Private tour in Bologna Riccardo B
5.0
(4) reviews
1
1
Riccardo B.
5.0
Guide rating
26
Reviews
Tours delivered
35 hrs
Avg. response time
Buongiorno and welcome to the city called "red , the wise and the fat! I was Born in Bologna in the 1983, and I started working as official tour guide and hiking guide in the 2018. Immediately, it was so clear and straghtforward how much underrated this unique red medieval city was. Bologna is an oportunity for anyone who desires to discover a new hidden part of Italy! This hidden gem, sorrounded by green hills, looks like today a New York of the middle ages, with more than 20 towers still up, dominating its skyline. Bologna, oldest university centre of Europe, but also city of 45 kms of PORTICI (today UNESCO world heritage site) always knows how to surprised its travellers. And even for MUSIC lovers there is a huge heritage to discover (the city was designated as creative city of music by UNESCO). It is worldwide known that the city is where the first gorgeous renaissance PIPE ORGANS were built, or the city Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart chose for his studies, and his inspirational activity too, or just the perfect place to taste a great glass of local wine shrouded in the atmosphere of a JAZZ CLUB! Everyday I feel my passion for this city is spurred and kept alive by new discoveries, and it is a great pleasure to take our traverellers by hand and get lost with them in the buzzing narrow medieval streets of the old market, sorrounded by scents of spices, flavours of cheeses, like its majesty the PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, and delicious aged salumi. Explored the old market, gastronomic heart of northern iItaly ? The dicovery continues with unexpected architectures and views, all around us, and our look gets trapped by the red tiles of a medieval abbey, the lapis lazzuli of old painted chapels, or by some original 900 years old wooden houses. Sometimes, when dusk comes, and shadows are cast on the red archways of the colomnades the clay sculptures of a tiny hidden corner, lost in the old town, seem to dare us, targeting our visitors look, as if they knew who is familiar with them or not, who is a foreigner in the city or yet acquainted with their golden beauty. . . Finally do not miss the chance to follow me on a tour of Bologna hills nature culture and GASTRONOMY. Between a Parmigiano Dairy and a medieval castle, between an ACETAIA and a lonsome old abbey, the day will come to an end and leave the evening space for new gastronomic and cultural discoveries. Tour Guide of Emilia Romgnam, license released by Emilia Romagna, act number 12798, March the 6th 2018 Environmental Hiking Guide, license released by CEFAL (Faenza), act number 38/17, March the 29th 2017 Language level C2: English, act number 9276, January 13th 2013 I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle, by public transports, or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. For tours that require any car arrangement (driver to be provided by the guide) a minum of 7 days in advance is necessary
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Riccardo B.
Bologna is the perfect stage of fantastic foodie tours thanks to its several historical food shops, its old architectures symbols of medieval gilts, its ancient inns, and its culinary traditions. Walking around the old Quadrilatero, getting lost in the old narrow alleys paraded with vegetables sellers and fishmongers stalls, the travellers have the chance to explore churches and palaces, that sill guard priceless art masterpieces, like the group of clay statues of Niccolo' dell'Arca. Since the middle ages all these monuments are casting their ancient charm, rich in stories and traditions of trade, food, spices, wealth and old banquets. This tour was designed exactly with the purpose to blend art and food, including several tastings and visits of hidden artefacts that witness Bologna millennial foodie tradition. A new and original way to discover art, as any perfect blend of art and food should include multisensorial experiences, taste, sound, sight, and parfu
•Tastings of Bologna old pastry delicacies, like the traditional "rice cake", torta di riso. •Tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano, ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA. •Discovery of the old Food Market and its old shops and hidden corners, •Visit of the old University, and art witnesses of the foodie history, Nicolò 's masterpeces of clay statues •Cultural stops at the seven churches of Bologna (medieval heart of the city) •the renaissance chapel Bentivoglio and the gothic chapel Bolognini •visit of the oldest INN of Bologna, with tasting of some local wines like PIGNOLETTO and ROSSO BOLOGNA, •some traditional PASTA tasting, like tagliatelle al Ragu' or Lasagna This tour can be customized, do not hesitate asking for extra activities or switch some of the listed ones.
Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.
Walking tour around Bologna, no vehicle required
1 Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40124, Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: By the entrance of BAR VITTORIO EMANUELE, Piazza Maggiore, 1, 40124 Bologna BO
4 reviews
Who is this private tour in Bologna best suited for?
What should I bring or wear?
Can this private tour in Bologna be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
Where does the tour start and end?
Is transportation included?
How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?
What languages is this tour offered in?
What's included in this private tour, and what should I budget for separately?
Is this a private tour? What is the maximum group size and the starting price?
AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide
1
1
If your tour is valued over $200 USD and booked at least 45 days before the tour date, you can book with a deposit!
How it works