Bologna Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 1 hour 45 minutes walking tour
- Professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Piazza Minghetti
2, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza Minghetti
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quadrilatero
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via Pescherie Vecchie
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fontana del Nettuno
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Maggiore
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 1 hour 45 minutes walking tour.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bologna Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bologna Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1 hour 45 minutes walking tour
- Professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
