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Bologna is a beautiful medieval town full of history and art, but it is also a lively student area with bustling bars and restaurants, street music and romantic atmosphere. After the sun goes down, Bologna will reveal its treasures to you in a completely new light and you will fall in love with its illuminated fountains, palaces and piazzas. During this pleasant outdoor evening walk you will discover the charming side of the city and see from outside its main highlights, including Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, quartiere Quadrilatero, Piazza della Mercanzia and more. Enjoy the balmy evening air while strolling through the beautifully lit narrow streets with your knowledgeable guide who will share the stories and legends about the city and its citizens.

Explore the countryside outside Bologna on a self-guided bike tour with train transport. Take in the natural beauty of the Emilia-Romagna region, home to rolling, vineyard-covered hills, and visit the towns of Bazzano and Vignola to see fortresses and other historical sites from the Middle Ages. This is a great way to enjoy a day of sightseeing at your own pace and get a little exercise, too.

Discover the authentic flavors and fast-paced spirit of Emilia-Romagna on this full-day tour from Bologna. Begin your journey with guided visits to two local producers — a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a traditional balsamic vinegar “acetaia” in Modena countryside — where you’ll learn centuries-old techniques and enjoy rich tastings straight from the source. Continue to the iconic Ferrari Museum in Maranello and step into the world of Italian excellence, where innovation meets passion for speed (free time to visit, no guided tour). Between visits, savor a light countryside lunch featuring regional specialties and relax as your driver takes care of every detail. With small-group transport and pickup from Bologna, this tour combines gourmet heritage, scenic landscapes, and legendary motors — the very best of Emilia-Romagna in one unforgettable day.

Visit the famous Ferrari Maranello Museum in the afternoon and test the authentic Ferrari simulator. After that, continue with our driver and visit a historic vinegar factory producing traditional balsamic vinegar and listen to historical anecdotes about the Black Gold of Modena. Before returning to the hotel with our private driver, taste the different vintages of balsamic vinegar.

This incredible tour will take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and try the Ferrari F1 Simulator. Afterwards, a guided shuttle tour of the Ferrari Citadel in which the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the entire Ferrari Citadel.* Afterwards, enjoy a Ferrari test drive on the roads of Maranello for an unforgettable experience**. To end the day, enjoy a full lunch at the restaurant "Cavallino", by renowned chef Massimo Bottura where you can enjoy a great lunch. *Scenic tour not accessible under 3 years. **Test drive with European licence: minimum 3 years of licence (if obtained after 13 December 2023) ** Test drive with non-European license: minimum 3 years of license + International License (if obtained after December 13, 2023)

Start your visit to Bologna with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Bologna. Get to see places like Piazza Maggiore and Basilica di San Petronio, along with hidden corners of Bologna only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Bologna through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about typical local products and connect with Bologna's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers

Join a passionate local guide for a memorable half-day private tour through the heart of Bologna, filled with authentic Italian flavors and vibrant stories. Explore hidden corners, bustling markets, and charming shops while indulging in regional specialties like handmade pasta, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and parmigiano reggiano. Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options are available, so everyone can savor the experience.

Bike tour designed to show you the best of Bologna in two hours: from the oldest university in the world to the majestic Piazza Maggiore and pedaling up to the Two Towers, we will discover together the most emblematic monuments and historical places of this magnificent city. The Bologna that we will tell you about in this private tour reveals the ancient origins of a city that holds an exceptional historical, artistic and cultural heritage.

During this full-day experience, you will be able to become familiar with some well-known Italian brands and delicacies born in Emilia-Romagna. We will pick you up with a minivan directly at your place in the city center of Bologna or Modena in the morning and let your perfect day begin. We will visit local producers to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. After all the tours, you’ll taste the products to discover their typical flavors. Your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari, together with Lamborghini museum to explore the fascinating history and the first visionary creations of the genius of Ferruccio Lamborghini. And, of course, without having a light lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area. At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to your place.

