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title: Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Bologna
country: Italy
price: 167
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 77
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 3 of 13 (Walking & Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-29
data_updated: 2026-09-29
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-bologna-private-tour/
---

# Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

## Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Bologna from a unique perspective! Get to know Bologna on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! 

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Bologna at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Piazza Maggiore, Quadrilatero, Due Torri and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of Giannino Stoppani Bookshop
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 21 start times: between 10:00 and 20:00

## Key facts

- Price: from €167 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 77 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Withlocals
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## What's included

- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- Private guide
- Private Tour

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Piazza Maggiore** (30m) - One of the city's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lively cafes & street musicians.
2. **Quadrilatero** (30m) - The city’s oldest food market where modern and old meets and where you can find high-quality traditional Bolognese cuisines.
3. **Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell** (30m) - Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.
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## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 21 start times between 10:00 and 20:00
- 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

In front of Giannino Stoppani Bookshop
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ6_ymF77Uf0cResaoeNGD0zk

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €334 | €167 |
| 4 | €352 | €88 |
| 6 | €372 | €62 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking & Bike Tours start at €28 per person.

## Compared with other Walking & Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 13** | €167 | 3h | 4.92 (77) | private |
| [Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-highlights-hidden-gems-tour-with-a-local/?format=md) | €66 | 2h | 4.92 (439) | private |
| [Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-historical-art-walking-tour-with-hidden-gems-and-tastings/?format=md) | €145 | 3h | 4.92 (111) | shared |
| [Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history](/italy/bologna/tours/best-of-bologna-in-one-day-food-architecture-art-and-history/?format=md) | €145 | 7h | 4.95 (41) | private |

Ranked #3 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.

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