Bologna Private Tour

Join us on a private tour of Bologna to discover the artistic heritage and history of the capital of Emilia-Romagna.

Bologna Private Tour

When making your reservation, you can choose one of the following routes:

2.5-Hour Tour

We'll meet at your hotel in the centre of Bologna or at Piazza Nettuno, our first stop. Here, we'll see the surrounding buildings and the Neptune Fountain, a city symbol. We'll walk through the historical centre as the guide shares anecdotes about Bologna, known as la Dotta, la Grassa, and la Rossa.

We'll visit the Church of San Petronio with its unfinished facade, and then stop at Lucio Dalla's house. Next, we'll head to the Archiginnasio, the first seat of the University of Bologna, to explore the Anatomical Theatre.

The tour continues to the Mercato di Mezzo for insight into Bolognese gastronomy, then to the Palazzo della Mercanzia to learn about historic trades. The tour concludes near the Due Torri, where ancient family stories will be shared.

5-Hour Tour

This comprehensive tour follows the 2.5-hour route with an additional lunch break. After lunch, we will visit the Basilica of Santo Stefano and the Finestrella in Via Piella, concluding at Via Indipendenza.

2.5-Hour Tour of Bologna's Secrets

We'll meet in front of the church of San Procolo in Via d'Azeglio and walk in search of Bologna's hidden secrets. Starting from Via Indipendenza, we will move towards Via Piella and its Finestrella, before crossing Piazza Maggiore to Corte de' Galluzzi. We'll visit Piazza Galvani and the Two Towers, and conclude at Piazza Santo Stefano.

The Advantages of Booking a Private Tour

By booking a private tour, you'll have an exclusive guide for your group. Large groups can save money!

Important

This private tour includes pick-up and drop-off at hotels in central Bologna. During booking, indicate if you prefer pick-up or meeting at Neptune Fountain.On Sunday afternoons, the Teatro Anatomico is closed; we will visit the Jewish ghetto area instead.