We'll visit a local farm-stay restaurant located on the Apennines mountains, have a typical lunch with 3 course & wine with homemade fresh pasta, organic meat and visit dozza, rated in top 10 Italian villages. This tour is private and ideal for families, group of friends, couples, solo travelers. At 9.30 am meet in Bologna downtown, 1 hour drive with brief stop for an Italian coffee in Imola admiring its Medieval Fortress. Farm Stay Experience at “Agriturismo La Taverna” typical Lunch. Stefano's Family will proudly introduce you to the small working farm; animals, hemp & honey products. We’ll say Goodbye to Stefano and drive following the ancient Via Emilia leading us to Dozza, where Art becomes Urban Landscapes! Stroll through the colorful Historic Center and visit the 14th Century Rocca. To conclude this trip, we will drop you off on 5.30 pm in Bologna downtown.

She wears a viewer and enters a vast scenery in the center of Bologna, walking freely through porticoes, streets and alleyways, visiting shops and meeting characters, to experience a real day in the Middle Ages, up to an exciting breathtaking flight among the many towers.

Break the binds of a set itinerary and strict schedule and explore Bologna at your own pace with this app-based quest that leads you to the top sights in the medieval old town. Learn about the city’s history and lore as you follow prompts to landmarks like Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and the Quadrilateral in this combination treasure hunt and walking tour.

Dedicate a day to Italian super cars with this private tour of the factories and museums of Modena and Bologna. With a personal guide, you'll visit the Pagani Automobili Museum and the Lamborghini Museum for factory tours, and check out the Ferrari Museum, too. Door-to-door transport from your hotel is included, along with a traditional Italian lunch mid-tour.

Bologna, the capital of the Reggio Emilia region, is one of the most historical cities in whole Italy. It’s existence dates back to 1000 BC. The city hosts the first university in the whole World. You will enjoy, with your private official tour guide, getting to know the most emblematic and representative sites of the city. Bologna has a very active public life and high economic activy. Enjoy this walking tour of Bologna. Pick up will be set from a centrally located meeting point in the city of Bologna, always walking distance. If your hotel is walking distance, please include this at the time of booking. Amongst other monuments, please enjoy these sites: - Piazza Maggiore - Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell - Basilica di San Petronio - Archiginnasio di Bologna

Discover the thrill of Italy’s most iconic supercar brands with this exclusive full-day journey through the legendary Motor Valley. This tour is a must for motorsport lovers, design enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the power and passion behind Ferrari and Lamborghini. After our driver picks you up in hotel, or from meeting point in Bologna, your day begins in Maranello, the hometown of Ferrari, where you'll explore the renowned Ferrari Museum. Then, step into the driver’s seat—virtually—with a session on the Ferrari F1 simulator. Feel the adrenaline as you race on a Grand Prix circuit, just like a real Scuderia driver. Next, you'll head to Modena to visit the futuristic Enzo Ferrari Museum, built around the founder’s birthplace. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to Lamborghini. Begin at the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Wrap up the experience with a visit to the second Lamborghini Museum, completely dedicated to the genius of Ferruccio Lamborghini.

This walking tour was created for those who are in the city and do not want to miss the chance to admire the beauties of Bologna but at the same time savor the flavors of typical products such as salumi, crescentine and good wine. Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo Daccursio, Via d'azeglio, Archiginnasio, are just some of the destinations you can admire. The market of the quadrilateral will welcome you with its ancient perfumes where you can taste the authenticity of high quality products Absolutely not to be missed

During this full-day experience, discover the secrets of the most famous Italian products in the world. You will have a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Tasting at the end. We explore a prosciutto factory to explore the production process, followed by tasting at the end. You will visit “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, with tasting at the end. Next stop - a local winery, where you'll take a guided tour to uncover the nuances of Lambrusco, a red sparkling wine hailing from northern Italy. After, enjoy a 3-course lunch, composed of a starter, first course and dessert, accompanied by wine and water. Being in the area, your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum in Maranello, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari, and to learn something new about its history during your free visit to the museum.

