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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Journey through Bologna's red-brick heart on an immersive academic history tour! Explore the world's oldest university, marvel at anatomical theatres, scientific marvels, and secret gardens. Discover the legends, inventions, and international spirit that earned Bologna its nickname: 'La Dotta'—The Learned. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)
What to expect
10m
Step into Bologna's Archiginnasio, the historic heart of its university. Marvel at over 6,000 student coats of arms and explore the unique Anatomical Theatre with its 'Spellati' statues. Uncover centuries of academic legacy.
10m
Outside the Archiginnasio in Piazza Luigi Galvani, pose with the legendary scientist's statue where bioelectricity was born. Snap a photo mimicking Galvani's iconic experiment and discover the spark that inspired Frankenstein and modern medicine.
10m
Seek out the raised tombs of Bologna's famous Glossators in Piazza San Domenico. Discover ornate monuments to medieval law professors, decipher Latin inscriptions, and spot hidden symbols of justice.
10m
Step inside Bologna's Basilica di San Petronio to walk Cassini's Meridian Line—Europe's 17th-century solar observatory. Find your zodiac sign, learn how science and faith intersected here, and discover the basilica's unfinished facade and rebellious history.
10m
Peek through the gates of the Collegio di Spagna, a 14th-century sanctuary for Spanish students in Bologna. Spot the Spanish coat of arms, soak up centuries of academic tradition, and imagine the vibrant student life that still thrives within these historic walls.
10m
Explore the Orto Botanico di Bologna, founded in 1568 and home to over 5,000 plant species. Hunt for the ancient Ginkgo biloba, medicinal herbs, carnivorous plants, and the legendary magnolia. A living museum where science meets legend!
10m
Step into Palazzo Poggi and journey through the Age of Enlightenment! Marvel at lifelike wax anatomical models, discover star-shaped fortress models, and hunt for the oddest object in the museum's legendary 'Rooms of Wonders.' Perfect for curious minds and history lovers.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
End point
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
Not recommended for visually impaired people
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
Not recommended for seniors over 80
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
