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Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna
4.5(51)Bologna2h 30min
VIATOR4.2(18)TRIPADVISOR4.7(33)
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At a glance
Duration
2h 30min
Price from
$151 / person
Location
Bologna, Italy
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 51 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour
Meeting point
In front of the fountain of Neptune, near the stairs of Bar Vittorio Emanuele
Description
The best of Bologna in a two and a half hour walking tour with a private guide.
Admire the city's beautiful arcades, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, and discover wonderful buildings such as the Basilica of San Petronio, the fourth largest church in Italy, which houses the largest sundial in the world!
Stroll through the historic center of the city to learn about the history, culture and ancient traditions of Bologna, admiring its points of interest, such as the Statue of Neptune or the Two Towers.
At the end of the tour, you will be able to enjoy a small food tasting in the city center.
Tour Options
Tours in Italian
Tour in French
Tours in Spanish
Tours in English
Itinerary
Piazza Maggiore
15 min
VISIT TO THE PIAZZA AND THE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
Basilica Di San Petronio
Admission included20 min
VISIT TO THE BASILICA OF SAN PETRONIO
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
Admission not included20 min
External visit of the archiginnasio courtyard
Piazza Santo Stefano
15 min
VISIT TO THE WONDERFUL PIAZZA SANTO STEFANO
Quadrilatero
Admission included20 min
Visit to the quadrilateral market
What's included
Included
Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
Map of Bologna
Tasting vouchers
Certified tour guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.5
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To access the Basilica of San Petronio you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
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 Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna take?
Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna cost?
Prices start at $151 per person for this Bologna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna 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 In front of the fountain of Neptune, near the stairs of Bar Vittorio Emanuele. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna offered in?
The experience is available in DE, 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(51)
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gwenf345
April 24, 2025
Great tour in Bologna
Randy and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Bologna with Sandra yesterday. She was relaxed and informative of so many things! Wish we could have toured with her all day! We didn't feel rushed, but also felt that we received a thorough overview of the key points to see and of the history of Bologna. She even directed us to a wonderful gelateria! She was delightful and the tour was well worth the cost.
Operator response
We're delighted to hear that our guide helped make your Bologna tour such a positive experience. Thank you for sharing!
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jandJ2292PE
June 24, 2024
Not the greatest tour I participated in
Not the best experience I had. The places we went to were very touristy and the guide could speak better English.
There is so much this city has to offer.
Operator response
We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the tour! It's designed as a two-hour introductory experience of the city, and it is usually one of our most highly rated tours. We hope you still enjoyed the beautiful city of Bologna!
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Sarah_L
May 18, 2024
Beautiful Bologna
Our guide Christina not only showed us historic buildings but pictures of how the town would have looked historically, and she guided us through the roads and pointed out local foods. The pace was perfect for my 80 year old mother and the guide accommodated us by finding a few stops where she could sit.
Operator response
We are really happy that you enjoyed the tour, thank you for this nice review!
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payaalgarrav
March 23, 2024
Not worth it
We practically did not leave the center, focusing on uninteresting topics and failing to see many other things that we later had the opportunity to learn about independently.
Operator response
Lamentamos que no haya disfrutado del tour. Generalmente, es uno de los más apreciados para tener una primera explicación de la ciudad de Bolonia. El tour se realiza en el centro histórico porque es a pie, por lo que no es posible desplazarse demasiado, y dura dos horas, así que se necesitaría más tiempo para salir del centro. Esperamos que haya disfrutado de nuestra espléndida ciudad. ¡Hasta pronto!
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Marion_B
March 4, 2024
Just enough information to want to come back and explore again on our own.
Despite the crappy weather our tour guide did a great job of showing us the historic sites of Bologna and helped us with a few restaurant recommendations.
Operator response
Hello Marion, we are very happy that you managed to enjoyed the tour with your amazing guide despite the weather! We hope to see you again soon at another tour with us! :)
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V6128ENaliciat
February 5, 2024
Bologna walking tour
Christina was very warm and friendly. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the morning with. Started at the Neptune fountain which was beautiful. Finished with entrance to the 7 churches.
Operator response
Thank you so much for you great review! We are really happy that you enjoyed the tour, and Cristina will be delighted to read your words!
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edward_o
December 17, 2023
Must do
Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting introduction to Bologna. Many fascinating facts and beautiful things to see.
Operator response
Thank you so much for these kind words, Edward! :)
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SIMONE_L
December 2, 2023
Our guide was fantastic!!...
Our guide was fantastic!! Absolutely brilliant. So knowledgeable, fun and made the experience wonderful
Operator response
So happy to read your beautiful words! Thank you!
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Cynthia_O
October 8, 2023
Not a big take away of Bologna
The guide was wonderful person but her English was not very good so sometimes it was hard to understand her. For the money it really was not worth it. Felt the background of the places we saw was not very complete especially from an historical prospective. The guide was on the phone for long time during the tour and was socializing with other guides verses focused on the experience. She did not realize we had food tasting as part of the experience so gave me the food voucher at the end of the tour and I did not know where to go to redeem it. She was slow walking and I wish we had cover more places.
Operator response
Dear customer, we are very sorry about your experience. We will definitely check what happened with the guide because he is one of the most appreciated guides by our customers. In the meantime we wish you a good day!
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Jane M
July 23, 2023
Great two hour tour!
Our tour guide was lovely - very charming and informative. We learned so much about Bologna. I would highly recommend to all.
Operator response
Thank you
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