Bologna Night Walking Tour: Hidden Legends and Secret Places

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Visiting Bologna

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide

Itinerary

Basilica di San Domenico

15 min

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.
Stop 2

10 min

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.
Torre Galluzzi

15 min

Stop by the medieval Torre dei Galluzzi and hear a tragic love story often compared to Romeo and Juliet. Discover how a secret relationship between rival families ended in betrayal, violence, and a dark legend that still echoes in this part of the city.
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

20 min

Explore the atmospheric area of Santo Stefano, a unique complex of interconnected churches filled with symbolism and mystery. Learn about its unusual layout, ancient origins, and the legends that make this one of the most intriguing places in Bologna.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guests will meet the guide next to the statue in Piazza Galvani, and the guide will be holding a sign that says “Night Tour Bologna”.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.