Which walk first? in our Walking & Bike Tours comparison. Start with Shared Tour in English for the centre and porticoes: 1h 45m at €35 per person, 4.61 from 84 reviews; no tastings or tickets.
Trade-off: English only; no tastings or entry tickets.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A short guided loop of the medieval centre and the porticoes with a professional guide, sold either as a shared walk or as a private one for your own party. Guiding is all you get, with no tastings or tickets, and it runs in English only. 4.61 at €35 per person for 1h 45m.
What if I told you that you could walk through Bologna and miss the best parts without even realizing it? Many travelers leave with the feeling that they’ve seen it all, but in reality, they’ve only scratched the surface.
Behind its medieval streets and endless porticoes lie hidden corners that don’t appear on maps, stories you won’t read online, and flavors only locals know. The fear of missing out on the must-see places or those hidden spots that make Bologna unique is real. So is the risk of falling into tourist traps that promise a lot and deliver little.
With our Bologna Walking Tour, you won’t have to worry about choosing the wrong places or wasting time figuring out what’s really worth visiting. Our guide adapts to your interests, taking you to the most iconic sites while revealing hidden secrets based on what fascinates you most. You’ll also get personalized recommendations on where to eat and what to avoid, ensuring an authentic experience far from tourist traps.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 09:45, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:45, 17:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.
Meet your guide in front of the statue of Minghetti in Piazza Minghetti.
Open in Google MapsMeet your guide in front of the statue of Minghetti in Piazza Minghetti.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #12 of 13 | €35 | 1h 45m | 4.61 (84) | shared |
| Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local | €66 | 2h | 4.92 (439) | private |
| Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings | €145 | 3h | 4.92 (111) | shared |
| Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour | €167 | 3h | 4.92 (77) | private |
Ranked #12 of 13 in Walking & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €167, median €110; typical length 2h. 6 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Walking & Bike Tours