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- Italian
Bologna is a city where historic landmarks and everyday life exist side by side, from its central piazzas to its busy food markets and university streets. With a local host, this half-day experience brings these elements together, offering a clearer understanding of how the city is structured and how it is experienced day to day.
Your experience is fully personalized, shaped around your interests, pace, and curiosity. Whether you are interested in history, architecture, food culture, or the city’s academic heritage, your host will design a route that reflects what matters most to you and adapt it as you explore together.
After booking, you will receive a short online questionnaire to share your preferences. Your host will then reach out to plan your experience, ensuring it is thoughtful, flexible, and grounded in genuine local knowledge.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Itinerary
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Bologna (Pass by)
Experience Bologna over half a day with a local host who connects the city’s main landmarks with the everyday life around them. From its central piazzas to its food markets and historic streets, Bologna is best understood on foot. Before your experience begins, you will receive a short online questionnaire so your host can design a personalized route based on your interests, pace, and travel style. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience.
Admission ticket free -
Basilica Di San Petronio (Pass by)
Pass by the Basilica di San Petronio, one of the largest churches in Europe, located in Piazza Maggiore. Its unfinished façade reflects centuries of construction, while its scale highlights Bologna’s historical importance and civic identity.
Admission ticket free -
Mercato delle Erbe (Pass by)
Walk through Mercato delle Erbe, a lively indoor market where locals shop for fresh produce, meats, and regional specialties. It offers a clear view of Bologna’s food culture, where everyday ingredients remain central to how the city eats and lives.
Admission ticket free -
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita (Pass by)
Visit Santa Maria della Vita, known for its remarkable Baroque interior and expressive sculptures. Located in the historic center, it offers insight into the artistic and religious heritage that continues to shape the city.
Admission ticket free -
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (Pass by)
See the Two Towers, Bologna’s most recognizable landmark and a lasting symbol of its medieval past. These leaning structures once represented wealth and influence and continue to define the city’s skyline today.
Admission ticket free -
Via Zamboni (Pass by)
Walk along Via Zamboni, at the heart of Bologna’s university district. Lined with historic buildings and lecture halls, this street reflects the energy of student life and the presence of one of the oldest universities in the world.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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