Bologna Night Walking Tour: Hidden Legends and Secret Places

1 hour 30 minutes

English, Italian

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Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Bologna is not only a city of food, porticoes, and medieval towers… it also hides a more mysterious and lesser-known side.

On this evening walking tour, you’ll explore the historic center through stories that go beyond the typical tourist experience. From tragic love stories and secret symbols to tales of the Inquisition and dramatic events from modern history, Bologna reveals its hidden layers after dark.

Walk through quiet streets and atmospheric corners while your local guide brings the city to life with engaging storytelling. You’ll discover places you would easily miss on your own and hear stories that are rarely told in traditional tours.

This is not a standard historical visit, but a storytelling experience designed to surprise, intrigue, and show you a different perspective of Bologna.

Perfect for curious travelers who want to explore the city in a unique and memorable way.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Basilica di San Domenico

Explore the area around the Basilica of San Domenico, one of Bologna’s most fascinating and atmospheric locations. Here, your guide will reveal stories connected to the Inquisition, witch trials, and mysterious events that took place in this part of the city. Discover hidden details and lesser-known facts that most visitors miss.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Stop beneath the portico of the former Ospedale dei Bastardini, a place filled with powerful and often emotional stories. Learn about the lives of abandoned children who once lived here, along with lesser-known tales, curiosities, and eerie details connected to this historic building.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable