Looking for a walking tour of Bologna? This digital guide, made with a local, gives you the perfect one-day itinerary with history, hidden gems, curiosities, and the best traditional restaurants. A complete self-guided walking tour on your smartphone!
3 to 4 hours (approx), 3.7 km walking (intermediate level)
Easy access with a simple link and password on your phone
Start whenever you want and stop/restart whenever you prefer!
You can freely use it for 3 days!
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
🇬🇧 English, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇫🇷 French
Bologna is a city of endless porticoes, medieval towers, lively piazzas and unforgettable food, from the iconic Two Towers to Piazza Maggiore, ancient arcades, university stories and the aroma of tortellini and tagliatelle al ragù.
These are the things I always look for when I travel, and you will find all of them in this digital guide, created together with a local to help you enjoy your own Bologna walking tour at your own pace.
Over the years, I have guided thousands of travelers across Italy, and I created this guide so you can explore Bologna’s historic center as if you were walking with a friend who knows every hidden gem, viewpoint, legend and traditional dish.
During the tour, you will walk under the famous porticoes, pass the Two Towers, explore the medieval market streets of the Quadrilatero, learn about the world’s oldest university, and discover corners full of stories, curiosities and local life.
You will also find suggestions for the best spots to enjoy a spritz, mortadella, crescentine and other traditional dishes from Bologna’s rich food culture.
This self-guided audio tour combines history, culture, food and hidden corners, giving you the perfect one-day itinerary to discover the real Bologna.
What you will get inside:
What you will need:
You can start the tour whenever you want. After your purchase, you will receive an email with the access link, and you will be ready to explore Bologna like a local.
✅ Digital guide to explore the city by yourself
✅ Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
✅ Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
✅Audio-guide and text in 5 different laguages (Eng, Ita, Esp, De, Fr)
✖ Headphones not included. You’ll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
✖ A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
✖ Entrance tickets to monuments
1) Via dell’Indipendenza
We start our Bologna walk along one of the city’s most characteristic streets. Here you’ll immediately notice one of Bologna’s most iconic features: its endless porticoes! They stretch for kilometers and make every stroll incredibly charming—rain or shine.
2) Piazza del Nettuno
Named after the god of the sea, this square is much more than just its famous fountain. Piazza del Nettuno is a lively blend of history, art, legends… and even a bit of local gossip! A great place to dive into the soul of Bologna.
3) Piazza Maggiore
Welcome to the heart of Bologna! Piazza Maggiore has been the center of civic life for centuries. Once used for markets and public meetings, today it’s the perfect place to admire historic buildings, enjoy the atmosphere, and understand why Bologna is so loved.
4) Basilica of San Petronio
The massive—and famously unfinished—façade of San Petronio is impossible to ignore. Its story is full of mysteries, legends, and ambitious plans that never came true. It’s one of the most impressive churches in Italy and a key symbol of Bologna.
5) Mercato di Mezzo
Just a few steps from Piazza Maggiore lies one of the historical centers of Bolognese cuisine. This lively market area is filled with traditional flavors, local products, and the irresistible scent of fresh pasta. A paradise for food lovers!
6) Archiginnasio of Bologna
Once the main building of the world’s oldest university, the Archiginnasio is a treasure of history. While the library is not open to tourists, you can visit the beautiful Anatomical Theatre and other rooms for a small fee. A fascinating stop for culture and architecture lovers.
7) Basilica of Santo Stefano (Seven Churches Complex)
Also known as the “Seven Churches,” this mysterious religious complex is one of Bologna’s most intriguing sites. The nickname comes from its ancient design, which originally connected multiple sacred spaces. A peaceful and atmospheric place full of symbolism.
8) Le Tre Frecce
Bologna is full of odd and curious stories, and the legend of the “Three Arrows” is one of the most famous! Hidden above the porticoes, these arrows are tied to a tale of love, betrayal, and a surprising twist. Let’s uncover the mystery together!
