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Bologna City Highlights Kid-Friendly Tour for Families

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Private
On raphaeltours.com we mainly offer private experiences. This means that the tour is not shared with other guests and can always be tailored to your needs upon request.
Accessible
The tour is designed to be fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility issues. We will do our best to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Tour Description

Explore Bologna on a fun, family-friendly private tour. Kids will love discovering the city’s medieval towers, lively squares, secret porticoes, and fascinating legends, all explained to keep young explorers curious from start to finish.

Key Information

  • Experience Private, Walking
  • Guided by Licensed national tour guide
  • Duration 2.5 to 24 hours
  • Starting times (Customizable) Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Full-day
  • Languages English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
  • Pickup available Upon request

Highlights

  • Private guided tour of Bologna's most important landmarks with a kid-friendly expert
  • San Vitale Basilica, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and other UNESCO-listed monuments
  • The history and architecture of the city center
  • Flexible, personalized itinerary

Itinerary

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    Meeting Your Guide

    Meet your private guide at your centrally located hotel or at another meeting point provided upon booking. Begin with an introduction to Bologna's history, culture, and heritage.


     

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    2

    Piazza del Nettuno

    Piazza del Nettuno is one of Bologna’s most exciting spots for kids, thanks to its famous Fountain of Neptune standing proudly at the center. Young explorers love hearing the fun stories and legends behind this giant bronze sea god and the playful sea creatures around him.

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    Piazza Maggiore

    Piazza Maggiore is the heart of Bologna and a fantastic place for kids to explore. Surrounded by grand historic buildings, this huge square is where the city comes to life with music, street performers, and fun local stories.

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    4

    Piazza Santo Stefano

    Piazza Santo Stefano is one of Bologna’s most fascinating squares, often called the “square of seven churches.” Kids love exploring its peaceful, story-filled atmosphere and spotting the different buildings that make up this unique complex.


     

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    Casa Isolani

    Casa Isolani is a fun surprise for kids, with its incredibly tall wooden beams holding up the building as if it were a giant medieval treehouse!

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    The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)

    The Two Towers of Bologna—Asinelli and Garisenda—are like giant medieval skyscrapers that spark every kid’s imagination! From the outside, marvel at how tall and slightly leaning they are, making them look like something from an adventure story.

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    Finestrella

    La Finestrella is one of Bologna’s cutest hidden surprises! When kids peek through this tiny window, they’ll see a secret canal that looks just like a little slice of Venice hiding inside the city.

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    Optional Add-ons to Extend it to Full Day

    • Food Tour
    • Kid-friendly Guided of the National Painting Gallery

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Full Description

Discover the magical charm of Bologna with a kid-friendly private tour designed especially for families who want to explore history, legends, and culture in a fun, relaxed, and engaging way. Your friendly local guide shares amusing stories, surprising curiosities, and easy-to-understand explanations that keep children entertained and eager to learn from start to finish. Together, you’ll wander through Bologna’s lively streets, medieval towers, secret corners, and bustling piazzas—each filled with something exciting for young explorers to discover.

Your family adventure begins in Piazza Maggiore, the heart of the city, where kids can spot impressive historic buildings and hear fun tales about Bologna’s past. Nearby, the famous Fountain of Neptune in Piazza del Nettuno always captures children’s attention with its giant sea god and playful sea creatures.

Next, you’ll marvel at the Two Towers, Bologna’s iconic medieval skyscrapers. From the outside, families can admire their incredible height and leaning shapes while listening to legends of knights, students, and long-ago visitors who once passed beneath them. A short walk away, Casa Isolani surprises kids with its tall wooden beams that look like supports from a giant medieval treehouse.

Your guide will also reveal hidden treasures like La Finestrella, a tiny secret window where kids can peek out and see a colorful canal—Bologna’s very own “little Venice.” It’s a magical moment that families love.

Throughout the tour, your private guide keeps children engaged with interactive questions, fun facts, and playful storytelling, making every stop both educational and entertaining.

Families wanting even more adventure can choose optional add-ons, such as a longer full-day tour to explore additional neighborhoods and monuments, or a family-friendly food tour where kids and adults can enjoy delicious local specialties like tortellini, mortadella, and gelato.

This kid-friendly Bologna tour offers an unforgettable way for families to discover the city’s towers, secrets, stories, and welcoming atmosphere—all at a pace perfect for curious young travelers.

 

What is included

Included

  • Kid-friendly private guide
  • Customized tour itinerary

Not included

  • Food and drinks unless requested upon booking

Recommendations

Tips and Tricks

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking under Bologna’s porticoes
  • Inform us of mobility needs or special requests
  • Arrive a few minutes early for a smooth start
  • Our kid-friendly tours are most suitable for children aged 6+ years old

Not suitable for

  • Transportation to/from the meeting point

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Bologna City Highlights Kid-Friendly Tour for Families

Private
On raphaeltours.com we mainly offer private experiences. This means that the tour is not shared with other guests and can always be tailored to your needs upon request.
Accessible
The tour is designed to be fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility issues. We will do our best to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Please allow our travel agents up to 24 hours to get back to you. Average response time during weekdays is 1 hour.

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