Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the famous arcades of Bologna and the Basilica of San Luca with a local guide who will tell you all the anecdotes.
You will board the San Luca Express, the little train that connects the center to the famous Basilica and during the journey you will be able to admire the most famous arcades in the world, a Unesco heritage site, listening to the stories of the guide.
Once in San Luca you will visit the Basilica and the surrounding area with the guide who will tell you its history while admiring Bologna from above and then you will always return on board the San Luca express together with the guide.
Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
Map of Bologna
San Luca Express ticket
Private guide
Earphones
tip
Dome of San Luca entrance ticket € 5
Departure Point
Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy
The meeting point is in Piazza Nettuno in Bologna 10 minutes before departure
Return Details
Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy
The meeting point is in Piazza Nettuno in Bologna 10 minutes before departure
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Via Farini, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy Discover the secrets of the famous arcades of Bologna Unesco Heritage with the local guide 30 minutes
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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
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.
Juliann_C
15 Jun 2023
Elena was a great tour guide. The site was beautiful, and the views of the city were gorgeous. She provided so really great insights into the history.
Nancy_R
07 Jun 2023
Wonderful experience. Train ride was unique! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and really nice to spend time with.
Kelly_R
17 May 2023
Wonderful private tour guide Elena; extremely knowledgeable and willing to give me time at places I was more interested in!
This tour in
Emilia-Romagna
is organized by
Bologna Tour
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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