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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

“Mario was super knowledgeable and we learnt a lot during the walk. The walk is not strenuous at all, with plenty of stopping. Saw a fair amount of the city, as in the centro storico.”

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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

“Matt was a fantastic guide. I highly recommend the food tour. You won’t be disappointed. It was our first day in Bologna and it was a great introduction to a fabulous city.”

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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

“Claudio was an excellent tour guide. He was able to show us the highlights of bologna and set my wife for further exploration after the tour. To top off an excellent tour Claudio helped us set an unbelievable lunch reservation which is hard to get…”

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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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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

“Avere un local advisor a portata di mano… fantastico. Consigliato vivamente! Grazie! Mi ha permesso di conoscere segreti di Bologna rispettando i miei ritmi durante una piacevole passeggiata”

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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

“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”

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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

“Emilia was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic! The tour was a great value offering tastings of delicious food and even a voucher for a gelato! Emilia offered interesting stories about Bologna’s rich history and she suggested several off the beaten track stops along…”

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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

“Riccardo was awesome! Very knowledgeable and approachable. I asked him so many questions and he answered every single one of them. Learned so much about Bologna and about Italy in general.”

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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

“Great acete (vinager) tasting to start the tour, and nice small meal with traditional Tuscan sandwich. But we didn't taste any cheeses or sliced meats. The pasta was a little basic so slightly disappointing. We thought the tour would ramp up, but it slipped a…”

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14.Gelato Making Class in Bologna City center Cooking School

Discover how to make authentic Italian gelato in Bologna with this hands-on class. Perfect for food lovers wanting a fun, local experience in the city center.

★ 4.7

“An excellent location, with a well-trained instructor. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned the basics of ice cream making. We would like a bit more hands-on involvement, but truly appreciated the helpful tips, techniques, and recipes she provided. We made four different basis…”

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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

“Hemos paseando por la ciudad, nuestra guía amorosa, comprensible, nos dio un tour lleno de historia maravillosa y datos sobre la ciudad. Cumplió totalmente nuestra expectativa. Muchas Gracias”

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