Discover the charm of Bologna on a 2-hour guided tour led by a local expert. Stroll through historic squares, admire the city’s iconic porticos, and learn about its rich culture, traditions, and academic heritage.
Highlights include Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica di San Petronio, and the vibrant Quadrilatero Market. A special stop includes a visit to the Archiginnasio, home to the stunning Teatro Anatomico, once used by the University of Bologna’s medical faculty.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to Archiginnasio
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Entrance into churches requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- Group of 16 people or less.
Bologna's historic center is Europe's second largest, containing an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments.
On this private walking tour, you will see the most important sights and attractions in Bologna’s historic center: the incomplete Basilica di San Petronio church, the famous Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore and the iconic two medieval towers (exterior view). Under the guidance of our expert guide, you will learn about the city’s long history, rich culture and university, the oldest in Europe, and explore its elegant and extensive porticoes, for which the city is famous. In total, there are 24 miles of porticoes in the city's historical center which make it possible to walk for long distances sheltered from the elements.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
Bologna's historic center is Europe's second largest, containing an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments.
On this private walking tour with food tastings, you will see the most important sights and attractions in Bologna’s historic center: the incomplete Basilica di San Petronio church, the famous Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore and the iconic two medieval towers (exterior view). Under the guidance of our expert guide, you will learn about the city’s long history, rich culture and university, the oldest in Europe, explore its elegant and extensive porticoes, and indulge in local culinary delights that have earned Bologna its reputation as Italy’s food capital.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
This guided 2-hour tour offers the perfect introduction to Bologna's charm, history, and iconic landmarks.
Stroll through the historic center with a local guide, exploring Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica of San Petronio, and the famous Two Towers. Step inside the Archiginnasio, once the seat of Europe’s oldest university, and discover the Anatomical Theatre, a remarkable example of 17th-century medical education.
The tour concludes at the Clock Tower, where you’re free to climb to the top at your own pace and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Bologna.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
