--- title: Private or semi-private tour of the historic center of Bologna lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 7 of 13 (Walking & Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-or-semi-private-tour-of-the-historic-center-of-bologna/ --- # Private or semi-private tour of the historic center of Bologna **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview Visit the red streets of the historic center of Bologna, visiting the symbolic places of the city and discovering their secrets Art, history and gastronomy, but also secrets, legends and suggestions of contemporary life: discover everything that has made Bologna one of the most popular destinations for tourists in recent years with a certified guide, as well as a true Bolognese DOC, on a tour private dedicated to you ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Giannino Stoppani children's… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 11:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €30: ages 0 to 5 ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Isadora Liquori - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Guided tour with licensed guide - RC insurance ## Not included - Gratuities - Snacks - Audio guides (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Maggiore** (1h) - Together we will explore the heart of Bologna, Piazza Maggiore or Piazza Grande, as Lucio Dalla calls it, but for the Bolognese simply the Piazza, discovering some of the most popular "Pulcinella secrets" of the city. 2. **Fontana del Nettuno** (pass by, no stop) - In marble and bronze, the Fountain of Neptune is the second symbol of Bologna and known by the Bolognese as Il Gigante. Built by the Flemish Giambologna on a project by Tommaso Laureti between 1563 and 1566 and commissioned by Pope Pius IV, it is a symbol of papal power: as... 3. **Palazzo Re Enzo** (pass by, no stop) - is a historic building located in Piazza Maggiore, built in 1244-46 as an extension of the municipal buildings. It was so called because, during the thirteenth century it became the "residence" of King Enzo of Sardinia, a prisoner of the battle of Fossalta. The war machines... 4. **Biblioteca Salaborsa** (pass by, no stop) - Inaugurated in December 2001, it is today the most important cultural center of the city. Inside Palazzo d'Accursio, the "almost castle", the ancient historical seat of the Municipality that overlooks Piazza Maggiore, which has always been the center and heart of Bologna, you... 5. **Palazzo D’Accursio or Palazzo Comunale is one of the most important buildings...** (pass by, no stop) - Palazzo D’Accursio or Palazzo Comunale is one of the most important buildings in Bologna, the seat of the Municipality of the city since 1336. Consisting of a set of buildings that over the centuries have gradually been joined to an older nucleus acquired by the Municipality... 6. **Basilica Di San Petronio** (30m) - We will visit the main place of worship in Bologna, surprisingly not the cathedral and we will discover the reason for its not really canonical appearance. Inside we will see the Bolognini Chapel, the longest sundial in the world and the four crosses For groups of more than 2... 7. **Archiginnasio Di Bologna** (pass by, no stop) - Seat of the University of Bologna for three centuries, the Archiginnasio building remains a place full of charm. The ancient customs of students and professors, the heraldic coats of arms, the illuminated manuscripts and ancient books, the stands and the wooden statues of the... 8. **The ancient central market of Bologna, from the Middle Ages the main trading ...** (15m) - The ancient central market of Bologna, from the Middle Ages the main trading center of the city, now a picturesque maze of historic shops, places to enjoy a good glass of wine and street food 9. **Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell** (pass by, no stop) - Bologna, the small medieval New York whose horizon was marked by more than 100 towers. Why so many? Where did they go? Let's discover some curiosities about the symbolic monument of Bologna from the city gate ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - 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 children's bookstore Via Rizzoli 1/f Bologna Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJOR129JXUf0cR1pNzQ_3ZBlg ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheelchair accessible - Light walking involved ## Compared with other Walking & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 13** | €110 | 2h | 4.94 (35) | shared | | [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 | | [Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour](/italy/bologna/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-bologna-private-tour/?format=md) | €167 | 3h | 4.92 (77) | private | Ranked #7 of 13 in Walking & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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