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Emilia-Romagna
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Metropolitan City of Bologna
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Bologna
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Bologna: Christmas with a Local Host
3 h
With guide
With local
Instant confirmation
About this activity
What you'll do
Join a like-minded Local Host and explore Bologna while the medieval and Renaissance porticos are draped in twinkling lights and the markets are adorned with traditional Christmas garlands, and soak up the festive atmosphere together.
Do like the locals do and gather to see the nativity scenes at Cattedrale di San Pietro and Palazzo d’Accursio, an annual local tradition.
Wander through the streets and admire the decorations, maybe picking up affordable, handmade gifts and crafts from street side stalls that spring up in December.
Visit the Mercato di Mezzo and Santa Lucia Christmas market to buy gifts and try the festive culinary treats that are a well loved Christmas tradition in Bologna.
Learn about other Christmas traditions from your Local Host as you explore the city and markets, maybe stopping to enjoy a glass of wine or hot chocolate.
Experience Highlights
* Join a Local Host to discover Bologna’s most beautiful Christmas lights and classic festive scenes
* Wander through the beautifully decorated historic streets and medieval porticos draped in lights
* Browse Christmas and foodie markets to soak up the festive atmosphere and buy some locally made gifts or decorations
* Discover Christmas traditions and try festive treats and sweets in the market
* Visit the city’s best loved nativity scenes
* Get recommendations from your Local Host for other Christmas things to do during your trip
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Join a like-minded Local Host and explore Bologna while the medieval and Renaissance porticos are draped in twinkling lights and the markets are adorned with traditional Christmas garlands, and soak up the festive atmosphere together.
Do like the locals do and gather to see the nativity scenes at Cattedrale di San Pietro and Palazzo d’Accursio, an annual local tradition.
Wander through the streets and admire the decorations, maybe picking up affordable, handmade gifts and crafts from street side stalls that spring up in December.
Visit the Mercato di Mezzo and Santa Lucia Christmas market to buy gifts and try the festive culinary treats that are a well loved Christmas tradition in Bologna.
Learn about other Christmas traditions from your Local Host as you explore the city and markets, maybe stopping to enjoy a glass of wine or hot chocolate.
Experience Highlights
* Join a Local Host to discover Bologna’s most beautiful Christmas lights and classic festive scenes
* Wander through the beautifully decorated historic streets and medieval porticos draped in lights
* Browse Christmas and foodie markets to soak up the festive atmosphere and buy some locally made gifts or decorations
* Discover Christmas traditions and try festive treats and sweets in the market
* Visit the city’s best loved nativity scenes
* Get recommendations from your Local Host for other Christmas things to do during your trip
Included
- Private and personalised experience
- 3 hours with a Local Host
- A cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine to warm up or a soft drink per person
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Not included
- What's not included
- Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
- Meeting point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
90%
Original
55%
Nightlife
40%
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