SmallBest Bologna walking tours
Discover Bologna with a small group Bologna walking tour led by a licensed local guide. Explore the city’s highlights, hidden corners and authentic food culture at a relaxed pace.
A Bologna walking tour is the perfect way to experience the city beyond the usual tourist paths and truly understand its history and traditions. Traveling with children? Discover our kids tour in Bologna with treasure hunt and tastings, designed to keep younger travelers engaged and happy.
After your tour you may also want to discover what to eat in Bologna or explore some of the hidden secrets of the city. Choose your tour and book your spot:
Bologna Walking tour
Secrets, Stories and Legends
Every Sunday at 10.30
Explore the historic center of Bologna through fascinating stories, local legends and hidden details that most visitors miss.
During this small-group walking tour you will discover the secrets behind the city’s famous landmarks, from Piazza Maggiore to the iconic Fontana del Nettuno, while learning about medieval towers, mysterious symbols and curious traditions.
This experience combines history, storytelling and local anecdotes to help you see Bologna with new eyes.
Perfect for first-time visitors who want to understand the soul of the city while walking through its beautiful porticoes and historic streets.
Every Sunday at 10.30 am
Small group: max 15 people
Language: English22 € per person (children under – 10 free)
Storytelling experience
Private tour just for you
Discover Bologna on a private walking tour with a qualified local guide, exploring the city through stories, hidden details, and everyday life seen from a local perspective. This private walking tour is relaxed and flexible, making it ideal for families, couples, and small groups who want to experience Bologna at their own pace.Duration: about 3 hours Private tour
Language:English
Price per person: €35–€50 per person, depending on group size. Walking distance: easy
Ideal for first-time visitors
Bologna Night Walking Tour: Hidden Legends, Dark Stories and Secret Places Every Friday 8.30 pm
Discover the hidden and mysterious side of Bologna on this unique night walking tour through the historic center.
When the streets grow quieter and the medieval city is illuminated by soft lights, Bologna reveals a different face — one filled with legends, dark stories and curious secrets that most visitors never notice.
During this small-group experience you will explore ancient streets, hidden corners and historic squares while hearing fascinating stories from the darker side of the city’s past.
Every Friday at 8.30 pm
Small Group: Max 15 people
Language:English
25€ per person
Storytelling experience
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Over the years of guiding, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the world. Every encounter has been an exchange, a story, a smile that has made my work even more meaningful. I’m a curious and open person, and what I love most is not only sharing the places I guide, but also getting to know the people who visit them—their cultures, their experiences, and their perspectives. This is a small collection of some of the travelers who have shared a part of their journey with me.
WHY VISIT BOLOGNA?
Bologna is one of Italy’s most underrated destinations, yet it offers an incredibly rich mix of history, culture and food. Known as La Dotta, La Grassa, La Rossa, the city is home to the oldest university in the Western world, founded in 1088, and a vibrant atmosphere shaped by students, locals and centuries of tradition.
Wander through its medieval streets and discover iconic landmarks such as the Two Towers, endless porticoes (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and hidden canals that reveal a different side of the city. Bologna’s history is everywhere, from ancient churches to noble palaces and lively squares.
But Bologna is also Italy’s food capital. This is where you can taste authentic tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini and mortadella, far from the clichés of “spaghetti bolognese”. Local markets and small traditional shops offer a genuine experience of Italian food culture.
Whether you’re interested in history, food or local life, Bologna offers an authentic Italian experience — and exploring it with a local guide makes all the difference.
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