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Tours/Bologna/Bologna Private Walking Tour

Bologna Private Walking Tour

5.0(7)Bologna2 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
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Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
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Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour
Bologna Private Walking Tour

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Price from
$183 / person
Location
Bologna, Italy
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, IT, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
LivTours
Meeting point
Near the the Neptune Statue in Piazza Maggiore. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

Description

Not many know that Bologna dates all the way back to 1000 BC! With a history of almost 3000 years, it has played an important role in the world’s events, and one can only imagine how much there is to tell! On our enchanting private walking tour through the city of Bologna we will visit numerous of interesting and off-the-beaten-path places as well as the major piazzas and monuments of this fascinating town. Bologna is a bustling city displaying beautiful sites and is home to the first university in the world! In fact,still to this day it is a popular city among Italian and international students. Discover this fascinating Medieval town on a Private and Exclusive Walking Tour.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
Next available
Fri, Oct 16
Adult (ages 18+)
$183
Child (ages 3–17)
$113
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Bologna Private Walking Tour

Option 1: 2 hr private tour of the wonderful city of Bologna visits numerous of interesting and off-the-beaten-path places, along with some historical sites. Visit the oldest university town in the world!

Itinerary

Bologna
30 min

On this enchanting private walking tour through the city of Bologna you will visit numerous, interesting and off-the-beaten-path places. A network of porticos along the streets of the center makes this city unique. Walking under the porticos, protected from the sun and the rain, makes it possible to reach many important museums, galleries, main squares and religious buildings, which holds an unexpected patrimony of works of art.

Piazza Maggiore
30 min

The tour commences in the largest square, Piazza Maggiore, located in the ancient part of Bologna. Its medieval buildings have witnessed Bologna’s vibrant public life and intense economic activity for centuries. Nowadays, these historical sites are combined with the latest functional places: Sala Borsa Public Library, the Municipal offices, shops and Cafés.

Basilica Di San Petronio
30 min

This walking tour will obviously be visiting the Basilica of San Petronio and the two "leaning" towers of Bologna. One of the towers was the first seat of the University of Bologna: the Archiginnasio, which still contains unique frescoes and an Anatomic Theater that we also will visit.

Quadrilatero
30 min

The evidence of Bologna's prestigious history is spread out in many places throughout the center. On the Bologna Walking Tour you will also get the chance to explore the Quadrilatero area with its maze of small streets, and the historical market with its colors and flavors, bringing us back to the ancient times. Let our passionate and knowledgeable guide show you the beauty and captivating history of Bologna.

What's included

Included
Fontana del Nettuno
Piazza Maggiore
Archiginnasio courtyard
Bologna’s historic University
Municipal Palace
Quadrilatero markets
The “leaning towers” of Bologna
Fully guided experience
Private Tour
Salaborsa
Basilica San Petronio
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
7 reviews
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How it compares in Bologna

  • Starting price $183 is 64% above the typical $112 for tours of similar length in Bologna

Excurgo comparison of 466 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
  • Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Bologna Private Walking Tour take?

Bologna Private Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Bologna Private Walking Tour cost?

Prices start at $183 per person for this Bologna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Bologna Private Walking Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.

How much does Bologna Private Walking Tour cost for children?

Children aged 3–17 pay from $113, adults from $183. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Bologna Private Walking Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Near the the Neptune Statue in Piazza Maggiore. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Bologna Private Walking Tour offered in?

The experience is available in PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Reviews(7)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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KC C
April 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour experience with Emmanuel

Amazing experience! Emmanuel was our guide and was the best. So knowledgeable about the history and background and was the best story teller! Would highly recommend Emmanuel!

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Jeffrey_W
August 9, 2025 · via Viator
Our guide was excellent....

Our guide was excellent. Well versed on the history, food and culture of Bologna. Terrific walking tour.

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patrickk453
December 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An excellent tour!

Elisa gave me my private tour and I had a wonderful time. She was very pleasant, very knowledgeable, and she teaches history like me, a match made in heaven! She began the tour by saying Bologna must be seen from the inside to appreciate the outside and I couldn’t agree more. We saw ruins and churches, and even sat in a dissection suite from a medieval medical school. It was amazing. Then we walked the porticos and discussed the long fascinating history of this beautiful, busy city. I could have walked for another hour! She was a fantastic tour guide and I would highly recommend her.

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GioGioPer
July 24, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome Bologna walking tour!

We did a 2 hour walking tour of Bologna with Cristina from LivTours and had a wonderful time! It was a great overview of the historical center and she had tons of interesting information and cool little anecdotes about the city and its history and we also visited the main cathedral which was beautiful. We were two adults a a 14 year old teen girl and Cristina did a great job of keeping the teen entertained and engaged throughout the tour. She also had some good recommendations for gelato places and areas to shop. I highly recommend LivTours and Cristina in Bologna!!

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trishhermosa
September 30, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely best city tour of Bologna

Excellent communication on where to meet Easy to find guide Good english and easy to understand Historical knowledge excellent Great personality of guide We loved both the old library and seeing the walls and walls of books by famous people ( like Galileo). My favorite part of the tour was the “dissecting theatre” where the professors of the medical school and the artists would learn from a dead body. Our guide Sandra was incredible in her knowledge of the oldest university in the world ( and med school) …still functioning today … and her knowledge of Bologna. She showered us with information and we left the tour feeling like we really understood the city from the old families architecture, the church and its history ( fabulous to learn) and the towers etc. We learned why Bologna is considered the best Italian food in Italy! Bologna was such a great city because it offers everything that the popular cities have to see, yet it is not crowded with tourists. Our tour guide showed us so much in 2 hours and suggested local places to eat and I have to say we ate the best meals of our 2 week trip, all in Bologna. Thanks to Sandra! This tour group is reliable and the service and knowledge is guaranteed to be the best! I HIGHLY recommend spending the money on a livitaly private tour. Seeing tours holding flags and microphones with crowds is not the same attention we got. Private tour was the best thing we did as we felt we could then walk and see the city on our own later and get a great perspective from what we learned from Sandra!

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Y3846UQgeorgel
September 3, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
The Pyramid Di Caio Cestio was fascinating to see !

David was so fun and knowledgeable His explanations of the history kept you interested to want more !!! ******

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Hiroshi K
September 4, 2017 · via Viator
Our guide was highly professional...

<p>Our guide was highly professional and knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the underground museum of City Hall, as well as University of Bologna, the true core of Bologna tour we would say. She made our visit to Bologna very valuable.</p>

$183/ person
5.0(7)
Duration2 hours
LanguagesPT, EN, IT
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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