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Bologna Private City Kickstart Tour

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Bologna, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Bologna on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Bologna to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Piazza Santo Stefano and Ghetto Ebraico, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Bologna 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.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Via Santo Stefano
15, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy

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Piazza Santo Stefano

Piazza Santo Stefano is a pedestrian zone and one of the most characteristic sights of Bologna.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ghetto ebraico

The Jewish Ghetto is a small picturesque neighborhood between Via Zamboni, Via Oberdan and Via Marsala, and consists of a “hidden” maze of small narrow streets.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa Isolani (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Conservatorio di musica Giovan Battista Martini (pass by)

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Piazza Verdi (pass by)

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Finestrella (pass by)

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Via Zamboni (pass by)

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Quadrilatero (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna Private City Kickstart Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-24380P1053

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What's Included

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  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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