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title: Bologna Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Bologna
country: Italy
tours: 16
price_from_eur: 45
reviews_total: 1744
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/
---

# Bologna Private Tour

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026)

We compared all 16 listings in Bologna's Private Tours collection across food, walks, classes and day trips; every listed price is per person.

- **First private tour?:** [Private Food & Market Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-bologna-food-market-tour-with-6-tastings-wine/?format=md). Book the Food & Market Tour first: six tastings and wine at €188 per person, minimum two, no vegan or gluten free option; 4.97 from 115 reviews. English only. Trade-off: Minimum two; no gluten free or vegan version. — now €188 per person, 4.97 (115)
- **Prefer sightseeing?:** [Private Highlights with a Local](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-highlights-hidden-gems-tour-with-a-local/?format=md). Choose the shortest Bologna Walking Tour for a tailored route at €66 per person, minimum two, tickets extra; rated 4.92 from 439 reviews. Central pickup on foot. Trade-off: Minimum two; food and attraction tickets cost extra. — now €66 per person, 4.92 (439)
- **Want to cook?:** [Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/cesarine-private-pasta-class-meal-at-local-s-home-in-bologna/?format=md). Book Pasta Making Class to cook and eat three pastas with wine in a local home at €99 per person, rated 4.88 from 159 reviews; tiramisu option is shared. Your own workstation. Trade-off: Per person; tiramisu option is shared. — now €99 per person, 4.88 (159)

Also compared:

- [Private Food Tour: Six or Ten Tastings](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-food-tour-with-6-or-10-tastings/?format=md): Vegetarian swaps by request. Trade-off: From price: Six Tastings; minimum two; no hotel pickup. — now €113 per person, 4.58 (350)
- [Felsina Culinaria Private Cooking Course](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/felsina-culinaria-personalised-private-cooking-course/?format=md): Choosing your own dishes. Trade-off: Minimum two; wine pairing extra; transport excluded. — now €280 per person, 5.0 (50)
- [Parmigiano, Prosciutto, Balsamico with Driver](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-tour-parmigiano-prosciutto-balsamico-with-driver-bologna/?format=md): Producer visits with a driver. Trade-off: From price: Bologna option; minimum two; no meal. — now €390 per person, 4.92 (60)
- [Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-emilia-romagna-food-tour-full-day/?format=md): Food Valley with your own car. Trade-off: From price: By Own Car, starting in Parma; minimum two. — now €275 per person, 4.9 (133)
- [Cars&Food: Ferrari and Lamborghini](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/cars-food-lambo-ferrari-parmigiano-balsamic-privatetransport/?format=md): Car museums, food and lunch. Trade-off: Minimum two; private guide costs extra. — now €380 per person, 4.69 (95)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 16 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-highlights-hidden-gems-tour-with-a-local/?format=md) | Walking & Bike Tours | €66 per person | 4.92 (439) | 2h–5h | daily 08:00–19:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/it |
| 2 | [Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-bologna-food-market-tour-with-6-tastings-wine/?format=md) | Food Tours | €188 per person | 4.97 (115) | 3h 30m | daily 09:45–15:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en |
| 3 | [Felsina Culinaria - Personalised Private Cooking Course](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/felsina-culinaria-personalised-private-cooking-course/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €280 per person | 5.0 (50) | 3h | daily 11:00–18:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en/fr/it |
| 4 | [Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-emilia-romagna-food-tour-full-day/?format=md) | Food Tours, Day Trips from Bologna, Parma, Modena & Food Valley | €275 per person | 4.9 (133) | 7h | daily 07:00–08:30 | private · up to 7 · free cancel · pickup · en/it |
| 5 | [Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-bologna-private-tour/?format=md) | Walking & Bike Tours | €167 per person | 4.92 (77) | 3h | daily 10:00–20:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 6 | [Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/best-of-bologna-in-one-day-food-architecture-art-and-history/?format=md) | Food Tours, Walking & Bike Tours | €145 per person | 4.95 (41) | 7h | daily 09:00–10:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 7 | [Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-tour-parmigiano-prosciutto-balsamico-with-driver-bologna/?format=md) | Day Trips from Bologna, Parma, Modena & Food Valley | €390 per person | 4.92 (60) | 4h–5h | daily 08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 8 | [Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/cesarine-private-pasta-class-meal-at-local-s-home-in-bologna/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €99 per person | 4.88 (159) | 3h | daily 10:00–19:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 9 | [Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-food-tour-with-a-local-foodie-bologna-s-tastiest-treats/?format=md) | Food Tours | €186 per person | 4.94 (36) | 3h | daily exc Sun 11:00–18:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 10 | [Bologna : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-guide-private-tour/?format=md) | Walking & Bike Tours | €45 per person | 4.94 (35) | 2h–8h | daily 08:00–18:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/it |
| 11 | [Private or semi-private tour of the historic center of Bologna](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-or-semi-private-tour-of-the-historic-center-of-bologna/?format=md) | Walking & Bike Tours | €110 per person | 4.94 (35) | 2h | daily exc Sun 11:00–16:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 12 | [Bologna Private Intro Tour with a Local – Custom & Flexible](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-intro-tour-with-a-local-custom-flexible/?format=md) |  | €66 per person | 4.85 (34) | 2h–4h | daily 08:00–17:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/it |
| 13 | [Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-day-tour-lunch-parmesan-wine-and-vinegar-tasting/?format=md) | Food Tours | €248 per person | 4.59 (34) | 7h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/it |
| 14 | [Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/cars-food-lambo-ferrari-parmigiano-balsamic-privatetransport/?format=md) | Day Trips from Bologna, Ferrari, Lamborghini & Motor Valley | €380 per person | 4.69 (95) | 8h–9h | daily | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 15 | [Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/classic-private-walking-tour-bologna/?format=md) | Walking & Bike Tours | €130 per person | 4.55 (51) | 2h 30m | daily 10:00–17:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 16 | [Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-food-tour-with-6-or-10-tastings/?format=md) | Food Tours | €113 per person | 4.58 (350) | 2h–3h | daily 11:00–19:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/it |

