’ll create the perfect itinerary for you. Check out below a few ideas of things to do and visit, and let your local host know what you have in mind. From a quick city tour to an extensive full-day experience, or a specific part of town that can cover everything on your list. Anything is possible! *Please keep in mind that this experience shows a base price that will change according to your requests and the personalised offer your local host creates for you. All the places you choose to go to will be shown from the outside. No entrance tickets included.

Inclusions: Trained local guide, Private Tour - Only your travel party & your guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Tour does not include entrance tickets

Your local guide is waiting for you at the Four River Fountain in Piazza Navona for a private walking tour of Rome. The itinerary can be customized to your interests, as this is a private tour. After you arrive at the main station of Rome, you can choose to either take a nice walk to the meeting point or you can grab a Taxi to Piazza Navano. Detailed info will be shared with you after booking for your guidance! Begin with a walk from Piazza Navona to Campo de’ Fiori to visit Rome’s oldest pizzeria. After an incuded pizza tasting, go off the tourist track and browse the shelves in a local bookshop. If history is your interest, the itinerary can include the Pantheon and Largo di Torre Argentina for a look at Roman Ruins (at your expense). Your local guide will lead the way to favorite spots for gelato and espresso before reaching Piazza di Pietra and visiting a largely unknown church. The tour finishes with a sweeping terrace view of Fori Imperiali and the Colosseum.

Inclusions: Trained local guide, Private Tour - Only your travel party & your guide, Make on-the-spot changes to the tour, Local tips & recommendations, Slice of delicious Pizza , The best gelato or espresso in of Campo di Fiori and Rome

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Train tickets

Follow one of our friendly hosts around the walled medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy a creamy gelato. Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host - Pick your preferred duration when booking!, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

This Self-guided bike tour is all about riding a bike and discovering Bologna and its historical relationship with music. We will provide all the necessary equipment and all you will have to do is get on the bike and enjoy the tour by yourself or with family and friends! The tour lasts 2 hours, but you can decide to keep the bike for a few more hours as well. All the necessary is included: bike (for 4 hours), helmet, lock, basket, map of the tour, mp3 with headphones and a can of Redbull. You will start from Dynamo - La Velostazione di Bologna, located in the very center of the city and come back here when you're done. After the tour, you can also stay with us and chill in the relax area with free wifi and toilets or have something to drink and eat in our events area, where we have a bar, tables and chairs and a spacious courtyard with good music and people from all over the world.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Use of lock, Map with a complete itinerary that you can put on the handlebars, Audioguide with mp3 and headphones, Drink, City Map, Tips, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off