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15 Best Bologna Walking Tours

The walks under the porticoes: the two towers’ lean, Europe’s oldest university and forty kilometers of UNESCO-listed arcade between stops. Bologna built covered streets for seven centuries of weather; the walks stay dry on principle.

1.Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Discover Bologna's highlights on a 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring the Basilica, Towers, and vibrant markets with expert guides for authentic insights.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“the guide - Riccardo- made me adore the city even more. passionate and knowledgeable about the city, I wished if it was even longer... small group, super nice details that makes you change your stereotyped opinion about this wonderful city...”

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2.Bologna Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Explore Bologna’s culinary scene on this 4-hour walking tour with local guides. Sample pasta, balsamic, cheese, wine, gelato, and more for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Federica was extremely knowledgeable and make the experience great. The food and wine were excellent during the tour especially the balsamic tasting.”

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

Explore Bologna with a local guide on a personalized tour, visiting iconic sights and hidden gems. Perfect for those seeking authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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4.Bologna: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Bologna with a private local guide. Explore hidden gems, authentic spots, and insider tips tailored to your interests for an unforgettable experience.

★ 4.4

“Ottavia is a young girl that studio arte and ama Bologna She was on time and has deep knowledge of the history and culture of the place It was a pleasure to have her as my guide”

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

Discover Bologna’s culinary and historic charm with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour featuring mortadella, pasta, wine, and gelato, led by top-rated guides.

★ 4.9

“We had such a great time on this food walking tour. Our guide was fantastic- knowledgeable, full of energy and clearly passionate about the city and its culture. Matteo made the whole experience fun and full of interesting stories. A really enjoyable way to explore…”

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6.Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

Discover Bologna’s highlights on a flexible, self-guided walking tour with audio and written guides, exploring landmarks, food culture, and hidden gems at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“A very useful tour that gives you history of Bologna and memorable events. Both flexible to use and extremely affordable. Would recommend.”

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

Discover Bologna with a local guide on a private 3-hour walking tour, exploring highlights, hidden gems, and authentic food spots for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“Mario was amazing. The tour was detailed and he went out of his way to teach us the history of Bologna. Some tours are good and then there is the occasional great tour. Mario was great!”

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9.Bologna: Small Group Food market Walking Tour with Tasting

Discover Bologna’s authentic flavors on a small-group walking tour through the historic market, tasting local dishes, enjoying wine, and learning from a knowledgeable guide.

★ 4.4

“The tour was really interesting, not only could we taste a lot of traditional food from Bologna, we could also learn about the history of the city and how the foods were produced (how is balsamic vinegar made, what different cuts are in Mortadella, what…”

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10.Bologna Walking tour with Tower Sky View and Archiginnasio

Discover Bologna’s highlights on this guided walking tour, including stunning views from the Tower, historic sites like the Archiginnasio, and lively piazzas—all for $45.

★ 4.8

“Benedicta was very knowledgable about the history and culture of the city, the people and the architecture. A very interesting 2 hours and our ticket included the clock tower, which was well worth it. A good informative tour, thank you.”

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11.Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna

Explore Bologna's top sights on this private walking tour, including highlights like Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers, plus a local tasting experience.

★ 4.5

“Simona offered an excellent introduction to Bologna, full of historical facts and peppered with fun anecdotes. We learned interesting things about the character of the Bolognese people--their sense of independence--and about the relationship between Jewish people and Christians in the history of the city. Simone…”

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13.Taste Bologna Food Walking Tour

Discover Bologna’s culinary gems on a 2-hour food walking tour through historic markets, tasting balsamic, tortellini, gelato, and more with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Super informative and fun, our guide was exceptional. Really interesting and knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend taking this tour.”

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15.Bologna: Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore Bologna's highlights on a private guided walking tour, discovering historic piazzas, leaning towers, and traditional pasta-making with an expert guide.

★ 4.8

“Stephanie trabaja muy bien, abierta a curiosidades y re dirigir la visita segun las preferencias. Muy buena guía!”

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