## Why each made the list

- **Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local** — A private walk shaped by a form you fill in after booking, with the host in touch beforehand and a length you choose yourself, starting at your door if you are staying centrally. Food, drinks and entry tickets are all extra, and no vehicle is involved. 4.92 from 439 reviews at €66 per person.
- **Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine** — The private version of the market and salumeria crawl: six tastings taking in raviola with mostarda, mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano with aged balsamic of Modena, local wines and a digestif. No gluten free or vegan version, no transport, and toddlers go free only if you declare them. 4.97 at €188 per person.
- **Felsina Culinaria - Personalised Private Cooking Course** — A private course at a hillside villa where you choose the dishes yourself, cook them from scratch, plate and photograph them and then eat, with leftovers to take away. Wine pairing, dessert and pool access are each charged separately, and transport is not included. 5 at €280 per person for 3h.
- **Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day** — A private day through the food valley with tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma and traditional balsamic of Modena, plus lunch with wine, and you choose between a car with driver or following in your own. The guide stays until lunch, a minimum party of two applies, and the self drive option starts in Parma. 4.9 at €275 per person.
- **Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour** — A private overview walk with a local host covering Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero and the two towers, with storytelling and one local treat included along the way. Beyond that treat nothing is fed to you, there is no hotel pickup, and it wants a moderate level of fitness. 4.92 at €167 per person for 3h.
- **Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history** — A private day that pays the entries as well as the guiding: the Archiginnasio and its anatomical theatre, the National Art Gallery, the Bolognini Chapel in San Petronio, plus a tasting of cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic of Modena in the market. A long day on foot, priced per person. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €145 per person for 7h.
- **Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna** — A private run to three family producers with a driver and a licensed guide, watching Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and traditional balsamic of Modena actually being made and tasting each with bread and wine. It is tastings rather than a meal, and one option leaves from Ravenna instead. 4.92 at €390 per person.
- **Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna** — Three regional pasta recipes handed down through generations, made at your own equipped workstation in a local household, then eaten at the family table with local wine and espresso. Only your own party takes part, and the address is a private home rather than a school. 4.88 from 159 reviews at €99 per person for 3h.
- **Bologna Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Bologna's Tastiest Treats** — A private food walk matched to your tastes, from the Mercato di Mezzo, the oldest market in the city, through delis and specialist shops to an aperitivo at the Mercato delle Erbe. Six to eight tastings and two drinks are covered; anything beyond that, and any attraction tickets, you pay for. 4.94 from 36 reviews at €186 per person for 3h.
- **Bologna : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)** — A private walk whose length you set, from a couple of hours to a full day, with the guide in touch beforehand to build the route and a pickup on foot at your accommodation if it is central. It sticks to the outside of the monuments; going in has to be arranged ahead, and tickets and transport are extra. 4.94 from 35 reviews at €45 per person.
- **Private or semi-private tour of the historic center of Bologna** — A licensed Bolognese guide on the red brick streets of the centre, the symbolic squares and the legends behind them, taken privately or shared with a small group at a gentle pace. The guiding and insurance are all that is covered: snacks are not, and audio guides are an optional extra. 4.94 from 35 reviews at €110 per person for 2h.
- **Bologna Private Intro Tour with a Local – Custom & Flexible** — An orientation walk shaped by a questionnaire you fill in after booking, pointed at the streets, the university city and the places locals use daily rather than a monument checklist, with your own choice of length and start time. It is on foot with no vehicle, and food, drinks and any tickets are yours. 4.85 from 34 reviews at €66 per person.
- **Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting** — Three producers in one private day: a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a maker of traditional balsamic of Modena and a wine cellar, each with a guided tasting, then a two course lunch at the vinegar works. Hotel pickup in Bologna or Modena is covered, and the order of the stops can shift. 4.59 from 34 reviews at €248 per person for 7h.
- **Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport** — Pairs the Lamborghini museum at the works and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, both with skip the line entry, with a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a balsamic acetaia and a countryside lunch, all by private car. A guide costs extra on request, and driving one of the cars is not part of it. 4.69 at €380 per person.
- **Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna** — A private walk of the centre with a certified guide taking in the arcades that carry the Unesco listing and the Basilica of San Petronio, with a city map and tasting vouchers handed over at the start. The vouchers are yours to spend later rather than a guided tasting, and San Petronio asks for covered shoulders and knees. 4.55 at €130 per person.
- **Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings** — You pick either six or ten tastings, among them tortellini fritti and Formaggio Bianco, and the guide is yours alone for the walk. Monuments are seen from the outside only, there is no hotel pickup, and vegetarian swaps need a message to the host first. 4.58 from 350 reviews at €113 per person.

