Top Bolzano Walking 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.

The Best Way to Discover Bolzano: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a glass of South Tyrolean wine or a visit to Ötzi the Iceman and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Bolzano Cathedral, Piazza Walther, Altstadt Bozen (Old Town), Via dei Portici, Piazza delle Erbe, South Tyrol Archeological Museum, Museo Civico, Victory Monument, Museion, and Chiesa dei Domenicani.

Taste the traditional foods of Bolzano, the gateway to the Dolomites, with this walking tour. Visit food stalls and sample street food as you stroll through the historical center of this Alpine town. A local guide leads the way to see medieval arcades, the market square, and one of the oldest taverns in town. A small group size offers an intimate experience.

Nibble your way through Bolzano’s old town as you take in its most picturesque squares, churches, and arcaded lanes with this foodie walking tour. Stop at a number of shops and eateries to sample traditional dishes like speck and Bauernschinken cold cuts, canederli and spätzle dumplings, Laugenbrot and Brezen breads, and local beer. Finish with a slice of flaky strudel and coffee to cap off your tasting itinerary.

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

During this tasty street food tour of Bolzano, you’ll get behind-the-scenes access to the quaint alpine town’s most delectable treats during the merriest time of the year. Capped in a small group for personalized attention, you’ll discover local Christmas traditions and munch on food samples you won’t find anywhere else. Visit the town’s oldest bakery and discover hidden landmarks along the way, savoring seasonal tastings while you stroll between stops.

Discover the culinary traditions of Bolzano, visit the markets and the most characteristic places in the center including the Porta delle Dolomiti. Visit the food stalls and taste street food as you stroll through the historic center of this city in the dolomites with our guide. Learn about the anecdotes and culture of the inhabitants of this city as you taste their specialties.

Discover Bolzano's enchanting fusion of Italian warmth and Alpine grandeur with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore South Tyrol's captivating capital at your own pace. Begin in the elegant Piazza Walther where café tables spill beneath the watchful gaze of the medieval poet's statue and the Gothic cathedral's lacy spire reaches toward the encircling Dolomite peaks. Wander through the arcaded lanes of the Via dei Portici where merchants have traded beneath frescoed vaults for over 800 years, their shops now selling everything from speck and strudel to high Alpine fashion. Meet Ötzi the Iceman at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, where this 5,300-year-old mummy discovered frozen in a glacier has rewritten our understanding of prehistoric Europe. Cross the Talvera River to explore the Art Nouveau elegance of Gries, then ascend by cable car to the sunny plateaus of the Renon where traditional farmsteads and earth pyramids reveal the region's geological wonders.

Bolzano is one of the most important wine towns in Italy’s South Tyrol region, and with this walking tour you'll take a deep dive into its wine-making history and culture. Follow your sommelier guide through the old town to stop at two wine shops for guided tastings. Learn about the ancient monasteries where the wine-making tradition began and the techniques behind cultivating the heirloom Lagrein and Santa Maddalena grapes.

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

Thanks to the Bolzano Local Food Tour that will introduce you to the local culinary culture you will have the chance to taste the most authentic and genuine products of the region and the impeccably prepared traditional dishes. Our local foodie will not only suggest to you the best restaurants where locals like to consume their meals with family and friends but also give you plenty of information about the region's culinary art and history.

This private Seceda and Col Raiser tour is for travelers who want to enjoy the famous Seceda views in a more complete way, not just go up and come back down. We will take the Seceda cableways from Ortisei, with lift tickets included. At the top, we will see the Seceda ridgeline, Odle peaks, alpine meadows, mountain huts, grazing animals, and wide views over Val Gardena. From Seceda, we will follow light downhill walks toward Pieralongia, Troier Hütte, and Col Raiser, stopping for views, photos, and a relaxed mountain hut lunch. Lunch and drinks are not included. We will descend by Col Raiser cable car, with the ticket included, then visit Ortisei before returning to your hotel or agreed drop-off point. This is a private guided experience, not a difficult hiking tour, ideal for travelers who want iconic Dolomites scenery, local support, and a comfortable full-day route.

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.

Experience the heart of the Dolomites on this private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. From Cortina d’Ampezzo, we first ascend to the legendary Lake Misurina. The air is so pure here that it was once prescribed as a tonic for the soul. We then descend to the serene shores of Lake Landro. Unlike its neighbors, Landro’s shallow waters offer a perfect mirror for the massive Monte Cristallo mountain range. A nearby panoramic viewpoint allows you to witness the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo). Continue to the emerald waters of Lake Dobbiaco, to a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and hidden underwater springs. At Lake Braies, the "Pearl of the Alps," absorb the dramatic contrast of turquoise water, forest, and sheer rock walls. We will then head back to Cortina, having explored the best of Dolomite beauty. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Step beyond the picturesque Alpine facades and uncover the chilling, calculated urban transformation of Bolzano. On this critical exploration, you will decode the imposing rationalist monuments built by Mussolini's regime to forcefully 'Italianize' a Germanic population. From triumphal arches to 95-tonne propaganda reliefs, discover how modern Bolzano uses art, light, and philosophy to disarm its darkest architectural ghosts. - A 1.1 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 52 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app