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Bologna’s most important square, Piazza Maggiore, is lined by elegant medieval and Renaissance palaces. Today, you can enjoy views of the Basilica di San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune from the bustling café tables beneath their porticoes, or enjoy the square as part of a food tour or sightseeing tour.
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The 10 Tastings of Bologna With Locals: Private Food Tour
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Language barriers can make it tricky to know the best things to order at Bologna restaurants, but with this private food tour, eliminate menu guesswork and enjoy the company of a private foodie guide. Visit a variety of different eateries, and sample 10 local specialties along the way—from savory to sweet, and even local drinks. Potential bites include tortellini, local cheese, piadina (Italian flatbread), and fresh fruit.
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$124.01
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$124.01
Price varies by group size

Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef
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Bologna è così famosa per la sua ricca cucina da essere conosciuta come 'la Grassa'. Goditi il miglior cibo e vino locale con questo tour a piedi gastronomico guidato da uno chef. Sosta presso i principali mercati, le rosticcerie e i panifici; assaggia il miglior gelato della città; visita la più antica 'osteria' d'Italia mentre scopri la cultura e la cucina della città.
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$61.49
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$61.49

Historical Tour of Bologna
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Discover the history of Bologna during a half-day sightseeing tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll led by a local art lover with deep knowledge of artistic masterpieces, history, food stories, and legends. Learn about local traditions and art during a tour that features popular sites including Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo d’Accursio, and Basilica di San Patronio.
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$138.36
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$138.36
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Classic Bologna Food Tour
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Explore the culinary traditions of Bologna with this half-day food tour. Join a guide for a small-group walking tour and taste local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bolognese ragu, and mortadella. Begin the tour with a gourmet coffee, visit markets, and meet artisans at work to see how tortellini are made. Lunch at a historic osteria and a gelato tasting are included.
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$117.86
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$117.86
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San Luca Experience Tour and Food Tasting
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The Basilica of San Luca is one of the symbols of the city of Bologna.
At the meeting point you will receive from a member of our staff a map and a table with the timetables of the return train, available every 45 minutes.
This tour departs every day and will help you discover the city aboard the San Luca Express, on which audio guides, available in 10 languages, will tell you the history of the city until your arrival at the Basilica of San Luca.
You will have the opportunity to visit this sacred and very important place for the city of Bologna and you can decide what time to return by consulting the timetables on the map. On board you will find staff who will welcome you and answer your questions.
On your return you can taste the specialties of Bologna with 2 typical tastings, in the welcoming setting of the historic market.
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$30.75
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$30.75
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Classic Walking Tour Bologna
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Bologna is rich in cultural and culinary treasures. Experience both with this walking tour that touches on the city’s top sights before ending with a tasting of famed local specialties in a landmark gourmet shop. Explore highlights like Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers and learn about their history and architecture from your guide. Cap off your tour with a stop in a local delicatessen to sample area wine and delicacies.
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$107.61
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$107.61
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2-hour Walking Tour of Bologna
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With a large historic center that was built over millennia, Bologna is rich in important architectural and cultural monuments. Be sure to see all the highlights with this guided walking tour that touches on the Cathedral and Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore, the city’s two most famous medieval towers, and the university—the oldest in Europe—along with other important attractions.
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$25.97
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$25.97

