San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)

Get an insider's view of Bologna, known as one of Italy's cultural and culinary capitals. This private walking tour gives you the undivided attention of an art historian guide, who reveals stories and secrets behind Bologna’s fountains, palaces, and churches. See highlights of the medieval city center, learn about important former residents, and browse the delicious products of the Emilia-Romagna region at a typical market. Ask all the questions you like for a personalized introduction to beautiful Bologna.

The beauty of Bologna is not only that it's got (almost) everything that you expect of a big city, but on a human scale, Bologna is not only the seat of the oldest Western World University, founded in 1088, it also has an established reputation of capital of gastronomy and a well preserved medieval city centre containing some 40 kilometres of porticoes built over 1,000 years.

Europe’s oldest university town has a reputation as a foodie mecca, being home to some of the world’s most-loved Italian specialties, including lasagne, tagliatelle with ragù sauce, meat-filled tortellini and hearty red wines. With this tour, your guide will take you to the streets of Bologna to experience the best of the local cuisine, and will show you delicious restaurants and hidden eateries. You will explore the colorful food stalls of Bologna’s top markets, like Quadrilatero, the medieval commercial hub, and the covered halls of Mercato delle Erbe, and get a sneak peek behind the scenes of a local pasta-making laboratory. And of course there will be lots of wonderful food and wine stops along the way!

Bologna Food & Walking Tour - Private Tour with Local Guide - Ultimate Tour - since 1980 Guided walking tour and tasting tour

Enjoy Bologna's rich history and food culture in a single tour! Experience the best of Bologna with a local guide, who let you delve into the magical atmosphere of the city center.

Join this guided tour of Bologna’s old center, one of the best preserved in Europe. You'll walk through fascinating squares and welcoming typical arcades, and have the chance to visit historical churches and stunning ancient palazzi.

Join your private guide for an immersion into the unique atmosphere of Bologna made of a special mixture of history, culture and great food. Indulge yourself in tasting amazing local food delights that makes Bologna a real foodie jewel and visit unique monuments and historical shops. Visit Basilica di San Petronio and Archiginnasio. Excite your senses visiting the foodie market Mercato di Mezzo, taste local food delights and discover the city with a knowledgeable local.

A journey from the medieval reminders of the ancient city to the Renaissance and beyond, seeing the signs of its past. An enchanting tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of the historical center of Bologna, the location of the oldest University in western world, dating back to 1088 A. D.

Bologna, the capital of the Reggio Emilia region, is one of the most historical cities in whole Italy. It’s existence dates back to 1000 BC. The city hosts the first university in the whole World. You will enjoy, with your private official tour guide, getting to know the most emblematic and representative sites of the city. Bologna has a very active public life and high economic activy. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance.

A mecca for foodies and music lovers, Bologna is a bustling city that hosts Europe's oldest university and features countless historic and architectural treasures. Starting from Piazza Maggiore, the city’s medieval heart, you’ll explore the major landmarks that recount Bologna’s splendid past and present, such as the imposing Basilica of San Petronio, once an important public space that hosted major events like the coronation of Emperor Charles V in 1530, and the Archiginnasio, the former seat of the University of Bologna and now home to an impressive Anatomic Theatre. Your guide will lead you under the city’s famous porticoes and through the alleys of the Quadrilatero, the medieval market lined with stands and old shops selling local delicacies. You will see also Torre Asinelli and Garisenda, the two leaning medieval towers that are commonly identified as the symbols of the city.

The historic center of Bologna is one of the best preserved in all of Europe - and its 6th century foundations are best experienced in the company of a local expert. Take a private walk through the city’s awe-inspiring churches, ancient medieval palaces and beyond, unveiling the rich history of an area brimming with character and charm.