Tour guide in Bologna Silvia D.
Bologna, Italy
Italian, English, French
30
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 9, 2022
6.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm Silvia D., your private tour guide in Bologna
Guide #50517
My name is Silvia and I became a tour guide in 1989. I've always had a great passion for art, history and culture in general so I decided to turn this passion into my main activity and surely Italy is the right place for this ! During my tours, I always try my best to trigger the beauty of amazing places/monuments, history, traditions and local habits; I love to go along with people to taste local food and to visit the production sites, where they can really understand the uniqueness of our products. I live in a little village in the surrondings of Bologna near the Apennines, so at the beginning of this year I also got an additional license as hiking/trekking guide in order to offer visits of natural landscapes such as rivers, waterfalls and gorgeous hills/mountains. In this area it's also possible to have a view of the well-known paths "Via degli Dei" (The Gods path, going from Bologna to Firenze and viceversa) and "Via della lana e della seta" (The wool and silk route, going from Bologna to Prato and viceversa). I can also combine nature and history/art according to people expectations and shift from historical centers to beautiful churches/castles surronded by the countryside. Another aspect of my special job that I love so much is chatting with people of many different countries, exchanging opinions and experiences, thus helping me to keep alive the languages I know. I am also available for tailor-made tours and I am looking forward to guiding you somewhere ! Tour guide license issued by Bologna province, Emilia Romagna region in 1989 in Italian, English and French languages Hiking/trekking guide license issued by Emilia Romagna region in 2022 in Italian, English and French languages. I'm not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
Delivers tours starting at
- Bologna
- Modena
- Ferrara
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Traveller reviews
- Roberto S.United States6 days ago
Silvia was a very knowledgeable tour guide, with local roots in the area. She was very engaging and welcoming. We had a lovely time learning about Bologna’s history and its important sites in a private setting with Silvia. Thank you Silvia.

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October 2026Thank you Roberto for your really kind review, it was a pleasure to meet you in Bologna!! Muchisimas gracias !!!
- Ingrid O.United States1 week ago
Sylvia was Tremendous!!! Personable, Huge Knowledge, and Flexible. Loved her tour of Central Bologna.

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October 2026Thank you Ingrid for yr kind review, I'm happy you appreciated my Bologna walking tour!!!
- Thomas John H.United StatesMay 2026
Silvia is very enthusiastic. She has a good sense of humor and strong opinions!

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May 2026Dear John, thank you so much for yr review, it was a pleasure to meet you and Deborah!! Enjoy yr stay in Modena!!!
- Jill M.United StatesNovember 2025
We very much enjoyed our tour with Silvia, and learned a lot of interesting history about Modena. We particularly liked the facts about the canals and the church, which were tidbits not readily available through an internet search. Silvia warmly accepted our two little dogs to join us on the tour, even if the mean guard at the church wouldn’t allow us to hold them in...

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November 2025Dear Jill, I'm really happy you appreciated the tour and my knowledge about Modena, what a pity for the mean guardian in the church! Your 2 little dogs are so cute and quiet, I love dogs and animals in general ! I really hope you could join me for another tour in the future, maybe in Bologna or Ferrara! My best regards to all of you Silvia





