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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
What makes this tour in Bologna truly unique is the exceptional pairing of a guided visit to one of Italy’s most renowned historic landmarks with an interactive food and wine experience in the historic city center.
Led by a certified tour guide, you will uncover the secrets of the Archiginnasio Palace, the historic seat of the oldest university in the Western world. The tour includes admission to the fascinating 17th-century Anatomical Theatre, a carved-wood masterpiece where celebrated scientists revolutionized the history of European medicine and science.
The journey continues with an exclusive tasting of Emilia-Romagna wines at a traditional wine bar, led by a professional sommelier and paired with zero-kilometer Bolognese gastronomic specialties. Making the experience truly unforgettable is the original "Sommelier Game": a fun sensory quiz challenge featuring a digital certificate and personalized recommendations on the region's finest local wines.
Options
English tour
Italian tour
What's included
Food pared to wines
Wine tasting
Certified tour guide
Tips
Transportation
What to expect
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
1h 15m · Admission ticket included
The Archiginnasio—an architectural gem and enduring symbol of Bologna’s academic heritage—served as the historic seat of the Alma Mater Studiorum, the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088. Renowned figures have studied and taught within these walls, including pioneer Laura Bassi, the first woman to earn degrees in biology and physics, alongside prominent intellectuals such as Giosuè Carducci, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Nicolaus Copernicus, and Torquato Tasso. The palace also welcomed distinguished visitors like Erasmus of Rotterdam and Carlo Goldoni, cementing the Archiginnasio’s reputation as a crossroads of culture and intellect. Inside the 17th-century Anatomical Theatre, you can admire wooden statues depicting celebrated physicians and anatomists, intricate hand-carved woodwork, and the historic lecturer's chair where medicine was taught to students. It is a true journey into the history of knowledge and science.
1h · Admission ticket included
The tour continues through the historic city center with a guided tasting of Italian wines, paired with traditional Bolognese specialties made from fresh, local ingredients. In an atmospheric wine bar, an expert sommelier will guide you through a curated selection of glasses showcasing Emilia-Romagna’s finest wines, explaining their unique profiles and food pairings.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the inner courtyard of Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio, on the right immediately after entering through the main entrance, at the meeting point for the guided tour
End point
The experience ends at a wine bar in the heart of Bologna
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
