About me - Matilde Orsi
Hello to all you curious Visitup explorers!
If you've found me, you're probably looking for a guided tour of Bologna.
Let me introduce myself, I'm Matilde Orsi @matiaccompagno and I work as a tour guide and environmental hiking guide.
I'm 27 years old and was born in Bologna. My goal is to show you Bologna through the eyes of locals, the anecdotes, details and peculiarities of the city through some guided tours.
Bologna, Italy
Tours - Unique experiences in Bologna
Three ways to discover Bologna
Prendiparte Tower - Exclusive
All the exclusivity of Bologna's skyline
Besides taking curious visitors and enthusiasts to discover my beloved Bologna, I'm lucky enough to also work in one of the most fascinating and evocative places in the city: Prendiparte Tower. A private medieval tower in the heart of the historic center, which today hosts guided tours, day and evening events, special occasions both private and corporate. Openings are reserved and by appointment, making each experience unique and intimate.
Towers and Porticos - For enthusiasts
Thematic tour through history and architecture
If you're fascinated by the most symbolic and characteristic aspects of Bologna, I can take you on a journey through towers and porticos, discovering their history, meaning and the role they played in city life. We'll walk between the Asinelli Tower and the Garisenda, talk about the families who owned the towers and stroll under our iconic portico, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bologna la Grassa - Food tour
Food thematic tour
If you're a foodie and want to learn about our culinary traditions, then the gastronomic tour is for you. Walking through the porticos of Bologna, we'll visit the city's most historic shops, exploring tortellini, lasagne and tagliatelle, with the option to add a pasta-making lesson with a sfoglina.