Bologna Private Tour

Name: Bologna Private Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 145.75 USD
Rating: 9.6 (46 reviews)

Monica was a perfect guide. The 2.5-hour tour went by quickly. Highly recommended.

Chiara Comi

Join us on a private tour of Bologna and discover the artistic heritage of the capital of Emilia-Romagna and learn about its fascinating history.

Details

Duration

5 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide

Not included

Anatomical Theatre ticket: 3EUR for adults; free for minors, people with disabilities and accompanying persons
Lunch

When to book

You can book up to 3 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 597 Travelers·46 reviews

January 25, 2026
Chiara Comi
Pontida, Italy
Monica was a perfect guide. The 2.5-hour tour went by quickly. Highly recommended.
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December 27, 2025
Alessio Gini
Italy
Excellent guide, professional and very empathetic. We recommend her!
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November 1, 2025
Oscar De Armas
Madrid, Spain
Our experience with Tamara was magnificent. She was very knowledgeable, had excellent communication skills and a great personality. We enjoyed it very...
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October 26, 2025
Corinna Comi
Bergamo, Italy
Knowledgeable and competent guide
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March 25, 2023
Alessia
Comano, Switzerland
Excellent complete tour of the historical beauties of Bologna with a competent and enthusiastic guide to be able to offer us this service. In addition...
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August 26, 2025
Carolina Maria Maffi
Spirano (bg), Italy
Knowledgeable, empathetic, and helpful guide. A truly positive experience! Thank you!
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June 1, 2025
Federica Bassani
Bergamo, Italy
Very knowledgeable and very kind guide.
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April 24, 2025
Gabriella Modista
Italy
The guide is a well-prepared and very kind person, professional and did not look at the clock, giving us all the explanations and many secret gems of ...
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November 24, 2024
Fabiana
San Michele All’adige, Italy
The group really appreciated Silvia's courtesy and professionalism.
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August 5, 2024
Gabrielle Gordon
Mornington, Australia
Alena provided an excellent tour of Bologna for us today. She was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history of Bologna to us, answe...
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Join us on a private tour of Bologna and discover the artistic heritage of the capital of Emilia-Romagna and learn about its fascinating history.

When making your reservation, you can choose one of the following routes:

2.5-Hour Tour

We'll meet at your hotel in the centre of Bologna or at the famous Piazza Nettuno, the first stop on our tour. Here, we'll see the beautiful buildings surrounding the square, and the Neptune Fountain, one of the symbols of the city. We'll walk through the streets of the historical centre, while the guide will tell us various anecdotes and curiosities about Bologna. Did you know that it is nicknamed la Dotta, la Grassa and la Rossa?

We'll reach the Church of San Petronio, famous for its unfinished facade. We'll then cross Via D'Azeglio to stop in front of Lucio Dalla's house. Our next stop will be the Archiginnasio, the first seat of the University of Bologna, to visit the fascinating Anatomical Theatre.

Our tour will continue to the Mercato di Mezzo, where our guide will tell us about the great Bolognese gastronomic tradition, and then we'll reach the ancient Palazzo della Mercanzia, to learn more about ancient local trades: beccai, strazzaroli, goldsmiths... The tour will end near the Due Torri, where our guide will tell us the stories of ancient Bolognese families.

5-Hour Tour

During this comprehensive tour of Bologna's historic centre, we'll follow the same route as the 2.5 hour private tour. After lunch, we'll head to two more unmissable sites: the Basilica of Santo Stefano and the Finestrella in Via Piella. We'll walk through the streets of the centre until we reach Via Indipendenza, where our tour ends.

2.5-Hour Tour of Bologna's Secrets

On this tour, we'll meet in front of the church of San Procolo, in Via d'Azeglio, for a walk in the shadow of Bologna's arches, in search of its most hidden secrets. Some say there are 7, others swear that there's actually 10. Are you ready to discover them all?

From Via Indipendenza, we'll then head towards Via Piella, where we'll admire its mysterious Finestrella. Next, we'll cross Piazza Maggiore and reach Corte de' Galluzzi, where we'll tell you about some chilling episodes...

We'll then explore Piazza Galvani and stop to admire the Two Towers, emblems of the city. Amidst unknowns and mysteries, we'll continue along Strada Maggiore and reach Piazza Santo Stefano, where we'll conclude our tour of Bologna's secrets.

The Advantages of Booking a Private Tour

By booking a private tour, you'll visit Bologna with an exclusive guide for you and your family or friends. Plus, if you're a large group, you'll save money!

Important

This private tour includes pick-up and drop-off service at hotels in the centre of Bologna. In the booking process, you'll be able to indicate whether you prefer us to pick you up at your hotel or to meet you, at the chosen time, near the Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore.
On Sunday afternoons the Teatro Anatomico is closed to the public. Instead, we'll visit the Jewish ghetto area.

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Join us on a private tour of Bologna and discover the artistic heritage of the capital of Emilia-Romagna and learn about its fascinating history.