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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Discover the city from a local perspective, moving easily between major highlights and lesser-known spots that are difficult to fully appreciate on foot alone.
This engaging bike tour through the city’s historic streets, hidden corners, and iconic landmarks. Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza Maggiore, the ancient University of Bologna, and the charming Jewish Ghetto. Stop at Giardini Margherita for a taste of local life, and unveil the city’s lesser-known canals that tell its rich history. Guided by a local tour leader, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience Bologna from a unique perspective.
What's included
Use of Bike and Bike Helmet
Licensed Tour Leader
Hotel pick up and drop-off
What to expect
10m · Admission ticket included
The perfect starting point for your ride: Bologna's main bike station, right next to the central train station, where you'll pick up your bike and get ready to explore the city.
Piazzetta Prendiparte
10m
A quiet hidden square dominated by one of Bologna's few surviving medieval towers. The Torre Prendiparte, once a symbol of power for the city's noble families, offers a rare glimpse into Bologna's dramatic medieval skyline.
Il Ghetto Ebraico di Bologna
10m
Tucked behind Piazza Maggiore, the Jewish Ghetto is a maze of narrow streets with a centuries-old history. This intimate neighborhood was home to Bologna's Jewish community and still carries traces of its layered past in every corner.
Piazza Maggiore
15m
The beating heart of Bologna. Surrounded by stunning medieval and Renaissance architecture, including the Basilica di San Petronio and Palazzo d'Accursio, this grand square is where the city has gathered for centuries — and still does today.
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
10m
The original home of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. Its porticoed courtyard and famous Anatomical Theatre make it one of the most fascinating — and often overlooked — buildings in the city center.
10m
A refined and peaceful square home to the Basilica of San Domenico, where a young Michelangelo left his mark. Elegant palaces and the tomb of the founder of the Dominican Order give this spot a quiet, almost timeless atmosphere.
Giardini Margherita
15m
Bologna's most beloved public park, just beyond Porta Castiglione. A favorite spot for locals jogging, cycling, and relaxing on the grass. The perfect place to take a breath, soak up everyday Bolognese life, and feel like a true local.
Piazza Santo Stefano
15m
One of the most evocative squares in Bologna, shaped by the complex of the Seven Churches — a remarkable ensemble of interconnected Romanesque basilicas dating back to the 5th century. Quiet, atmospheric, and unlike anywhere else in the city.
Finestrella Di Via Piella
10m
Bologna's best-kept secret: a hidden canal with a tiny window — the so-called "finestra sul canale" — that frames a view straight out of Amsterdam. A surprising reminder that Bologna was once a city of waterways, and a perfect final image to take home.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The tour leader will be at the entrance of Velostazione Bologna (aka Ex.Dynamo). Please arrive 10 minutes in advance.
End point
The tour leader will be at the entrance of Velostazione Bologna (aka Ex.Dynamo). Please arrive 10 minutes in advance.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Difficulty: Easy/intermediate. Good riding skills are required, since the tour is on roads open to traffic
Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund.
This tour will never be cancelled due to rain. In case of rain the tour leader will decide the best alternative for the whole group. Please be aware that refunds will not be guaranteed to those who won’t accept the offered alternative.
This tour is NOT suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
