Bologna Private Walking Tour with Local Host: Piazza Maggiore, Mercato delle Erbe & Le Due Torri
by City Unscripted
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£112Overview
This private walking tour offers a personalized look at Bologna, guided by a local who adapts the route to your interests. The tour lasts between two and five hours, depending on your preference. You start by communicating with your host through a questionnaire sent within 24 hours of booking to help tailor the itinerary. The walk includes visits to significant spots such as Piazza Maggiore, the medieval heart of the city with its lively atmosphere and historic buildings. You will also explore Mercato delle Erbe, a busy market featuring fresh food and local specialties. Another highlight is the famous leaning towers, Le Due Torri, where you can climb Torre degli Asinelli for wide views over Bologna. Along the way, the guide shares insights and stories about the city, including the Fontana del Nettuno, a Renaissance fountain with historical meaning. The tour is entirely on foot but may include public transport or taxis between locations if needed, at additional cost. Food, drinks, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bologna
Experience Bologna through the perspective of a local host who shares stories and lesser-known places. The itinerary is created based on your interests, which you provide through a short questionnaire after booking. The tour can include famous landmarks, local flavors, and hidden spots.
Piazza Maggiore
Visit Bologna’s main square, known for its medieval buildings and vibrant street life. This central hub is surrounded by notable architecture and often filled with locals and visitors.
Mercato delle Erbe
Walk through this busy indoor market offering fresh produce, local specialties, and street food typical of Bologna. It provides a view into everyday city life and its culinary scene.
Le Due Torri Shopping Center
See the leaning towers that define Bologna’s skyline. Climbing Torre degli Asinelli is an option, giving panoramic views across the city and surrounding areas.
Fontana del Nettuno
Stop at the Renaissance fountain, a historical monument known for its artistic details and symbolic significance. The area around the fountain is lively and central to the city’s public spaces.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bologna Private Walking Tour with Local Host: Piazza Maggiore, Mercato delle Erbe & Le Due Torri
by City Unscripted
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£112Overview
This private walking tour offers a personalized look at Bologna, guided by a local who adapts the route to your interests. The tour lasts between two and five hours, depending on your preference. You start by communicating with your host through a questionnaire sent within 24 hours of booking to help tailor the itinerary. The walk includes visits to significant spots such as Piazza Maggiore, the medieval heart of the city with its lively atmosphere and historic buildings. You will also explore Mercato delle Erbe, a busy market featuring fresh food and local specialties. Another highlight is the famous leaning towers, Le Due Torri, where you can climb Torre degli Asinelli for wide views over Bologna. Along the way, the guide shares insights and stories about the city, including the Fontana del Nettuno, a Renaissance fountain with historical meaning. The tour is entirely on foot but may include public transport or taxis between locations if needed, at additional cost. Food, drinks, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bologna
Experience Bologna through the perspective of a local host who shares stories and lesser-known places. The itinerary is created based on your interests, which you provide through a short questionnaire after booking. The tour can include famous landmarks, local flavors, and hidden spots.
Piazza Maggiore
Visit Bologna’s main square, known for its medieval buildings and vibrant street life. This central hub is surrounded by notable architecture and often filled with locals and visitors.
Mercato delle Erbe
Walk through this busy indoor market offering fresh produce, local specialties, and street food typical of Bologna. It provides a view into everyday city life and its culinary scene.
Le Due Torri Shopping Center
See the leaning towers that define Bologna’s skyline. Climbing Torre degli Asinelli is an option, giving panoramic views across the city and surrounding areas.
Fontana del Nettuno
Stop at the Renaissance fountain, a historical monument known for its artistic details and symbolic significance. The area around the fountain is lively and central to the city’s public spaces.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.