Bologna Christmas Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide
Overview
Christmas in Bologna is closely tied to the traditions, food culture, and community customs that have shaped the city for generations. Seasonal markets, artisan goods, historic porticos, nativity displays, and regional specialties all contribute to a festive atmosphere that feels distinctly local.
Whether you're interested in Christmas markets, culinary traditions, seasonal shopping, festive customs, or simply experiencing Bologna during the holiday season, your host will tailor the experience around your interests.
Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and prepare a personalized route. During your walk, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy an included glass of Vin Brulé, hot chocolate, or a soft drink as part of your festive experience. Your plans remain flexible throughout, allowing room for spontaneous discoveries and seasonal recommendations.
What's Included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Meeting and Pickup
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Piazza del Nettuno
40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Piazza Maggiore (pass by)
Via dell'Indipendenza (pass by)
Quadrilatero (pass by)
Basilica Di San Petronio (pass by)
Piazza Santo Stefano (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna Christmas Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide?
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Activity code: C-30791P408
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience.
- A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink.
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central.
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost).
- Gratuities (optional).
- Hotel drop off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bologna Christmas Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bologna Christmas Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
- Operated by a business