Bologna Half Day Tour with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private
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A great tour for first-time visitors, you’ll see the city with a local guide who has a passion for Bologna. The tour is completely customizable—visit a cafe for a snack based on your dietary preferences (or maybe some grappa), indulge in a bit of shopping, or check out a few art galleries. Learn about the city’s Medieval and Renaissance history and explore the plazas and old buildings downtown.
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$153.89
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$153.89
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Drinks & Bites in Bologna Private Tour
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Bologna is a lively university town, known for its vibrant nightlife. Experience the city’s festive atmosphere for yourself with this local-led tour that stops at some of the trendiest spots downtown for drinks and nibbles. Learn about life in the city from your guide while you sip Lambrusco wine and sample cheeses, cold cuts, and other specialties. Admire some of the city’s sights during your stroll from bar to bar.
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$130.16
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$130.16
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Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Bologna
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Make the most of your day in Bologna with this guided walking tour that touches on the city’s A-list sights in just hours. Stroll beneath the UNESCO-listed porticoes to the main Piazza Maggiore to visit Basilica of San Petronio and Fountain of Neptune, gaze up at the twin medieval towers - a symbol of the city - and admire other significant city landmarks while you learn about Bologna's long history and famed cuisine.
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$51.24
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$51.24

Local market visit and private cooking class at a local's home in Bologna
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Learn the secrets behind traditional recipes from Bologna during this private cooking class, complete with a local market visit. Get tips for selecting the best ingredients at the market and then settle into the chef’s home in the Bologna city center for a cooking class. Prepare three courses and then feast on everything you cook alongside a variety of local red and white wines.
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$193.70
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$193.70

Secret Bologna walking tour
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During our experience, I will guide you through the magnificent city of Bologna, where you will be able to find out about your city.
I'll reveal the secrets of the town, walking throu both markets and monuments.
I'll also make sure you have a true local for the city!
I'll take you to differents "neighborhood" where you can fully feel how the atmosphere of the city changes and you can live it at the fullest.
I will give you a little map to AVOID all the turistic spot, and give you advice for restaurants, taverns and markets
Where to have a drink and where to buy and where to buy!
Many more secrets ... can just reveal all now ...;)
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$61.49
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$61.49

Food Tasting Walking tour of Bologna
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Bologna’s cuisine is so famous that the city is known as “La Grassa”, or “The Fat Lady”, for its rich local specialties. This guided walk combines sightseeing with tastings so you can experience both the city’s cultural and gastronomic treasures in one tour. Pair highlights like the Cathedral of S.Petronio and Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore with two gourmet stops during your visit.
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$51.24
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$51.24

Bologna Private Food Tour Eating For The Center
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Walking burns calories, but don't worry, with our tour you will get them back right away!
In the company of a certified guide, you will venture through the streets of Bologna, discovering its secrets, its most iconic monuments, its most evocative squares and, last but not least, its flavors.
The historic market of Bologna is home to true, traditional and authentic flavors, which will make you take a real taste tour, all in a unique and suggestive setting like that of the ancient streets you will visit.
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$109.66
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$109.66
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Bologna; Private walking tour
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The largest town in Emilia-Romagna, Bologna is a treasure trove of impressive architecture from its endless porticoes to its listing towers. Get your bearings and see the top attractions in just hours with this guided walking tour through the old town. Take in the sweeping Piazza Maggiore and its enormous unfinished cathedral, the Two Towers, the historic market, and more while learning about Bologna’s history and culture from your guide.
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$87.11
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$87.11
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Bologna Food & Cultural Walking Tour
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This walking tour was created for those who are in the city and do not want to miss the chance to admire the beauties of Bologna but at the same time savor the flavors of typical products such as salumi, crescentine and good wine.
Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo Daccursio, Via d'azeglio, Archiginnasio, are just some of the destinations you can admire.
The market of the quadrilateral will welcome you with its ancient perfumes where you can taste the authenticity of high quality products
Absolutely not to be missed
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$80.96
Price varies by group size
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$80.96
Price varies by group size

Bologna : a walk into history
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The city of Bologna is a rich tapestry of art, culture, cuisine, and music—a UNESCO–listed gem in the heart of Italy. On this morning or afternoon walking tour, follow your guide through Bologna’s medieval streets and find out what makes the city special. Hear the stories behind top attractions including Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero, and the 14th-century San Petronio Basilica, and gain insight into Bologna’s colorful past.
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$122.98
per group
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$122.98
per group

