--- title: Bologna By Night Sipping Through the City lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 14 of 21 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-by-night-sipping-through-the-city/ --- # Bologna By Night Sipping Through the City **Guidekin's take:** An evening drinks walk through the piazzas and the bars locals use, tasting the traditional amari of the city or local wine while the guide tips you off on what to see by day. Drinks are in the price, food is not, and some venues have step only access so wheelchairs will not get in. 4.82 from 39 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview Want to see Bologna through the eyes of a local? Bologna By Night is the perfect evening experience for adventurous spirits and curious travelers. Immerse yourself in the city’s dynamic nightlife as we visit bustling piazzas, popular hangouts, and hidden spots loved by locals. What you’ll enjoy: A chance to savor Bologna’s traditional amari or local wines—discover the flavors of the city! Expert advice on daytime must-sees, upcoming events, and tips to explore Bologna like a pro. A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for travelers looking to connect with the city’s true essence. Join us for a night full of discovery, new connections, and the charm of Bologna after dark. Because here, the night is when the city truly comes alive. - Food not included – optional and at your own expense. - ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will wait for you in Piazza di… - Starts 18:00, 19:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food not included – optional and at your… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €9: ages 6 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.82/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Hili Travel s.r.l. ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Top Rated Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Food not included – optional and at your own expense ## Itinerary 1. **Meeting point - Located beneath Bologna's iconic Two Towers, this square is a...** (15m) - Meeting point - Located beneath Bologna's iconic Two Towers, this square is a historic meeting point where students, locals, and visitors gather to kick off their evenings. A true symbol of Bologna’s vibrant social life. 2. **Via Zamboni** (25m) - The heart of Bologna’s university district, this lively street buzzes with bars, cafés, and music venues. 3. **Piazza Verdi** (30m) - A hub of cultural and student life, this square transforms at night into a lively open-air gathering spot, reflecting Bologna’s youthful and bohemian spirit. 4. **Piazza Santo Stefano** (20m) - End point - One of Bologna's most picturesque squares, Piazza Santo Stefano offers a serene yet enchanting atmosphere, perfect for an evening stroll or a quiet drink under the stars. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:00, 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The guide will wait for you in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana in front of Feltrinelli bookstore Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EipQLnphIGRpIFBvcnRhIFJhdmVnbmFuYSwgQm9sb2duYSBCTywgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgmTWyKMvtR_RxGNSMbKQbZt6RIUChIJC8RR6ZjUf0cRQZSkWwF84aI ## Good to know - 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 - The tour is not wheelchair accessible as some of the venues have step-only access. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 21** | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.82 (39) | shared | | [Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience](/italy/bologna/tours/small-group-bologna-food-tour-local-food-market-experience/?format=md) | €110 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (922) | shared | | [Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-market-tour-with-local-dishes-pasta-wines-more/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 4.95 (1734) | shared | | [Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine](/italy/bologna/tours/private-bologna-food-market-tour-with-6-tastings-wine/?format=md) | €188 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (115) | private | Ranked #14 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €275, median €84; typical length 3h. 7 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/food-tours-bologna/?format=md ## More in Bologna - All Bologna tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-by-night-sipping-through-the-city/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/?date=2026-10-15&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.