Essence of Bologna -Charm and Flavour Stroll with Art Historians

Bologna, Italy
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We are the group of licensed tour guides. We have been living in Italy for 7 years, graduated from the University of Bologna in "History and Arts", worked in museums and theatres. We have already done more than 300 excursions in Bologna. We dearly loved it.
With us you'll discover why there are so many dialects, culinary recipes and various art styles in the country, who actually speaks Italian and who the Italians really are! In addition to must-see attractions, we will take you off the beaten tracks to unveil some non-tourist atmospheric spots, reveal the magic of Italian delicacies, help you to feel the city vibe with stories about the special Bologna life. This tour is made with a desire to enchant you by the city history, its unique architecture and cultural features.
Bologna is the best city on Earth and we want people feel authentic Bo (like Bologna is called here) in all its glory.

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Any foods and drinks are excluded
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Piazza Maggiore
    30m
    To start, we will stroll around the piazza Maggiore enjoying its medieval palaces and the magnificent Basilica di San Petronio. We'll discover the historical path of Bologna, learn how it became one of the most developed cities in Italy, having combined the charm of a small cozy town with the movement and development of metropolis.
  2. Archiginnasio Di Bologna
    20m
    Then we’ll visit the Archiginnasio – one of the University palaces (but not the main one) where you will admire the amazing murals, emblems and medallions and sense the powerful energy of the Bologna University Science flowing through the ages.
  3. Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
    20m
    After that we’ll find ourselves under the famous Due Torri - leaning towers Asinelli and Garisenda – and learn why there used to be so many towers in the city, who lives in some that remained and what the towers have to do with Dante Alighieri.
  4. Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
    30m
    In the extraordinary temple of the "Seven Churches" of Basilica di Santo Stefano, you will be surprised by ancient spiritual bonds among religions and appreciate the complicated design of the building.
  5. Via Zamboni
    30m
    At via Zamboni you'll touch the very first University of Europe and discover a great importance of the Bologna University and the impact student life has had on the city for all these centuries.
  6. Finestrella
    15m
    Strolling under the colorful porticos – streets covered in the shape of arches, listed in UNESCO - we'll come across some secrets of Bologna, hidden under the porticoes many centuries ago and shrouded in legends. Finally, we'll open a window to a small canal – little Bolognese Venice - and uncover wherefore all these fascinating masterpieces were created.
  7. Basilica di San Domenico
    30m
    At the end of our walk we'll take a cup of real Italian coffee with fragrant Italian pastry or gelato in a wonderful legendary bar and, if desired, will pause over for a glass of regional wine.
    During the adventure you will find out why Bologna is called "La dotta, la rossa, la grassa" – a red wise fat woman, you will see beautiful works of famous artists, explore places where Mozart, Copernicus, Petrarch studied, taste a special local “raviole con la mostarda” and immerse in atmosphere Bolognese. Thus, Bologna will become one of your favorite cities!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you by the fountain with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

End point

The guide will be waiting for you by the fountain with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
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