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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Bologna have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Ravenna and be back in Bologna the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Bologna, Italy

Category

Day Trips

Duration

7 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Español, Français, Italiano, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance Tickets
• Public Transport Costs
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Lunch (optional
• on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Entrance of NH hotel de la Gare - Bologna to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Italy

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Bologna by also visiting Ravenna. Italy is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Ravenna

4. Gems of Ravenna

   Check out Dante's Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, Piazza del Popolo, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Ravenna with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Ravenna, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Bologna. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Ravenna, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

29 May 2025

Riccardo is a fantastic tour guide. He knows so much about medieval history and the mosaics at Ravenna. I have a PhD in history and I walked away with so much new knowledge! He also structured the tour perfectly, showing me the most impressive mosaics last so they are still in my mind. We had a lovely lunch with lively conversation. Wonderful person, great guide, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!Very friendly and knowledgeable

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luana)

2 November 2024

Luana Puccini conducted a private half-day tour of Ravenna for my wife and me. She put together a fantastic itinerary that lead us to the highlights of the town. She advised us on which train to take from Bologna to meet her in Ravenna and she met us at the train station and walked with us to the medieval center. Her knowledge and expertise was in great depth. She arranged a lunch for us at a local hotspot where we were able to have local cuisine specialties. We also enjoyed exchanging stories about our countries and culture with each other. She was very warm and friendly, and I encourage anyone reading this to choose her as their guide.Private tour of Ravenna

Ellen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luana)

20 January 2024

Luana was communicative before the tour and super helpful. We met her at Ravenna station and she was incredibly knowledgeable. The itinerary and information provided was communicated clearly and in an engaging way. The mosaics were absolutely stunning. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone! Wonderful day in Ravenna

Stan

(About local Barbara Eletta)

6 October 2023

Barbara was a well-informed and pleasant guide on our day trip from Bologna to Vienna. Barbara was not just “going through the motions” on the tour but spent a lot of time engaging with us. It was a good experience.

Ross🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luana)

26 July 2023

The title says it all. Luana was knowledgeable, intelligent, thoughtful and sensitive to our needs. But for the extreme heat we could have spent much longer exploring Ravenna's magnificent cultural heritage. Luana freely gave of her expertise and welcomed questions, of which we had many. As a bonus we had the opportunity to enjoy some typical Ravenna food. 10 out of 10.A richly rewarding day

Elaina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Barbara Eletta)

11 June 2023

We had a wonderful time on our tour of Ravenna with Eletta. We met her at the train station in Bologna and took the train with her to Ravenna. On the train, she explained Italian history and how it related to what we saw. She bought all the tickets in advance and we were able to quickly move through any lines to see the beautiful mosaics. Eletta is an art professor and an expert in art history. She explained all of the dazzling artwork. There is no way that we could have navigated all of the sites on our own in one day. We had a delicious lunch at the beautiful market. She kindly helped us order, as most of the servers did not speak English. She also stopped twice for us to have a cappuccino. Thank you Eletta for sharing your love of art with others. We had a wonderful time on our tour and learned so much. First Class Tour of Ravenna

Malvika 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Riccardo)

17 April 2023

We spent a wonderful day with Riccardo who had a lot of knowledge about the history of Ravenna . He is very friendly and helpful and we look forward to meeting him and touring around with him on our next visit. He also took us to a great restaurant for lunch . I highly recommend him .Beautiful Ravenna

Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Luana)

4 December 2022

Luana showed us around both Ravenna and Bologna and was a great guide to both cities. She has a deep knowledge of the art, architecture and history of the region and really helped us to understand and appreciate the many remarkable historical sites we visited. We really enjoyed our time with Luana. Great guide!

Caroline🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Riccardo)

2 September 2022

Somehow I got the date wrong but Riccardo was accomodating and waited for us. I do not know how someone can remember so much detail and present it in such an interesting way. The places he took us to were incredible and so much more interesting when the context is explained. He took us to an excellent fish cafe for lunch. Despite us being late he did not rush us nor shorten our visit. Apart from telling us about Ravenna he gave lots of other info and tips for the rest of our stay. Grazie Riccardo per il giro. La prossima volta vedrò i fenicotteriAmazing day out in Ravenna

Mary Jane🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luana)

20 July 2022

Luana is a wonderful, witty, knowledgeable and kind expert on the magnificent mosaics and other delights of Ravenna. I spent a fabulous day in her company and learnt a lot as well as having a great time.A wondetful day in Ravenna

