Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours 5.0 (24)

Full day in Bologna with a local

The Bologna you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, experience the unparalleled food scene or go off the tourist trail. It's up to you!

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What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Explore Bologna for a full day with someone who knows its soul and stories
  • Discover iconic landmarks alongside obscure spots that rarely make guidebooks
  • Experience your neighborhood's true character and authentic Bolognese culture
  • Stop for genuine Italian meals, drinks or snacks wherever catches your interest
  • Absorb the city's unique blend of historic elegance and contemporary energy
  • Get tailored recommendations for exceptional places to visit throughout your stay

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Stefanie, Sep 2024

Had a great time with Nicola where he showed us all his local knowledge and hidden sites around the city of Bologna for a whole 6 hours we hd Nicola at our disposal. We went to numerous churches, restaurants, gelateria, and cocktail bar at the end at his recommendation. Highly reccomend Nicola's hidden gems. He can cater the tour to whatever you want, no religous sites, all food, no shopping or all culture. Thanks Nicola!

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Stefanie, Sep 2024

He’s very knowledgeable (trying for a PhD in history) about Bologna and all her beautiful churches. Was happy to go at our own pace but know we wanted to see as much as we could in 6 hours. He gave us recommendations for good, drinks and of course gelato. Highly recommend Nicola. Ciao!

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Jean-Marc, Jun 2024

A pleasant and very informative day thanks to our guide, Nicola, a fine connoisseur of Bologna.

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Jean-Marc, Jun 2024

Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir un historien comme guide et la déambulation dans le quartier historique à été passionnante. Merci à Nicola pour cette journée. We were lucky enough to have a historian as a guide and the stroll through the historic district was fascinating. Thanks to Nicola for this day.

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James, Nov 2023

Claudio is a super friendly person and great guide. We really enjoyed his tour of this beautiful city! He structured the tour around our interests and took time to explain all the sites and answer our questions. He also had good recommendations of restaurants, bars, food in general and sites of interest. I would highly recommend his tour.

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Steven, Oct 2023

Marina is terrific and gave us exactly the tour we had hoped for. Smart and fun, we had a great time learning about Bologna with her.

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