Tour guide in Bologna Cecilia A.

Bologna, Italy

Italian, English

36

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Since Apr 18, 2023

4.0

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I'm Cecilia A., your private tour guide in Bologna

Guide #49423

Hi Everyone, nice to meet you! I'm Cecilia and I live in Bologna (northern Italy) with my family, where I've been a licensed Tour Manager since 2016. I've studied accounting and worked in corporations' offices for more than 30 years, but I love traveling and meeting people of different cultures. Hence, on my fifties, I decided to change my life and do what I've always loved doing for my friends when they come to Italy to meet me: have fun together going around here! I'm very empathetic and love to establish friendly relationships with all my travelers. I always keep in mind my favorite quote from Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. " I love to offer tourists authentic experiences in my region, trying to make the most of their time here and customizing their itineraries per request! My tours are mainly focused on food and wine because Emilia Romagna is the land of gastronomy, and also, I like cooking, eating well, and choosing the best products to prepare all my dishes! I can't wait to show you around Emilia Romagna! Accountancy Degree and Import/Export & Marketing Master's Degree. Vast experience traveling around Italy, Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia, and South America. Professional Tour Manager with almost a decade of experience. - I'm not an art guide so in case you want to go deeply into the art of this area, it'd be best to go with another professional. - Private cars and professional car drivers are available depending on the number of people and the service required.

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5.0
  • Brian P.United States
    August 2026

    We took a day trip to San Marino and had a guided tour of the city with a Tours By Locals couple that we met up with in Bologna after taking an early morning train there from Florence. Cecilia and Eddie were very nice and we struck up a friendship with them over the course of the journey, Cecilia was our guide and fluent in several languages. They had been to Flagstaff...

    Replied from the guide, Cecilia A.

    August 2026

    Dear Brian, thanks so much for the review! It has been a pleasure spending the day with you in Rimini and San Marino. Helping you with your train tickets and the rest is part of my job: make the most of your time here! No time waste. I will let you know when I come to US in 2027! See you there. Cecilia

  • Thomas John H.United States
    May 2026

    Outstanding guide and super tour! Cecilia has massive knowledge of Parma, its history, architecture, artwork, and food. Cecelia speaks great English and clearly answered our questions. She took us to untouristed restaurants where we enjoyed super authentic Parma regional food. She explained how each plate fit into Parma’s regional traditions. We learned so much about...

    Replied from the guide, Cecilia A.

    May 2026

    Dear John and Debora, you are really too kind! It has been a great pleasure showing you around. I loved your "English humour"and your kindness. I would like to have thousand of guests like you. I hope to see you again ❤️

  • Gregory N.United States
    April 2026

    This was an excellent day! I wasn't quite sure what to expect on my day tour to San Marino and Rimini, but it was certainly better than I hoped for. We had a lovely time in San Marino walking through the streets and learning about what happened there, and then Cicilia was very accommodating for doing some shopping with my wife. Then going to Rimini was SUPER interesting,...

    Replied from the guide, Cecilia A.

    April 2026

    Dear Gregory, thanks so much for the wonderful review. I'm sure your wife found something to buy at the end 😃 I hope to meet you again when you come back to Italy 👍

  • Chris C.United States
    November 2025

    Cecilia was an absolute delight! So knowledgeable and my family felt like we had known her for years. The places we visited were the best! She was also kind enough to show us her favorite gelato spots too. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that wants to see the best of the best.

    Replied from the guide, Cecilia A.

    November 2025

    Dear Chris, I'm so happy I met you and your beautiful family. It is a great pleasure showing people like you around. So happy your boy and girl are in love with good food and they can recognise the food one! I wanted to show you more but it was impossible in only one day. I do hope you are coming back!! Keep in touch Cecilia

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