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14 Private Guides in Bologna

Stephanie
Ultimate guide of Jewish Emilia Romagna (you should learn about It!)
I speak: English • Español • Français • Italiano
(9 reviews)
Luana
Tour Guide
I speak: English • Italiano
(13 reviews)
Mario
Touristic Guide
I speak: English • Español • Italiano
(2 reviews)
Luca
Best Bologna food with a local journalist
I speak: English • Italiano
(58 reviews)
Riccardo
The timeline's traveller
I speak: English • Italiano • Română
(55 reviews)
Paolo
The Bologna Pro Lover
I speak: English • Español • Italiano
(84 reviews)
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Isadora
The food expert
I speak: English • Italiano
(19 reviews)
Jason
Traveling Scout
I speak: English • Italiano
(65 reviews)
Marco
The Goodfriend
I speak: English • Italiano
(74 reviews)
Sarah
The wine-loving writer
I speak: English • Italiano
(87 reviews)
Barbara Eletta
The Door of Perception
I speak: English • Italiano
(14 reviews)
mauro
Mauropedia
I speak: English • Español • Français
(18 reviews)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Bologna like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

Check these unique experiences in Bologna

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    Luca & 7 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Bologna

    4.7
    485 reviews
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bologna

    4.8
    470 reviews
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    Stephanie & 6 other locals

    City Discovery: Ravenna Day Trip

    4.8
    370 reviews
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    Sarah & 3 other locals

    Drinks & Bites in Bologna Tour

    4.8
    457 reviews
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    Stephanie & Jason

    City Kickstart Tour: Bologna

    4.6
    103 reviews
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    City Explorer: Verona Day Trip

    4.8
    141 reviews
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    Culinary Kickstart Tour: Bologna

    4.8
    483 reviews
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    Barbara Eletta & 3 other locals

    City Discovery: Modena Day Trip

    4.8
    390 reviews
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    mauro

    Full Coverage Bologna City Tour

    4.8
    159 reviews
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    Paolo

    Withlocals Your Way! Bologna Day Trip Outside the City

    4.8
    141 reviews
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Giuseppe
Bologna del nonno Pino
I speak: English • Italiano
(112 reviews)
Margherita
Old Town history lover
I speak: English • Italiano
(6 reviews)

10 tips from our private guides in Bologna

Curated byMario, Sarah and 12 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Bologna!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Hallie
About local Riccardo
25 July 2025
Incredibly knowledgeable

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

Darcie
About local Giuseppe
24 July 2025
Perfect tour ans guide

We absolutely loved our tour and we loved doing it with Guiseppe. He was so knowledgeable and sweet! The food he chose was the best food we have had in Italy so far!

Asger
About local Giuseppe
14 July 2025
Great lunch & language experience

My wife and I enjoyed 3 hours with Giuseppe, who not only introduced us to wonderfull food and a secret place (Osteria) in the middle of Bologna, but also was very patient, so that we could speak and improve our italian. A perfect combination for two Italy-lovers. We give our best recommendations.

Customized Tour with a Bologna Local Guide

A private tour guide in Bologna is a fantastic way to explore one of Italy’s finest destinations! The city’s wonderful architecture and fascinating history are better when enjoyed with a friendly local host. Team up with a welcoming Bologna local guide and see the best sights Bologna has to offer!

Unmatched Flexibility
A Bologna private tour guide will adjust your itinerary based on the exact amount of time you have for the tour. Whether you only have two hours or a whole day, your Bologna tour guide will make the right schedule for you.

Meet Around Your Schedule
If you have to reschedule your tour for a different day, then your private Bologna guide will rearrange your schedule based on the day that works best for you. Just give your local host a heads up of your request and they will take care of everything for you.

Decide the First Destination
When it is time to start your tour, let your Bologna local guide know where you would like to go first. Whether you wish to begin with views of medieval architecture, a local food tasting or from your accommodations, your private guide in Bologna will meet you there.

Think Like a Local
When you walk around Bologna with a local who knows it inside and out, you will begin to see the city from a different frame of mind. You will quickly learn that a tour guide in Bologna is the proper way to experience local Italian culture. From visiting local communities to shopping for homemade items at non-touristy stores, you will gain a more authentic experience!

Guides in Bologna