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luana)

24 June 2022

We thought this was a great tour. We have done quite a few guided tours and this was a very strong one. The UNESCO-designated sites in Ravenna are really interesting and Luana was a terrific guide. She is very knowledgeable about the history and the art, and she was great company. In addition to showing us around the sites and giving us helpful context and background, she arranged for us to get lunch at a terrific restaurant. Overall, it was a delightful day.Fantastic Tour

Unknown

(About local Riccardo)

25 April 2022

Riccardo was great! We had a wonderful day Ravenna. He was knowledgeable, friendly, a safe driver, and spoke English very well. I would highly recommend a day with him if you were planning to go to Ravenna.Wonderful day in Ravenna

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

20 April 2022

We had a wonderful, educational day with Riccardo. He met us at the train station in Bologna and drove us in his car to Ravenna. He gave us a thorough but focused tour of the ancient sites—both in the center of the city and one on the outskirts of town. The tile work was beautiful and amazing. Riccardo helped us to focus on the most pertinent and interesting items. It would have been hard to do that on our own. We stopped with him for a small lunch of piadine on the square. All in all it was a wonderful day!! Busy day visiting Byzantium—in Ravenna!

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

16 April 2022

We went to Ravenna with Riccardo to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site churches. It was a wonderful day, made so much more meaningful (and easy) by having Riccardo as our guide. This was our second tour with Riccardo and we were again impressed by his depth of knowledge and feeling for these glorious art works. He is also a very good companion to spend several hours with. I highly recommend this tour and Riccardo!Fabulous tour to Ravenna

Daniela

(About local Riccardo)

20 March 2020

ancora complimenti per il giro di oggi. bravissimo. come d'accordo ti lascio la mia mail così da poterci tenere informati per i prossimi giri che hai in programma. poi ad avvisare gli altri miei amici, anche loro presenti oggi, ci penserò io. grazie ancora.Ravenna's Heritage Highlights Day Trip

Hallie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

25 July 2025

Riccardo knows so much about Bolognese art and history. We left our tour wanting to spend more time in Bologna. This tour gave us a great starting point to the city and gave us ideas of museums and areas to explore Incredibly knowledgeable

Darren & Nicola🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Riccardo)

13 July 2025

We had the pleasure of touring Bologna with Riccardo. He was absolutely superb, both in terms of his manner, what we saw and really explaining the detail and history behind what you are seeing, all capped of with a sensational restaurant recommendation to finish the tour with. We would happily book his services again. A superb tour with highly attentive guide

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paolo)

10 July 2025

Our food tour with Paolo was fabulous. His passion for food and Bologna itself is clearly evident and infectious. The tour itself was well thought out and perfectly paced, providing an experience that is only possibly with the help of a guide. Thanks Paolo!Bologna Bites are Better

jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

4 July 2025

Marco was great. Took my family to local places that were very fun. We were tired of standard Italy (pasta) and he took us on a fun food tour of other things. Amazing foodie tour

john

(About local Riccardo)

4 July 2025

I had 5 guests with me on a very hot day in Bologna, a city we had all visited many times. Riccardo read our group very well and provided us with a tour of great interest and variation, backed up with detailed knowledge on the history, architecture and food of Bologna. All delivered with a sense of humour, and we enjoyed his company during our time with himGreat Tour with Riccardo

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

2 July 2025

Really enjoyed our two hour tour with Marco. He was super knowledgeable and helpful, yet very easy-going. Nice change from the usual hyper tour guide energy that I think is more typical. He was also very helpful when I had questions regarding other things like transportation to the airport etc. Highly recommend. Great tour.

Logan

(About local Riccardo)

26 June 2025

Riccardo did a wonderful Bologna food tour with us. Even with our 4 and 6 year old in tow he did a great job!Riccardo was wonderful!

Janis

(About local Marco)

25 June 2025

Marco went above and beyond when giving our tour. The weather wasn’t ideal and we were a small party of three but he followed through with the commitment and we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Marco if you get the chance!Above and beyond!

