Top Bolzano Cultural Tours

This is the only regular English-language walking tour of Bolzano - so if you’re in the city, don’t miss out! The guide will take you on a fascinating tour of Bolzano’s history, from its medieval origins as a trading center, to it’s role in questions of German and Italian nationalism in the 19th and 20th centuries, right up to the bustling, multicultural city we see today.

Explore the best of Bolzano with a professional guide on this hassle-free private tour. Easily meet your guide at Walther Square, and then your journey begins. You can customize this tour depending on your interests, but some spots not to mis are the Cathedral of Bolzano, Dominican Church, Monumento alla Vittoria, and more which your guide will advize.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Bolzano, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Bolzano! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

Discover the Jewish history of Bolzano, also referred to as the Gateway to the Dolomites, on this private half-day tour. Think about the town's horrific past under the Nazis, honoring the 11,000 citizens who were imprisoned at the concentration camp and the railroad that was used as a route for mass expulsions. Visit Bolzano's medieval historical sites and immerse yourself in the rich legacy of the city's Jewish community.

Visit the picturesque Lago di Braies, known for its stunning emerald-green waters surrounded by majestic mountains. This 6.5-hour tour begins in Ortisei, where you'll enjoy a scenic two-hour drive through the Dolomites with insights from a local guide. Upon arrival, savor a leisurely lakeside lunch (optional at your discretion) with breathtaking views and indulge in a delicious speck and apple juice tasting. Perfect for families and nature lovers, this tour combines culture, gastronomy, and stunning landscapes for an unforgettable experience. - Tour duration: 6 hours 30 minutes, starting at 9:00 am - Scenic drive with expert local guide sharing regional stories - Enjoy lunch with a view and local specialties at Lago di Braies - Tasting of local Kaminwurz and apple juice included

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites, by crossing three regions. Through legends and myths, learn about the ancient language and culture of the Ladini people, whose origins go back to even before the time of the Roman conquest. Impressive mountain passes and peaks combined with also a tasting of local products, will give you the chance to immerse yourself into the Ladini tradition and culture. A tour for the 5 senses!

The beautiful city of Merano sits at a crossroads between Austria and Italy, where Alpine landscapes meet Mediterranean warmth. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll see how eight centuries of history played out across promenades, arcaded streets, and spa-era architecture. The tour starts at Elisabeth Park. You’ll see the marble statue of ‘Sissi’ that marks the spot where the empress’ visits in the 1870s and 1880s sparked a wave of aristocratic tourism that reshaped the city. Descending into the old town, you’ll walk through Laubengasse, a 400-metre covered arcade built in the 1200s that served as Merano’s commercial heart for over 800 years. The tour ends at the Kurhaus, the city’s iconic Art Nouveau spa house, whose gilded Kursaal and domed rotunda still host concerts, balls, and the internationally renowned Merano Wine Festival.

Bolzano is where Italy meets the Alps. For eight hundred years German-speaking and Italian-speaking merchants have traded side by side here, and the city still wears both identities at once — a Gothic tiled roof borrowed from Vienna above frescoes imported from Tuscany. This self-guided walking tour traces that split personality through ten essential stops, from Piazza Walther and the cathedral's diamond-patterned roof through the medieval arcades of Via dei Portici and the market bustle of Piazza delle Erbe, to Castel Mareccio rising above working vineyards and the Fascist-era Victory Monument across the river. Everything runs from your own smartphone — no app needed. A short audio story and an interactive quiz unlock fun facts at each stop, so you can start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore at your own pace with no groups and no fixed schedule. Audio and text are available in 7 languages, so travelers from almost anywhere can enjoy the story of Bolzano in their own words