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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo), as well as piazza del Nettuno, the Santo Stefano complex, San Petronio, Asinelli and Galisenda towers and much more.
Our expert English-speaking guide will share interesting anecdotes and urban legends as you wander by some of the city’s best known monuments, as well as explore hidden canals and porticos.
Bologna is a truly magical place and this tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Top rated guide
Private tour
Pick up/ drop off
entrance tickets
Departure Point
Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy
Our guide will wait for you under the Neptune statue with a sign with your last name. Please, be at the meeting point on time.
Fontana del Nettuno, Bologna, Italy This small group tour, for a maximum of 14 people, is a great way to discover Bologna with others! It provides an insight into the history of this small and ancient city.
A local and top rated guide will meet you in the city centre, before taking you to explore this beautiful city. There’s no need to worry about the weather, no matter if it’s raining or sweltering, there are nearly 40 kilometres of porticos to keep you dry or shaded, and nearly every significant attraction in the city is just a few minutes' walk.
The starting point will be the graceful Neptune fountain, 10 minutes
Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Italy If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo) 10 minutes
Via Farini, 8, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy Walk under the UNESCO Heritage Site Portici of Bologna, a typical feature of the city. 20 minutes
Archiginnasio di Bologna, Bologna, Italy You will visit the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, once one of the most important buildings of the renowed Università di Bologna. 10 minutes
Piazza Galvani, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy Stop in piazza Galvani and admire the beautiful facade of the Basilica of St. Petronio 10 minutes
Quadrilatero, Bologna, Italy Walk into the heart of the historic center of Bologna and discover the Medieval Market with its characteristic "holes". 10 minutes
Piazza della Mercanzia, Bologna BO, Italy Learn about the beautiful architecture in this central square of the city. 10 minutes
Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 6, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy Walk through the narrow alleyways of the Jewish ghetto and learn about its history 20 minutes
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, Bologna, Italy Not far from the Palace are the famous towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, which were referenced by Dante in his ‘Divine Comedy’. These towers appear to lean even more dramatically than the famous leaning tower of Pisa, due to their narrow shape. 15 minutes
Finestrella, Bologna, Italy You’ll also have chance to see one of the ‘lost’ canals of Bologna. A small window on via Piella provides a rare glimpse of a canal dating back to the Middle Age, dug to bring the waters of the two rivers into the city centre 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Buddy_G
17 May 2022
Guide was very knowledgeable on city and did a good job of sharing highlights of Bologna and its history. She hit the main points of Bologna’s past development and it’s assets.
This tour in
Emilia-Romagna
is organized by
Raphael Tours & Events
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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