These are the 11 best private city tours in Bologna, Italy we could find on Viator and Get Your Guide.
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1. Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day
Key Details
Cost: From $217.17
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 87
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
Tour Description
Book 24h in advance! Italy is known for its food but the region of Emilia Romagna might be the best swath of Italy for culinary delights. And this private half- or full-day food tour packs in all that is delicious in the region. Opt to drive yourself or to have a driver take you, and then commence this fulfilling journey of edible treats in one of Italy’s most gastronomic regions. Visit a prosciutto producer and a maker of Parmigiano in Parma, for example. Expect to eat like a real ‘buona forchetta,” the Italian word for a good eater. On the full-day tour, learn about balsamic vinegar.
- Half- or full-day private food tour from Bologna or Parma
- Discover the revered culinary heritage of Emilia Romagna, an area famed for its fresh produce
- Visit a Parmesan cheese dairy, a Parma ham producer and a wine cellar
- Pair filled pasta, cheese and cured meat with local wine during lunch at a local wine cellar
- Tour a traditional balsamic vinegar house to learn how they make their specialty condiment (if full-day tour option selected)
- Pickup and drop-off from central Parma or Bologna included (if car and driver option selected)
- Receive undivided attention from a private guide
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if car and driver option selected)
- Expert guide until lunch included
- Professional driver (if car and driver option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned driver (if car and driver option selected)
- Parmigiano, Parma ham & Balsamic Vinegar tastings
- Lunch with wine
What’s Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation service if Own car option is selected
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
2. Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $159.62
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 73
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
Tour Description
Feel like you’re exploring Bologna with a local friend who knows all the best places to go, see and eat on a private half-day walking tour. Get introduced to the layout of the sprawling city and its major sights, plus explore historic bridges, hidden squares, and lively neighborhoods not on the typical tourist path. Learn what it’s like to actually live in the ancient city, and get personalized tips on how to make the most of your Italian holiday.
- Get a customized overview of Bologna on a private, half-day walking tour
- See top landmarks like Piazza Maggiore and discover hidden gems
- Hear what it’s like to live in Bologna and ask all the questions you want
- Learn how to avoid tourist traps and find the best food and deals in the city
What’s Included
- Private guide
- Private Tour
- Entrance tickets for Archiginnasio Palace or viewpoint
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance for other attractions then mentioned not included
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
3. Private Bologna Tours by Locals, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Custom
Key Details
Cost: From $79.39
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 69
Tour Length: 2 to 8 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
Tour Description
Skip the set itinerary and script of an organized tour and explore Bologna with a local host for a fully customized visit tailored to your pace and interests. Take in blockbuster attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri plus delve into the parts of the city known only to locals to discover unique sights, favorite eateries, and little-known gems.
- An insider’s tour of Bologna with a local host and personalized itinerary
- Focus on the city’s history and sights or venture off the tourist track
- Choose the tour length and start time to suit your travel schedule
- Hotel meetup to avoid having to find your guide in a crowded square
What’s Included
- Private and personalised experience
- 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host – Pick your preferred duration when booking!
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
4. Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Bologna
Key Details
Cost: From $157.45
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 38
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
Tour Description
Discover the secrets to Bolognese cuisine in a local’s home with this half-day private cooking class. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni during this hands-on class. After the pasta workshop, relax over a meal to sample what you prepared alongside local red and white wines.
- Go inside a local’s home for a private cooking class
- Learn how to make fresh stuffed pasta like tortellini
- Watch a master at work and get tips for recreating the dishes at home
- A hearty meal complete with local wines is included
What’s Included
- Hands-on cooking class
- Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
- Alcoholic Beverages
What’s Not Included
N/A
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
5. Guided E-bike Tour of Bologna with Tastings
Key Details
Cost: From $103.16
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 37
Tour Length: 3 to 4 hours
Languages
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Tour Description
During the guided tour we will visit spectacular places of considerable naturalistic interest and at the same time rich from a historical-cultural and artistic point of view. All our guides, in addition to being technically qualified and prepared, love and know in depth the territory of which they will try to convey their same passion by showing you the most significant places and telling you captivating anecdotes during the excursions.
There will be refreshment stops in the typical places where you can taste traditional products such as tigelle, parmesan, mortadella and the legendary egg pasta such as tagliatelle, tortellini and tortelloni
What’s Included
- E-bike rental
- Certified guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
What’s Not Included
N/A
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
6. Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinegar, lunch, private transport
Key Details
Cost: From $249.74
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 36
Tour Length: 8 to 9 hours
Languages
N/A
Tour Description
Combine two of Emilia Romagna’s most celebrated traditions—automobiles and food—during this unique, two-for-one private tour. Get a peek at some of the region’s famous cars at the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, with an English-speaking guide to orient your visit. Then, enjoy a Parmesan cheese tasting in a unique setting—the Maserati-filled Panini Motor Museum—followed by a visit to a fifth-generation Modena balsamic vinegar producer.
