Bologna · BOLOGNA WALKING TOURS & CITY HIGHLIGHTS
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Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, the porticoes and the old university read better with someone who knows them. Below are the best Bologna walking tours, best first: which cover the highlights, which add a tasting, group sizes and durations, and what each costs.
Bologna city center on foot with a certified guide. See Neptune Fountain, San Petronio, the towers, and Quadrilatero Market for $26.
“Our guide Victoria was very knowledgeable and an excellent story teller. She knew every corner of the city center and told an intriguing story along the way. She also knew the market and good shops and restaurants very much, causing us to want to eat local food. Thank you for the good guiding!”
A 3-hour Bologna walking food tour with wine tastings, Tigella, tortellini, tagliatelle, and gelato, plus local history.
“Our tour guide Eugenio had a lot of enthusiasm and was very knowledgeable about the history of Bologna and its food. The food was amazing and it was great time overall!”
Private 3-hour Parma food walk with prosciutto, Parmigiano tastings, fresh pasta, balsamic, gelato, and wine. Local guide in English.
“Requires some walking but plenty of rest stops. Great food tasting and wonderful history lessons.met my expectations.”
See Bologna from an open-top bus with hop-on stops and a multilingual audioguide, then use food tasting vouchers in a historic market.
“Organisation was excellent and we received instructions via WhatsApp of where to meet the reps. They then escorted us to the bus and ensured our tickets were validated.”
Private 2–5 hour Bologna walk with a local host: Piazza Maggiore, markets, Torre degli Asinelli climb, and tailored food and culture tips.
“This was an incredible experience, I couldn’t recommend it enough! This is a great way to learn about Bologna. Claudio was a wonderful tour guide. He was so warm and knowledgeable. It was such an amazing time seeing the city from a locals point of view. We definitely saw things we wouldn’t have known to see without Claudio. It felt like we spent the day with our friend, it was so nice!”
Ferrara’s UNESCO Renaissance core in 2 hours: Estense Castle, Diamanti’s Palace, Massari Park and Ariostea, led by an Italian guide.
City-center Bologna wine walk with sommelier Filippo. Taste Colli Bolognesi wines at enoteca and osteria stops, optional snack.
“This tour was so great!! Filippo was very knowledgeable about the wines and offered some amazing dinner recommendations. We went to three different tasting rooms that all offered different vibes. Would highly recommend!!”
Walk Parma’s historic center with a local bilingual guide, from Piazza Garibaldi to the cathedral and Verdi stories, in 2 hours for $27.
“Guida molto preparata anche se forse eravamo in troppi (25)”
A 2.5-hour Bologna walk with small-group tastings: mortadella and wine, tagliatelle al ragù, and gelato, plus local sights.
“I had a great tour with Ilaria. She knew a lot about Bologna and gave me some great tips.”
A 3-hour private walk through Bologna’s big sights, porticoes, university treasures, and food culture, guided by Manuela Roversi.
“Our guide was amazing, very informative and kept our interest the whole time. Highly recommended”
2-hour Parma food tour with coffee, pastries, 3 ages of Parmigiano, prosciutto, wine and guided sightseeing in a small group.
“Nice walking tour of Parma viewing a few of the popular sites while learning a little about the area. We had several food stops tasting some of the local delicacies.”
Self-guided Bologna walk with short audio clips, written guide, and Google Maps routing. Covers porticoes, squares, food, towers.
“Easy to follow and great links to google maps. Great value for the price. Good communication with the tour guide via WhatsApp.”
A 3–4 hour Bologna art walk with Riccardo Bacchi, focusing on medieval and Renaissance sites plus tastings like rice cake and wine.
“Riccardo was a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide who is passionate about the art architecture and history of his wonderful city. It was a pleasure having him as a guide. I would highly recommend taking a tour with him. I give him Five Stars.”
A 2-hour Modena walking food tour blending Duomo sightseeing with a balsamic tasting, Parmigiano and charcuterie, and sweet stops.
“This is one of the best tours I’ve ever done. Francesca was an amazing host. The food was fantastic and his knowledge of Modena was great. He went over and above my expectations. Thanks and we’ll be telling all our friends when in Modena to do this tour”
3-hour private Bologna walk with a local guide: Piazza Maggiore, Quadrilatero, Two Towers, and practical food plus route tips.
“Luanna was terrific. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about Bologna’s history. Took us to all the top sites and so much more. Would highly recommend this tour”
