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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.

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

“Claire was so much fun and had so much knowledge of the city and we learned a lot about the food and ate until we couldn’t eat anymore. We have done three food tours in Italy and this might have been my favorite. Bologna was…”

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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 extremely knowledgeable and provided lots of tips about Bologna. He answered questions and was helpful when we asked specific questions. Also much more affordable than many other “private” tours. Highly recommended.”

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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

“A good tour visiting places that were interesting with sufficient information provided without being overwhelming. Alessandro was very personable and a good guide. He was very informative and helpful in explaining how to get to places to revisit after the tour or to additional places…”

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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

“The GPS directions were not the best and didn’t always work well. The info that we were able to hear at the appropriate sites was interesting but a bit disappointed in the time it took us to navigate between sites due to having to use…”

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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

“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

“I really enjoyed this guided tour. Our guide Maria was super friendly and very knowledgeable, and brought us to many of the most interesting points in central Bologna. I especially enjoyed the visit to the top of the bell tower since it made it possible…”

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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

“I have done tours before and this tour was absolutely the best and it all was thanks to my fabulous guide, Ilaria. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and in my opinion put her heart into the tour and showing me all the best of…”

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12.Bologna: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour

Discover Bologna at your own pace with a local-created digital guide, exploring monuments, local food, and fun facts for a flexible, authentic experience.

★ 4.3

“This our 3rd Walking Cap tour and it has been again fabulous. we also appreciated the restaurant tips - they were great. it's also great to be able to complete over a couple days so it gives you time to explore the locations better. Thank…”

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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

“Our food tour in Bologna was incredible! We booked a semi private tour and my husband and I ended up being the only ones on the tour! Our tour guide was the most kind woman (Mikelle). She made our day even though it was cold…”

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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

“Unsere Stadtführerin Tiziana hat uns, mit ihrem fundierten Wissen, ihrem Einfühlungsvermögen und guter Vorbereitung, ein paar interessante und kurzweilige Stunden in Bologna beschert. Sehr zz empfehlen!”

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The fat city: hand-rolled pasta under forty kilometers of portico.