- A private “cars and food” combo tour of Emilia Romagna, with lunch
- See some of Italy’s most iconic vehicle makers and models in person
- Enjoy comfortable, climate-controlled private vehicle transfers between stops
- Visit three museums in a day, with lunch and admission tickets included
What’s Included
- Ferrari Museum entrance ticket skip the line
- Lamborghini Museum entrance ticket skip the line
- Parmesan Cheese guided Tour & Tasting
- Balsamic Vinegar guided tour & Tasting
- Lunch
- Private transportation
What’s Not Included
- Driving experience
- Personal assistant (on request with extra cost)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
7. Bologna: Guided Walking Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $111.20
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 86
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- German
Tour Description
See the main monuments of Bologna on a 3-hour walking tour, including the Fountain of Neptune on Piazza Maggiore and the porticoes of Piazza Santo Stefano. Learn about one of Europe’s oldest universities and why the city is so famous for its food.
- Admire the main monuments of Bologna, including the palaces of Piazza Maggiore
- See the 2 leaning towers and the magnificent porticoes of Bologna
- Discover the longest sundial in the Basilica of Saint Petronio
What’s Included
- 3-hour walking tour
- Guide
What’s Not Included
Optional visit to the Anatomy Theatre of the Archiginnasio (€3,50 per person), due to Covid measures entrance to the theatre must be made in advance, the guide can help you with the reservations
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
8. Bologna: E-Bike Guided Tour with Brunch or Aperitivo
Key Details
Cost: From $132.38
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 26
Tour Length: 3 to 5.5 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- German
- Italian
- French
Tour Description
Discover the hills and gardens surrounding Bologna on a guided e-bike tour for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Stop and try traditional products from local dairies and wineries along the way.
- Enjoy an off-the-beaten-track guided e-bike tour of Bologna
- Taste and sip local cheeses and wines
- Appreciate the beautiful scenery all around
- Find secret spots in the hills and marvel at the surrounding gardens
- Take the full day option and enjoy lunch at a farmhouse
What’s Included
- Bike rental
- Helmet
- Guide
- Lunch (optional)
- Cheese and wine tasting
What’s Not Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
9. Bologna: Olive Grove and Vineyard Tour with Product Tastings
Key Details
Cost: From $15.89
Review Score: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 31
Tour Length: 1 to 1.5 hours
Languages
- Italian
- English
Tour Description
Experience the serenity of an agricultural estate in Bologna that focuses on the recovery of historic buildings. Tour the facilities and taste locally produced olive oil and a variety of wines.
- Taste Bologna wines and olive oils accompanied by a selection of local produce
- Embark on a sensory journey to discover the wonders of this production farm
- Dive deep into the famous world of Bologna wines with a guided experience
- Admire the over 300 hectares of land, covered in olive trees and vineyards
- Discover all of the estate’s products, such as jams, juices, salts, and berries
What’s Included
- Estate visit
- Wine and oil tasting (depending on option chosen)
What’s Not Included
N/A
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
10. Bologna: Private Walking Tour with a Guide
Key Details
Cost: From $169.44
Review Score: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 22
Tour Length: 2 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Tour Description
Discover the spectacular beauty of the city of Bologna on a walking tour. Explore the main attractions, markets, picturesque streets, and many more with a professional guide.
- Feel the charismatic vibe of the city of Bologna on a walking tour
- Admire the architectural beauty of the Fountain of Neptune
- Discover the highlights of the neighborhoods through the eyes of a local
- Visit the bustling Quadrilatero market and its elegant shops
- See the leaning towers and the magnificent porticoes of Bologna
What’s Included
Licensed guide
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
- Drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
11. From Bologna: Emilia Excellence Food Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $328.30
Review Score: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 26
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
Tour Description
Learn about, taste, and go behind the scenes of Emilian cuisine on a 7-hour tour. Tour a dairy factory, vinegar-production site, and wine cellar.
- See how Parmigiano Regiano is produced
- Visit one of the most famous vinegar-makers in the world
- Tour a local vineyard
- Taste all the products
- Enjoy a typical lunch in a local winery
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bologna or Modena
- Private vehicle and driver at disposal
- Guided visit and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer (private or in a small group)
- Guided visit and tasting at a traditional balsamic vinegar producer (private or in a small group)
- Guided visit and tasting at a winery (private or in a small group)
- Typical lunch with 2 courses
What’s Not Included
Tips
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
How Much Do Private Tours Cost In Bologna?
The best private tours in Bologna cost between $15.89 and $328.30. However, you can always check the listings below for something cheaper or even more exclusive.
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