Private tour in Bologna Margherita C
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Ciao! Welcome to my Bologna. I'm Margherita, a licensed tour guide born and raised here, and I love sharing the stories, flavours and hidden details that make this city feel alive. I have always loved travelling and discovering different cultures. Thanks to my parents, who brought my sister and me around Europe from a young age, I learned that every place has its own stories, traditions and unique atmosphere. After graduating in Foreign Languages and Cultures at the University of Bologna in 2009, I decided to follow my passion and become a licensed tour guide in 2016. What I love most about my job is seeing Bologna through my guests' eyes and sharing the little details that make this city special: the warm colours of its medieval streets, the endless porticoes, the stories hidden behind its buildings, the smell of fresh pasta coming from traditional shops, and the lively atmosphere of its markets. Every time I walk through Bologna with travellers, I discover my city from a new perspective. I still find myself falling in love with Bologna a little more every day, and sharing that feeling with people from all over the world is one of the greatest joys of being a guide. For me, a great tour is not only about visiting important landmarks. It's about understanding the soul of a place, sharing stories and helping travellers feel more connected to the city they are discovering. I love introducing visitors to Bologna's history, art and traditions, but also to the everyday side of local life: where to enjoy a good espresso, where to taste traditional food, where to wander at sunset and the places I would recommend to my own friends. I am also passionate about the region where I live : Emilia-Romagna. It's a region full of art, history, music, craftsmanship and incredible food traditions. From UNESCO heritage sites to world-famous specialties such as Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and fresh handmade pasta, this land has so many stories to share. Whether it is your first time in Bologna or you want to discover a more authentic side of the city, I would love to welcome you and share my Bologna with you. As a local qualified guide, following Italian regulations, I have access to all landmarks included in my tours. License as Tour Guide since 2016 License as Tour Leader since 2019
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If you visit Bologna for your first time, this is the tour you need! I grew up here but I'm not tired of the unique atmosphere of the city: the relax mood at sunset, the warm colour of its walls, the smells of food, the sound of people walking under the portico. We start from the city heart, Piazza Maggiore, with the surrounding buildings witnesses of Bologna history, and the famous Neptune Fountain - the ''Giant'' as we call it. After entering the incomplete S. Petronio Basilica, a real unconventional Church, we continue inside Archiginnasio Palace to discover about Bologna ancient University, dating back to 1088, surrounded by hundreds of coats of arm. Wandering under Bologna Porticoes and crossing the Food district area, we arrive to S. Stephen Church, nicknamed Seven Churches Complex. Finally, we arrive to another famous Bologna Symbol : the Two Towers. The tour can be customized according to your requests.
We had a very nice afternoon with Marguerite. She is a very nice, friendly woman, full of knowledge stories about Bologna. she showed us all the places of interest and gave profound information about history and Bologna’s life of today and last, but not least she gave us tips for nice restaurants and bars. As she is very humorous, we had a very funny afternoon and laughed much. Should we ever come to Bologna we would choose her as our guide once more.
Margherita gave us a fantastic tour to the city. We were travelling with an 8 month old baby, and she was able to adapt the tour and the schedule to our baby’s needs. She was extremely patient, knowledgeable and kind. We learnt so much about the city from Margherita and it helped us appreciate aspects of Bologna’s culture for the rest of our stay.
Margherita knows her city well and we had a great tour with her! She was engaging and kept us moving while not rushing us through all the sights. If you're looking for a great introduction to historic Bologna, Margherita is the guide for you!
Our tour with Margherita was spectacular! She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Bologna. The tour was so enjoyable and her pleasant personality made it all the more fun! I highly recommend booking a tour with her!
Margherita was extremely knowledgeable and communicative. I highly recommend a tour with her.
This tour was amazing. Extremely well planned and easy to find the guide. If you want to learn about the history and culture of Bologna… this is the perfect tour for you. Thank you so much M for sharing your knowledge and city with us.
-Sala Borsa Palace, with the ancient Roman ruins (according to opening days) -Piazza Maggiore and its Monuments -Neptune Fountain -S. Petronio Church, with the longest sundial in Europe -Archiginnasio Palace -Quadrilatero : Bologna Food district -S. Stephen or the Seven Churches Complex -Two Towers The itinerary can be adjusted according to your request.
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Biblioteca Salaborsa, Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Outside Sala Borsa Library, close to the war memorial.
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