Bologna · GUIDED
33 reviewed
These are the 15 best guided tours in Bologna right now, best first: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
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!”
Taste Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham at production sources in Parma, Italy, with guided tastings and easy transport. Half-day or full-day options.
“So happy they did not cancel as I was the only traveller. Well done Tastybus 👍 I had an amazing day sampling delicious food. My guide was very knowledgeable, super friendly and very interesting to talk to. Thank you for an amazing day. My only regret was buying balsamic vinegar in Modena as the balsamic vinegar on this tour was outstanding at accetaia Picci. I would have bought a second bottle if I had not already bought some the day before.”
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!!”
Private local-guided walk in Bologna with practical navigation tips, great food and shopping leads, and off-the-beaten stories.
“A good tour visiting places that were interesting with sufficient information provided without being overwhelming. Alessandro was very personable and a good guide. He was very informative and helpful in explaining how to get to places to revisit after the tour or to additional places we may wish to visit. He was also very considerate of my needs as I walk with a stick and I am a little unsteady and slow. Overall an excellent tour.”
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.”
Family-run balsamic vinegar cellar tour in Modena hills. Learn the tradition, taste the range, then choose aperitif, lunch, or a cooking lesson.
“Your was great and so was lunch. The only problem was finding the location because the road that GPS suggested was closed because of construction”
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”
From Parma, tour Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham factories with tastings, wine, and NH hotel pickup in about 5 hours.
“The guide and the close proximity to the production made the tour a stand out memory. It will be a highpoint of our trip!”
Bologna at walking speed with a private custom local guide. Main sights, museum exteriors, and smart food tips.
“Our guide Leo was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He made our first day in Bologna a memorable one, and I strongly recommend booking this tour if you’d like to learn about the well known and hidden gem sites. Thank you for this amazing experience, 11/10!”
Self-guided Bologna food tasting with 7 voucher stops, an easy map route, and QR audio—eat tortellini, ragù Tigellone, gelato, and more.
“Highly recommend! This self-guided tour is very well planned out and easy to follow. You’re able to sample a lot of different food, so I got to try things that I would never usually order. It’s a great value for the experience!”
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.”
Guided tour of Ferrara’s Estense Castle with frescoed halls, Oranges Garden views, and underground prisons. Skip-the-line entry.
“The meeting point was disorganized and confusing and the castle overcrowded.”
Guided e-bike ride to San Luca and Bologna parks, with a local aperitif. Small group, English guides, UNESCO views for about 3 hours.
“We had a great time riding with Stella. It was wonderful to see the area outside the city. My wife and I are 70 years old and the e-bikes made the climb up the hill extremely easy. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Audio-guided Archiginnasio visit in Bologna with the Anatomical Theatre and a local food tasting voucher, all in 1.5 hours.
“Non è molto utile. Nel pacchetto ci sono i biglietti salta fila, ma nel nostro caso (sabato pomeriggio) non c’era fila. Ottimo invece il voucher degustazione (piccolo tagliere di buoni affettati e bicchiere di vino + gelato Fabbri).”
