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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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!
What's included
Top rated guide
Private tour
Pick up/ drop off
entrance tickets
What to expect
Fontana del Nettuno
10m
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,
Piazza Maggiore
10m
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)
20m
Walk under the UNESCO Heritage Site Portici of Bologna, a typical feature of the city.
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
10m
You will visit the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, once one of the most important buildings of the renowed Università di Bologna.
10m
Stop in piazza Galvani and admire the beautiful facade of the Basilica of St. Petronio
Quadrilatero
10m
Walk into the heart of the historic center of Bologna and discover the Medieval Market with its characteristic "holes".
10m
Learn about the beautiful architecture in this central square of the city.
20m
Walk through the narrow alleyways of the Jewish ghetto and learn about its history
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
15m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Finestrella
10m
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
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
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.
End point
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