9) The Two Towers (Le Due Torri – Torre degli Asinelli & Garisenda)
The city’s most iconic landmarks! Although they’re not the same “Two Towers” from The Lord of the Rings (sorry, nerd moment!), they’re among the most famous medieval towers in Italy. Due to safety reasons they can’t be visited, but seeing them up close is absolutely worth it.
10) Local Food & Restaurant Tips in Bologna
Bologna is one of Italy’s food capitals for a reason! Don’t miss classics like tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini in brodo, lasagne, and local cold cuts like mortadella. The historic center is full of traditional trattorias, fresh pasta shops, and lively markets where you can taste real Bolognese cuisine. Whether you’re planning a quick bite or a cozy dinner, Bologna offers endless delicious options for enjoying authentic local flavors.
Are you looking for best restaurant in Bologna? Looking for Bologna typical dishes? In this digital guide, you’ll find my favorites and those recommended by locals!
Spoiler Alert:
Trattoria del Rosso: a lovely place with great local dishes ! Click here to get there!
Trattoria da Me: great local food from Bologna! Click here to get there!
Want to know other restaurants and other typical dishes? Get this digital guide!
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Right after your purchase you’ll get a mail (check spam folder too!) with a link and password that you and your group will use to activate the guide on your phone! If you still can’t access you can easily text me on whatsapp (by clicking here).
You have a link and password in your voucher that are valid for you and your group so we won’t physically meet for the digital guide and for the tour! Check first questions in this page!
Be careful: don’t put any blank space before/after your password! If you still can’t access you can easily text me on whatsapp (by clicking here).
Really simple! I’ll show you a quick demo on this link: click here!
You can activate it and access the guide even the day before your reservation 😉! That way you can already get organized and see what’s waiting for you in the experience! So, there is no specific timings: you decide!
The first tip is to reload the page! If that doesn’t work I invite you to open the guide from the “Chrome” browser !
If your connection is not very strong sometimes loading problems occur (unfortunately I can’t do much about this except invite you to try again a few minutes later!). However, consider that the audio is virtually identical to the text part!
Access will last for 3 days starting from the date of booking! This will give you plenty of time to visit your city! In addition, if you need more time you can easily text me on whatsapp (by clicking here) and I will extend your access to the guide for free!
Unfortunately no 🥲! You are going to be guided through my digital guide and you will explore the city by yourself!
In the upper right screen you can select the language by clicking on the “flag.” The languages currently available are: English, Spanish, Italian. German, French. Audio is only in English, Spanish, Italian.
Once you log into the guide, you will see a flag on top-right of the page! Click on that and select the language!
It depends on the city but in general..It’s up to you! The password is valid 3 days so you have plenty of time to explore the city! During these days you can freely start/stop/skip things : the experience is in your hands!
You can activate it and access the guide even the day before your reservation 😉! That way you can already get organized and see what’s waiting for you in the experience! So, there is no specific timings: you decide!
Sure! I created the itinerary in order to optimize it as much as possible! However you can choose to change the order as you prefer 😊. Before each attraction you will find a button with google maps directions: just get around using those!
I’m not there 😉! I will guide you through my digital guide on your phone! You are going to be guided through my digital guide and you will explore the city by yourself! You have a link and password in your voucher that are valid for you and your group!
You have a link and password in your voucher that are valid for you and your group. You can easily share link and password with them. For example if you booked 3 tickets, password will activate the guide on 3 different devices.
Unfortunately we won’t meet for our tour but I will guide you thorugh my digital guide!
At the beginning of every digital guide you will find a map that will show you the itinerary! However, you don’t need to use that one! Before every attraction / monuments included in the tour you will find a button that connects you to google map. You just press that button and you are done! Once you get to your destination you can go back to the digital guide and read/listen everything!
Unfortunately no. If a monument or attraction has a ticket to buy, you will have to buy it separately.
Sure! Final part of my digital guides is related to typical dishes and my favorite restaurant! Check it out!
Easy! Text me on WhatsApp by clicking here!
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