Private tour in Bologna Silvia D
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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.
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Water in Bologna has always been a problem due to the fact that there is no river crossing the town. During this tour we will discover how Bolognese people solved this problem in really smart ways, starting from the Roman age. More than 60 kilometers of canals, water mills for products such as paper, leather and silk and four different ports through the centuries, something really amazing for a town without rivers, lakes or sea !! You will have a gorgeous view on the last uncovered canals and I will tell you some legends/personal stories about them. Then let's pay a visit to the old harbour area, from where boats left to reach Venice and the Adriatic sea up to beginning of the XXth century. A wonderful trip sailing through the waters of Bologna ! Only with a true licensed Bolognese tour guide like me you will catch this special aspect of Bologna!
Our our tour we will discover; - The Neptune fountain and the Old fountain - The old reservoir for the botanical garden - The last views on the canals and the Piella little window - The lovely square "della Pioggia " - Riva Reno street - The old harbour area near the Mambo museum Please note this tour can be customised. Use the orange 'message guide' button to contact me for a customised tour.
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Being a walking tour in town, no Transportation is needed.
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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