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15 Private Guides in Bologna

Stephanie
Ultimate guide of Jewish Emilia Romagna (you should learn about It!)
I speak: English • Español • Français • Italiano
(8 review)
Marco
The Goodfriend
I speak: English • Italiano
(67 review)
Barbara Eletta
The Door of Perception
I speak: English • Italiano
(13 review)
Jason
Traveling Scout
I speak: English • Italiano
(64 review)
Luana
Tour Guide
I speak: Italiano • English
(13 review)
Frederik
The excited artist
I speak: Dansk • English • Italiano • Español • Français
(56 review)
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Isadora
The food expert
I speak: English • Italiano
(19 review)
Riccardo
The timeline's traveller
I speak: English • Italiano • Română
(50 review)
Paolo
The Bologna Pro Lover
I speak: English • Español • Italiano
(83 review)
Giuseppe
Bologna del nonno Pino
I speak: English • Italiano
(104 review)
Mario
Touristic Guide
I speak: English • Español • Italiano
(2 review)
Sarah
The wine-loving writer
I speak: English • Italiano
(85 review)

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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    mauro & 7 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Bologna

    4.8
    470 reviews
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bologna

    4.8
    452 reviews
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    Margherita & 7 other locals

    City Discovery: Ravenna Day Trip

    4.8
    353 reviews
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    Marco & 4 other locals

    Drinks & Bites in Bologna Tour

    4.8
    445 reviews
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    Jason & Stephanie

    City Kickstart Tour: Bologna

    4.7
    102 reviews
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    Frederik & Paolo

    City Explorer: Verona Day Trip

    4.8
    138 reviews
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    Culinary Kickstart Tour: Bologna

    4.8
    467 reviews
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    Riccardo & 4 other locals

    City Discovery: Modena Day Trip

    4.8
    373 reviews
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    Frederik & mauro

    Full Coverage Bologna City Tour

    4.8
    156 reviews
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    Frederik & Paolo

    Withlocals Your Way! Bologna Day Trip Outside the City

    4.8
    138 reviews
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mauro
Mauropedia
I speak: English • Français • Español
(18 review)
Margherita
Old Town history lover
I speak: English • Italiano
(6 review)
Luca
Best Bologna food with a local journalist
I speak: English • Italiano
(58 review)

10 tips from our private guides in Bologna

Curated byFrederik, Margherita and 13 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

Tim
About local Marco
4 June 2025
Marco was great

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.

Nicola
About local Margherita
30 May 2025
Fantastic

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.

Veronica
About local Giuseppe
29 May 2025
Fabulous Bologna Food Experience

We travelled from Florence to experience Bologna’s famous food. It was all we had hoped it would be because of Giuseppe. His background knowledge was to our advantage as he guided us from one location to the next and at the same time gave us a history lesson. Thankyou Giuseppe.

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