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Private tours are compared from the current Bologna inventory and ordered by verified review count, not advertising claims. Check the exact meeting point, duration and live availability on each card: some food and city tours start in the historic centre, while Motor Valley and food-production visits may begin in Modena, Maranello or Parma.

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Bologna: Guided Small-Group Tour

⏱ 1.5 - 2 hours · 4.8 (327)

Take advantage of an exclusive itinerary for a unique experience in Bologna. In 2 hours, with a small group, you will discover the symbols of the city away from the crowds, acco…

from €22 per person

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Bologna: Guided Walking Tour

⏱ 2 - 4 hours · 4.7 (78)

Admire the beauty of the main squares, arcades, towers, and churches on a private or non-private walking tour. Venture into the Quadrilatero and see how traditional homemade pas…

from €75 per person

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From Bologna: Lamborghini & Ferrari Museums Private Day Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.3 (56)

Learn more about two of Italy’s most iconic automobile makers with a private day tour of the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Enjoy a tasty lunch, with hotel pickup and drop-off…

from €365 per person

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Bologna by Golf Cart: 3-Hour Private Tour among Icons and Secrets

⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (33)

Bologna as you've never experienced it: a completely private 3-hour tour with a local host who will tell you all about the city. Just you and us. Perfect for families, coupl…

from €162 per person

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Private Bologna City & Europe Oldest University Guided Tour

⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.8 (29)

Join a unique private led tour of Bologna and learn all there is to know about the oldest University in Europe.

from €130 per person

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Cathedral of San Petronio and Archiginnasio Private Tour

⏱ 2 hours · 4.4 (14)

Take a 2-hours tour of the beautiful Cathedral of San Petronio in Bologna and the historical library of the archiginnasio with the famous Sala Anatomica

from €110 per person

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From Bologna: Private San Marino Day Tour with Lunch

⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (11)

Discover the beautiful city-state of San Marino on a private day tour from Bologna. Learn about the history of one of the smallest sovereign states in the world, and enjoy a loc…

from €610 per person

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Private Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto and Balsamico tour

⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (7)

Discover and taste Emilia's worlwide known typical products like the Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Modena and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP!

from €360 per person

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Bologna: Italian Red Wine and Food Tasting

⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.6 (7)

Enjoy an exclusive tasting of the best Italian red wines in one of the best places in Bologna. Find out how to make a real Italian toast and have a quiet chat with the locals dr…

from €110 per person

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Maranello: Ferrari Museum with Pit Stop Experience and Souvenir Photo

⏱ 2 hours · 2.5 (2)

Discover the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and experience the adrenaline of the Pit Stop: change a tire on a real F1 car, challenge the stopwatch and take home an exclusive souven…

from €185 per person

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From Bologna: Private Half-Day Tour to Charming Brisighella

⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (1)

Explore Brisighella, officially ranked as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, on a private guided walk through Donkey Alley. Taste DOP extra virgin olive oil and enjoy a mea…

from €335 per person

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Exclusive tour of an artisanal mortadella producer

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (1)

Visit a small artisanal and natural mortadella producer whose workshop is only open to you

from €200 per person

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Motor Valley Private Tour from Bologna

⏱ 8 hours · 4.0 (1)

Explore Italy’s Motor Valley on a private tour from Bologna. Visit the Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Pagani museums with an English-speaking driver/guide.

from €377 per person

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Style tour and luxury personal shopping in Bologna

⏱ 3.5 hours 0

I'm Anna, a personal shopper and image consultant in Bologna, with a degree in Fashion Studies. On a private half-day tour, I'll guide you through luxury, artisanal and…

from €315 per person

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Private Walking Tour of Bologna: Towers, Porticoes and Hidden Secrets

⏱ 2 hours 0

Discover Bologna with a private guide, exploring historic squares, the Two Towers, porticoes and the Jewish Quarter. A journey through stories, traditions and flavors to experie…

from €129 per group up to 1

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Maranello & Modena: Private Ferrari Tour with 2 Test Drives

⏱ 8 hours 0

Take two Ferrari test drives, one on the track and one on the road, during a private tour. Visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.

from €3,450 per person

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Hello Modena: Private 2-Hour City Walk with Local Guide

⏱ 2 hours 0

Discover Modena through its stories, sights, and flavors on this guided walk with local tastings. A bite-sized intro blending culture, history, and taste.

from €134 per person

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Hello Parma: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide

⏱ 2 hours 0

Discover Parma through its stories, sights, and flavors on this guided walk with local tastings. A bite-sized intro blending culture, history, and taste.

from €149 per person

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Bologna for Families: Private Tour with a Gift and Gelato

⏱ 2 hours 0

A guided adventure for kids and kids at heart in the heart of Bologna, featuring a map to color, games, fascinating stories, a sweet surprise, and a souvenir at the end. Fun and…

from €180 per person

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Good to know: Bologna is compact and walkable under its porticoes, but the products sold under its name cover a much wider region. Florence is about 37 minutes away by high-speed train; that makes it an easy independent day trip, not a Bologna attraction. The city has hills and the Apennines to the south, but no sea beach or harbour. For the Adriatic coast, allow a separate journey towards Ravenna or Rimini.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bologna best known for?

Bologna combines UNESCO-listed porticoes, a medieval university quarter and an unusually strong food culture. The most bookable experiences are walking and food tours, pasta classes and trips into the Motor Valley or Food Valley.

Are the Two Towers open?

The Asinelli Tower is currently closed for maintenance. Do not book a tour on the assumption that it includes the climb; check the current itinerary and Bologna Welcome before paying.

How far are Florence, Modena and Ravenna?

Official local information gives about 37 minutes by high-speed train to Florence. Modena is roughly 20–30 minutes by train and Ravenna around an hour by regional train, before local transfers.

Does Bologna have a beach or harbour?

No sea beach and no tourist harbour. Bologna lies inland, with hills and the Apennines to the south. The Adriatic coast is a separate trip towards Ravenna or Rimini.

Do I need a car in Bologna?

Not for the historic centre: it is compact, walkable and partly traffic-restricted. A car can help for scattered producers and hill destinations, but many major cities are easier by train.