Discover the rich gastronomic tradition of Bologna walking in the historic center with your private Guide. Along the way, you'll stop at selected shops and tasting spots, where you can sample some of the city's most iconic flavors: aged balsamic vinegar, fresh handmade pasta and a typical street food accompanied by a glass of wine. To complete the experience, you will receive a voucher for a traditional Bolognese dessert, to be enjoyed calmly throughout the day. During the walk, the Guide will share curiosities and stories about the local gastronomic culture, helping you understand why Bologna is considered one of the culinary capitals of Italy.

Explore Italy’s Motor Valley like never before with our exclusive tour combos: Lamborghini + Ducati, or Ducati + Ferrari Maranello, or Ducati + Enzo Ferrari Modena. Each experience invites you deep into the beating heart of Italian automotive excellence, where you’ll visit legendary factories and museums, witness the precision of high-performance engineering, and soak in the stories that shaped global motorsport history. Perfect for adventure seekers, gearheads, couples, and even curious families with teens, this tour offers immersive cultural encounters, behind-the-scenes access, and unforgettable insights from passionate local experts. Whether you're hearing the roar of a V12 or watching the handcrafting of a Ducati engine, this is more than a tour—it’s a full-throttle dive into Italy’s legacy of speed and innovation.

The visits to the Bio Reggiani Dairy are a special moment for us: the opportunity to open the doors of reality and tell with transparency how organic Parmigiano Reggiano is born. This proposal is designed for those who want to live the experience in a more curated and engaging way, with a dedicated Guide for the duration of the tour and a final tasting reserved in a table dedicated to private tours. This is not a visit to the dairy exclusively reserved for participants, but a more exclusive experience, designed to offer greater attention, personalized accompaniment and an even more special final moment. During the tour you will be followed by a dedicated Guide, who will accompany you step by step in the story of the work and secrets of the dairy art. At the end of the visit a tasting is waiting for you at the dedicated table.

Are you looking for a way to explore Bologna without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Stroll through the ancient – and more recent – past of Bologna, a place that art critic John Berger once called “an improbable city.” • Hear from producer Frank Bures, an award-winning author who spent time in Bologna as an exchange student in the 1990s, • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

A museum is a fascinating journey through time, a keeper of authentic and unforgettable emotions. In Sant’Agata Bolognese, in the vibrant heart of the Motor Valley, passion and magic come together in the models that made history, such as the legendary 350GT and the iconic Miura, the famous racing cars and Formula 1s, alongside key milestones in technological evolution : 4x4, aluminum, carbon, and hybrid. We invite you to enjoy a unique experience at the Lamborghini Museum, where you can test your skills in our driving simulator. After a brief briefing, get behind the wheel and transform into a real driver, taking on thrilling challenges on some of the world’s most famous circuits.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley to discover two products known all over the world: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Our private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bologna or Modena and take you to a cheese factory, where you will be able to see the production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano and learn about its complex process and characteristics. At the end of the visit, enjoy some different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano and local products. Afterwards, you will go to a Parma Ham producer, where you will discover in a guided tour the different stages of making this renowned product. Before returning to the hotel with our driver, enjoy a light lunch at the ham factory with typical products and dishes.

Of all the cities in Emilia Romagna, Bologna is perhaps the most open and convivial. It’s hard not to fall in love with its porticoes, its main square and alleys dense with trattorias and restaurants. Strolling through the center with your guide, you’ll discover why Bologna has deserved recognition as a "fat" city as well as a "learned" one since the Middle Ages. You’ll see some of Bologna's most important historical buildings. You’ll discover the history and legends of the Bolognese tortellino, the versions of the broth, the variants of the filling. There will be plenty of curiosities and anecdotes about local street food, tigelle, fried crescentine, mortadella, cured meats and traditional desserts. After a delicious tasting of the finest chocolate produced by the oldest Italian chocolate house and artisanal gelato, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what has made Bologna a gastronomic capital, a motherly and welcoming city, a crossroads of excellently elaborated experiences.