Day trip to Bologna from Rome

A one day walking itinerary to explore Bologna, a fascinating medieval city. Discover Bologna works of art, its porticoes and its amazing food!
Bologna is home to the oldest university in the Western world, and is known for its lavish porticoed walkways and squares, its fascinating medieval center and its bustling night life.
Discover all the most important sightings of the city with this one day trip from Rome!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza del Nettuno, 40124, Bologna Italy

The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous square, Piazza del Nettuno, next to Piazza Maggiore, in Bologna, Italy Its bronze figure of Neptune, extending his reach in a lordly gesture of stilling and controlling the waters, is an early work by Giambologna, completed about 1567.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Maggiore, 40121, Bologna Italy

Piazza Maggiore is located in the very centre of Bologna. In the past, the square underwent many changes and was embellished with important buildings: the Basilica di San Petronio, Palazzo dei Notai, Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà and Palazzo dei Bianchi.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, Via Santo Stefano 24, 40125, Bologna Italy

The basilica of Santo Stefano encompasses a complex of religious edifices in the city of Bologna is located on Piazza Santo Stefano.
The Basilica di Santo Stefano, also known as Sette Chiese, is the most peculiar in Bologna. Its name derives from the original idea of dividing the church in seven chuches. Others believe it was commissioned by Saint Petronio, but built on top of the ruins of a pagan temple, next to which other buildings were added.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126, Bologna Italy

The two towers are the symbol of Bologna and they are strategically placed at the entry point in the city of the ancient Via Emilia.
The Torre degli Asinelli is the tallest leaning medieval tower in the world and it was built between 1109 and 1119. It is 97,20 m tall and was built by the Asinelli family.
The second tower, Torre Garisenda is less taller than the first one, it is just 47 metres tall.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica di San Petronio, Corte De' Galluzzi 12/2, 40124, Bologna Italy

The Basilica of San Petronio is the main church of Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. It dominates Piazza Maggiore. It is the tenth-largest church in the world by volume, 132 metres long and 66 metres wide, while the vault reaches 45 metres inside and 51 metres in the facade. With its volume of 258,000 m³, it is the largest (Gothic or otherwise) church built of bricks in the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Quadrilatero, Via Clavature & Via Pescherie Vecchie, 40125, Bologna Italy

The “Quadrilatero” area has an ancient tradition. It had its greatest development in the Middle Ages and kept its trade vocation throughout the years. The main craft guilds of the city such as goldsmiths, butchers, fishermen, “Salaroli” (workers who salted meat to cure it), the Furriers, Barbers and the Society of Painters, had their headquarters in this area.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes"
"Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:30 AM
Duration: 12 Hours
Start location: P.za della Repubblica, 48, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is included for all accommodation within Aurelian Walls. If your hotel is not in the list send us an email with your hotel /B&B/accomodation in Rome, we will let you know if the pick up is included.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide
• Transportation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (accommodations within the Aurelian Walls)
• Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks

Facilities