335 activitati in Bologna, Italy

Take the worry out of your arrival at Bologna Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Join one of our hosts to discover the secret places in Bologna loved by its locals! Follow them through the labyrinth of cobbled stoned and portico-covered streets and reveal the best pieces of local street art, the coziest bars, most down-to-earth eateries and the city’s vibrant student culture. Your host will share their Bologna with you; one that is packed full of hidden gems, ancient secrets and unique venues!

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Bologna is the city where the first university of the Western world was founded. It is known as the city of music, culture and food. In this tour you will discover which historical periods significantly marked the history and architecture of Bologna. Walking through its narrow streets is the best way to enjoy the city medieval atmosphere and its 40 km-long porticoes. You will visit one of the few still-preserved ghettoes of the region as well as some of the ancient and new locations of the prestigious Alma Mater Studiorum (the university).

Bologna is best known worldwide not only for its University, the oldest one in Europe, its never-ending porticos or its historic and artistic heritage, but also for its culinary culture and tradition. Fondly called “The Fat one” by locals, Bologna is in fact gastronomic Capital of Italy.

The tour starts every day from Monday to Sunday at 10.00 am and lasts 2.5 hours  

Join one of our hosts to discover the secret places in Bologna loved by its locals! Follow them through the labyrinth of cobbled stoned and portico-covered streets and reveal the best pieces of local street art, the coziest bars, most down-to-earth eateries and the city’s vibrant student culture. Your host will share their Bologna with you; one that is packed full of hidden gems, ancient secrets and unique venues!

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

You'll be able to experience the local way of eating and drinking in Bologna thanks to this experience.

We'll take you through a gastronomic journey which will make you discover what are the unique places and food that only the locals knows.

The goal is to share with you what exactly our typical day would be, the classic outing we do with our friends and family.

Let's start with an aperitivo, how not to do it.. we are in Bologna!

Then we will move on to cult cuts and cheeses, always accompanied by local wines.

After, we'll try an iconic street food, which combines past and tradition and takes us into the future! i tortellini

Then walking through the old town centre, we'll have a homemade pasta in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with wine.

We will conclude with the best gelato in town!

On this private and personalised experience, discover the traditions and gourmet treats that make the festive season in Bologna so special as you explore Christmas markets and beautifully decorated medieval porticos. Wander through Bologna's historic streets draped in twinkling lights and traditional red and green garlands, soaking up the festive atmosphere and visiting the best loved Christmas spots in the city. Indulge in festive treats and traditional Christmas favourites like pandoro, see the famous nativity scenes, browse the Santa Lucia Christmas Market for hand-made gifts and decorations and stroll through the Mercato di Mezzo buy gourmet foodie gifts and sample some of the traditional Christmas delicacies! With a Local Host, you can eat, drink and be merry Bolognese style!

Join Ilaria and indulge in Bologna's best gelato!

• Discover hidden gelaterias
• Try the best flavors at each stop
• 2 hour walking tour of Bologna
• Learn about gelato ingredients and techniques
• Discover the history of Bologna, its food and traditions

About your host, Ilaria: "Ilaria is a real foodie and knows everything about her city and its food. Her passion led her to guide food tours in Bologna and to create her own cooking school where she teaches bolognese specialties."

If you want to take enough time and enjoy a pleasurable wine experience, this is for you.
During this 2-hours tour our local wine expert will walk you in the town centre, telling the facts of the Colli Bolognesi area.
The experience will move from an enoteca to an osteria, where you'll have the chance to taste 4 wines from the Colli Bolognesi area. All the wines will be explained and all of your curiosity satisfied.

Live an authentic culinary experience in Bologna. Learn about authentic Bolognese cuisine with a local and taste a special menu of Italian specialities.

It's a lifetime experience to get in touch with local food and local tradition..
you will be able to learn some secrets and go back home and surprise your family and friends with a real dish of home made pasta

Bologna is the italian capital of homemade pasta, I will show you some tricks I've learnt from my grandmother and some unique ways to fill the pasta

We will make fresh pasta from scratch and after best tiramisu of your life!!

I also offer during my experience a unique wine tasting with best grapes of north east of italy from organic producers :)

This tour is a real fun and eco-friendly adventure: in just a few minutes you will find yourselves not only out of the city but in a whole different reality: high grounds where everything changes, and everything is possible, where simple surroundings become amazing passages and riveting views.Once in Porta Castiglione we’ll start pedalling up-hill, across different parks like Giardini Margherita, Parco di Villa Ghigi and Parco Cavaioni. From this height, among vineyards, olive trees and woods, you will admire the beautiful view of Bologna’s hills, with the city and the Padania plain on the north side and the Reno’s valley on the western side. Here, upon request, it’s possible to organize a refreshment stop before continuing your ride towards the Shrine of San Luca

Bologna is known worldwide not only because of its great historic and artistic heritage, but also for its status as the Gastronomic Capital of Italy. You’ll be mesmerized by the architectural characteristics of the city, such as the “Porticos” or the old defensive towers, and amazed by its cultural history, highlighted through the medieval Jewish “Ghetto”, the oldest University in the western world or the incredible complex of the Church of S.Stephen. After a pleasant ride through the main landmarks of the city, you will pass along scented, crowded and narrow streets of the oldest Marketplace of the city, where  antique “Botteghe culinarie”, delicatessen and wine bars await to inspire you. the tour includes 2 stops: one Aperitif and one food tasting 

Ride with a Bolognese DOC along the entire historic center to discover the most beautiful squares, monuments and details of Bologna.
Have fun as much as you can, without stress and effort.
Depart from Piazza Maggiore and hear the history of historic buildings such as the Palazzo d'Accursio and the clock tower, the 3-meter-high bronze fountain of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio famous for its unfinished facade and Cassini's sundial , the largest in the world.
The square is the center of Bolognese life and among passers-by, shops and bars you will feel all the energy of one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. See the Garisenda and Asinelli towers, two of the hundreds of towers that dotted the skies of Bologna in the past.
The tour continues to discover the arcades (in Bologna there are about 40 km of arcades!) Where you will see ancient trattorias and craft shops.
The tour involves the use of headphones so you will listen to the guide talking without fear of being left behind.

Follow one of our friendly hosts around the walled medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy a creamy gelato. Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

When you arrive in Bologna, avoid the hassle of finding a taxi or public transport and instead book a private transfer from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport straight to your Bologna accommodation. This hassle-free airport transfer service gives you peace of mind, letting you start your Italy vacation on a positive note.