Bologna
Full day in Bologna with a local
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
5.0
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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!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Spend a full day with a host who will show you around their beautiful home city of Bologna
- See Bologna’s iconic attractions as well as a few of the most obscure, local spots
- Explore the neighborhoods in which you’re staying and get right into the heart of Bolognese culture
- You could enjoy an authentic Italian meal and stop by for drinks or snacks at any place that catches your eye
- Absorb the historic atmosphere of this down-to-earth city, sensing both its olden day glamour and modern day spunk
- Chat to your host about the city’s rich history and get recommendations for more places to try and attractions to visit during 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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
So you’ve got a full day to spend in Bologna, you lucky thing? Follow one of our friendly local Bologna hosts around the medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer.
You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri, and enjoy a creamy gelato (or three - there are so many flavors to try, don’t judge us).
Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours!
Of course, a day in Bologna La Grassa (the ‘fat one’, as it’s affectionately known) would be nothing without an indulgence or two - so your host will take you to a market or osteria where you can rest your legs and enjoy some good food, good company and perhaps a glass of vino.
A city is more than a place, but a feeling too. So with your local Bologna host by your side, we hope you’ll tap into the feel of Bologna and have a marvelous day out together.
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?
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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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