Daniel 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

19 June 2025

Marco provided us with local flavors, bites and sights. He knew the local vendors and was very informative. We especially enjoyed the parmesan cheese tasting, cannelli making, and balsamic vinegar tasting. Marco was a wealth of info and stories, and very at ease. But, I have to say Marco looked rather unkempt. He gave the appearance that he slept in the clothes he had on and just rolled out of bed. Overall, I would recommend the private tour.Local knowledge and flair

Aileen🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Barbara Eletta)

17 June 2025

We had an amazing time exploring Bologna with our guide, Barbara. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the city’s history come alive with her storytelling. The tour was perfectly balanced — we visited major landmarks and also got to taste delicious local specialties like handmade pasta, cheese, sausages, balsamic vinegar, and pastries. Barbara curated everything with care and passion. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bologna!Our Curated Tour of Bologna

Unknown

(About local Marco)

14 June 2025

Delightful guide who listened to what we expected out of the day and adjusted accordingly. He was very knowledgeable and hospitable and we would definitely use him again. Cheese amd vinegar tour with Marco

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

14 June 2025

We spent a lovely two hours with Frederik. He knows so much about the history of Bologna and how the culture weaves into the cuisine. We tasted classic Bolognese bites and toured the Medieval markets while learning about hidden historic gems along the way. We would highly recommend spending time with Frederik to get your bearings in Bologna. He helped us plan our time in the city and gave great recommendations. Great mix of food & history

Steve & Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

13 June 2025

Frederik is a terrific guide! He is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable about his home city. Pride of place came through clearly as he took us on a most wonderful wander through the center of Bologna. When Frederik found out that we were interested in music, art and architecture, he made sure to point out beautiful details about the people and places important to the cultural life of the city. We walked miles with him, seeing the medieval towers and the markets full of meats and cheeses; fruits and vegetables; pastas and trattorias. He highlighted for us the intersection and interplay of history and architecture. By the end of the tour, we knew that one visit to Bologna would not be enough and already want to come back. And, at the end of the tour, he found a table for us in one of his favorite trattorias and helped us order lunch and gave us some great tips of other neighborhoods through which to wander before heading back to our hotel to rest our weary feet.Companionable Guide to the Best of Bologna

TC🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marco)

13 June 2025

We had a wonderful time with Marco discovering the delights of Emilia Romania. Marco was extremely knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. We were never rushed. I would certainly recommend Marko to others and would definitely ask Marko to guide us when next back in Bologna. A most enjoyable and rewarding experience. Exploring with Marco

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

9 June 2025

We had a great time touring around Bologna, sampling many different types of local cuisine will discussing everything under the sun. Thanks Marco, you got our trip off to a great start! Great time with Marco!

kdkiehn

(About local Riccardo)

8 June 2025

Riccardo is a very enthusiastic and energetic guide who loves Bologna and was a favorite on our trip. He took us to little known spots, including one of the most impactful art pieces we saw on our 2.5 week travels through Italy. Wealth of Information

Willemijn

(About local Stephanie)

8 June 2025

Thanks to Stephanie for sharing Bologna’s history with us. She is a great guide and a very pleasant person to be with. I would approach her again on my next visit to Bologna. I was really sorry to find out that the organsation takes almost 40% of the paid price. Stephanie is a great guide

Greg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

4 June 2025

My wife and I had a fantastic experience with Riccardo. He met us at the train station and for the next 3 hours we discovered the history and beauty of Bologna. It truly is a 'sleeper' city in Italy. As a former history professor at the local university, Riccardo possesses an incredible level of historical knowledge and passion for the city of Bologna. His tour is one of the best we have ever done. Bologna Day Trip

Tim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marco)

4 June 2025

We have a nice two hour tour with Marco - very knowledgeable and colorful fellow who helped us find some excellent local spots, including date some great foods and answered our questions and did a great job showing us around. We even got to try rolling tortellini which is a bit tricky ! We recommend Marco. Marco was great

Kristopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Stephanie)

31 May 2025

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Stephanie provided our small group of four a wonderful, informative and lovely tour of the historic center of Bologna. She provided a wealth of information on the history of the city and gave us time to absorb the culture and beauty of the buildings and life of Bologna. We experienced the beauty of the churches , the experience of the university and history of the rooms including the classroom for the autopsies and study of the cadavers, the art and architecture. Stephanie was engaging, kind and informative. We would highly recmommend her tour. A memorable time in Bologna

Ernie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Frederik)

30 May 2025

Fredrik was prompt, friendly, and well informed. We were there on a Sunday which was challenging, but he exceeded expectations. The history, food, and traditions were well explained. We were a last minute booking and he was accompanied and gracious. We are now hooked on Parmesan and balsamic vinegar. Life changing. When asked for a dinner recommendation, he not only offered a suggestion, he made the reservation. It was a delightful, memorable dinner that made our time in Bologna. Highly recommend, Fredrik. Delicious, Informative and Friendly

Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Margherita )

30 May 2025

Margherita is great! She’s very knowledgeable and was everything we could have hoped for in a guide. She tailored the morning to our interests but also took us to places we would never have thought of! It makes a big difference to be able to spend time with a local and talk about what it’s really like to live in a place. Thanks Margherita.Fantastic

njlondon

(About local Paolo)

26 May 2025

Excellent mixture of food experiences with history and humour from Paolo in his beautiful city. We will never make the mistake of mixing spaghetti with meat again!! One of several food “monstrosities” Highly recommended Fantastic food tour with Paolo

James

(About local Paolo)

18 May 2025

we had a disastrous time with our 2 bookings with this organisation and were mucked around so much we finished up cancelling one of the planned tours. But finally and after much correspondence we got Paolo and all the problems were forgotten. He was great and showed us a side of the Bolognaise food we had never seen before. His knowledge and clarity of explanation were both very good.Finally someone good

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paolo)

16 May 2025

Truly our favorite part of our Bologna trip. Paolo was incredible from his knowledge of history and cuisine to his friendliness with all those we met at each shop as well as his general, fun demeanor. We learned, we ate, we laughed. I couldn’t have asked for a better food tour or guide. Grazie, Paolo! You’ve got to book your tour with Paolo

Jann🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Paolo)

14 May 2025

We spent a lovely morning with Paolo. He was both knowledgeable and entertaining. He was also very patient with our questions and at the times we took a little longer than necessary - balsamic vinegar tasting for example, this was great fun! I think though rather than a food tour I would recommend a historical walking tour of Bologna as you can get the food everywhere, at your own pace. Charismatic and informative

Greg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

13 May 2025

This is my favorite Riccardo moment—entering a nondescript residential building and showing us a 16th century circular staircase designed in the mannerist style—then walking us to the top of the steps to take in a breathtaking view of the city. We were the only people there. Riccardo’s story to tell is that Bologna is one of the most well-preserved cities in Europe, and that one didn’t need to go to a museum to see these wonders—they were everywhere, on the streets, in the buildings where people live and work. Medieval houses with original wood frames? Medieval towers? Look around you. Want to see a painting by Fillipino Lippi, not on a museum wall, but hanging in the exact location where it was painted for? Here you go. He knows his history, art history, and had boundless energy. Bologna really came alive with his tour—a living city with a rich history. Highly recmmend. Bringing Bologna to Life

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

11 May 2025

Riccardo was one of the most passionate and knowledgeable guides we've had. Having been a professor, his level of expertise was unmatched, and he was very diligent about taking good care of his customers. We had a lovely day learning about the beautiful art, architecture, and history of Bologna.Highly recommend!

Esther🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marco)

9 May 2025

Tolle geführte Tour. Tall Guy Marco hat uns ein paar schöne Ecken gezeigt :) War alles sehr schmackhaft, wenn auch der Preis etwas hoch. Vielen Dank Lecker

Mikaela🇫🇮 Finland

(About local Riccardo)

7 May 2025

We had a fantastic 3,5 hour tour, with focus on art and history according to our wish. And saw many hidden gems/art treasures. I could not imagine a better guide. Wish the tour would have lasted 2 more hours. Bologna tour with Riccardo

Andreas

(About local Frederik)

27 April 2025

The Tour was valuable and informative. The food was varied and delicious. Interesting tour with great insights

Madalene 🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Marco)

22 April 2025

We enjoyed the food tour with Marco, it was very interesting to learn about different foods in Bologna. Food was really good and more than enough, topped with the best gelato. Marco spend time with us and very willing to answer questions Excellent foodtour with Marco

Mary

(About local Paolo)

17 April 2025

Paolo knew all the best spots to hit. He introduced us to local cuisine we did not know existed. He was attentive to my limitations and we walked at my pace. There was never any pressure to buy. I loved the old indoor market and could have strolled there longer! I highly recommend him as a guide with excellent English.A great day in Bologna

Jean

(About local Paolo)

12 April 2025

We had a great time with Paolo on a food tour with just the two of us. We learned alot and enjoyed all the samplings along the route. Thanks Paolo for being such a fabulous guide!Fun and friendly foodie tour

Marjon

(About local Luca)

7 April 2025

Luca told us a lot about the city and took us to nice places where we tasted typical bolognese dishes and delicious wine. I eat gluten-free and he has done his best to arrange alternatives for me while my family enjoyed the pasta and cake. Thanks Luca!Great experience