## Other collections in Bologna

- [Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/food-tours-bologna/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/cooking-classes-bologna/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [Walking & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/walking-tours-bologna/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Day Trips from Bologna](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/day-trips-from-bologna/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Parma, Modena & Food Valley](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/parma-modena-food-valley/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Ferrari, Lamborghini & Motor Valley](https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/motor-valley-tours/?format=md) — 5 tours

## FAQ

**Private walk, private food tour or private cooking class in Bologna: which one fits?**

A private walk is for your first afternoon and a route of your own, as on Bologna Private Custom Walking Tour. Take a private food tour if eating is the plan, or a private class to make the pasta yourself. The page has 16 listings; 15 are marked private. Private Custom Walking Tour (4.94 from 35 reviews; €45 per person) offers a tailored route. Felsina Culinaria Private Cooking Course (5 from 50 reviews; €280 per person) has a custom menu; wine pairing costs extra and transport is not included. Compare walking tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/walking-tours-bologna/ · Compare food tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/food-tours-bologna/ · Compare cooking classes: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/cooking-classes-bologna/

**How much is a private tour in Bologna, per person or per group?**

Budget per person in this collection: median €156, middle half €107 to €255. Rates can change with party size, so the card price is not a fixed group quote. Vehicle prices appear on none of 16 listings. Per person pricing does not mean a constant rate for every party size. Private Food Tour with Six or Ten Tastings (4.58 from 350 reviews; €113 per person) starts with the Six Tastings option and requires two guests at that rate. Its party price table changes the per person amount with group size. Use the rate for your chosen option and party, not a multiple of the headline price. Filter tours by price: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?price_max=150 · All Bologna filters explained: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/filters/

**How long do private tours in Bologna last, and is there a full day option?**

Plan around 3 hours for the shortest listed options; longer versions exist. Choose Best of Bologna in One Day for a full day of food, architecture and art. 10 of 16 listings have a minimum listed duration of up to three hours, not a maximum for every option. Best of Bologna in One Day (4.95 from 41 reviews; €145 per person) is a full day on foot. Classic Private Walking Tour (4.55 from 51 reviews; €130 per person) is a city walk. After filtering, select the booking option with the intended duration. Find tours up to three hours: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?duration_max=3 · Compare day trips from Bologna: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/day-trips-from-bologna/

**Do private tours in Bologna include hotel pickup and attraction tickets?**

Choose Cars and Food for private transport with museum tickets and lunch. Hotel pickup is flagged on 8 of 16 listings; on a walk it can mean the guide meets you on foot. Cars and Food with Private Transport (4.69 from 95 reviews; €380 per person) includes transport, Ferrari and Lamborghini museum tickets and lunch; a private guide costs extra. Pickup flags can cover optional transport, while a walking guide may meet at accommodation without a vehicle. Filter first, then confirm the pickup terms for the selected option. Filter hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?pickup=hotel · Filter tickets included: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?tickets=included

**Which private tours in Bologna suit families, and how accessible are they?**

Choose Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamico with Driver if you want producer visits with transport. 14 of 16 listings carry the kids flag; it does not establish wheelchair access. Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamico with Driver (4.92 from 60 reviews; €390 per person) is priced for the Bologna option, with two guests required and tastings rather than a meal. The kids filter checks strollers and infants. Wheelchair access is operator marked on 10 of 16 collection listings and 9 of 15 listings marked private. Filter first, then confirm access, child ages and seating with the operator. Filter strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?kids=true · Filter wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?wheelchair=true

**Can I book a private vegetarian food tour in Bologna?**

For a private vegetarian food walk, choose Private Food Tour with Six or Ten Tastings: vegetarian alternatives are offered by request. Tell the host your dietary requirements when booking. Private Food Tour with Six or Ten Tastings (4.58 from 350 reviews; €113 per person) offers vegetarian alternatives by request. Its starting price is for Six Tastings, with two guests required; hotel pickup is not included. Choosing a private format or a custom menu does not establish gluten free or vegan provision. Find private food tour options: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/private-tours-bologna/?tour_type=private · Compare food tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/food-tours-bologna/


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