Bologna By Night Food & Wine Walking Tour
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To appreciate the liveliness of a city, you have to see it in the evening, when the lights go on and the city lights up with a different atmosphere. Our night tour, with accompanying tastings, is designed precisely for this: to allow you to discover the city from a different and less touristy perspective, in the company of a licensed tour guide who will show you all the secrets of the splendid Bologna by night!
Program:
-Meeting point Piazza Del Nettuno
-Piazza Maggiore
-Via D'Azeglio
-Piazza Galvani
-Quadrilatero Historical market
-Two towers
-Piazza Santo Stefano
-Final tasting
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$107.61
Price varies by group size
From
$107.61
Price varies by group size

Bologna Walking Tour 2H Shared
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We provide tours with the best local certified guides, our guides had to pass a severe exam abouth the history of the city to obtain this grade level. The experience we provide is unique and will make the difference for bringing back a great memory of this amazing city. We can arrange the tour in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and many other languages please ask us your needs.
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$49.86
Price varies by group size
From
$49.86
Price varies by group size

Bologna City Red Bus and Food tasting
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Visit Bologna aboard a modern open top bus, admire the local monuments and the architectural beauties of the city. Finally, enjoy a tasting of some local foods inside a historic market.
Upon arrival at the meeting point, the staff will be happy to welcome you on board. Here you can select the language you prefer among the 1 present in the audio guides. At the end of this unique tour, you will be able to enjoy two tastings of typical products, in the scenic setting of the historic market!
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$33.82
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$33.82

Bologna Highlights Small Group Tour with a Local Guide
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On this history-packed, small-group tour of Bologna, you’ll discover a mix of top attractions and under-the-radar sites. Wander along medieval-era canals, see a pair of towers that lean more than Pisa, and learn about the origins of the spectacular buildings in Piazza Maggiore. You’ll listen to entertaining facts and legends along the way.
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$91.21
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$91.21

Walking Tour of Bologna for Instagram
The first visit to Bologna is always an exciting discovery; some fall in love with its narrow and ancient streets; some enjoy walking under its magic and never-ending porticos and yet some just relax with a glass of wine and a dish of cold cuts.
This amazing tour offers to the photography enthusiasts a unique perspective of the city, combining a pleasant bike tour with the best photo stops: you will be able to capture and immortalize many significant moments of the tour through wonderful picture shots.
Your passion for framing and details will combine with the pleasure of discovering Bologna’s culture and traditions.
Throughout the tour you will enjoy plenty of stops inside the city centre and its surroundings, admiring incredible sites out of the tourist classic tracks, in an unforgettable experience.
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$25.97
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$25.97

2-Hour Guided Bike Tour of the City of Bologna
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There are so many things to see in Bologna!
The best way to have fun and discover the most beautiful corners of the city
he is riding one of our bicycles. In the company of an expert guide, you will admire the oldest university in the world, the majestic Piazza Maggiore, to get to the Two Towers, one of the greatest attractions of the Emilian capital. The faithful travel companion bicycle will give you an intense, unique and fun experience.
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$38.94
From
$38.94

Bologna Walking Tour 2H
We provide tours with the best local certified guides, our guides had to pass a severe exam abouth the history of the city to obtain this grade level. The experience we provide is unique and will make the difference for bringing back a great memory of this amazing city. We can arrange the tour in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and many other languages please ask us your needs.
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$40.99
From
$40.99
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- Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)
- San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
- Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio)
- Prendiparte Tower (Torre Prendiparte)
- Two Towers (Due Torri)
- Oratory of Santa Cecilia (Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia)
- Basilica of San Domenico (Basilica di San Domenico)
- Basilica of Santo Stefano (Basilica di Santo Stefano)
- Bologna University Quarter
- Albergati Palace (Palazzo Albergati)
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)
- National Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna)
- Ducati Museum (Museo Ducati)
- Marconi Museum (Museo Marconi)
- Lamborghini Museum (Museo Lamborghini)