Bologna Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide
If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo), as well as piazza del Nettuno, the Santo Stefano complex, San Petronio, Asinelli and Galisenda towers and much more.
Our expert English-speaking guide will share interesting anecdotes and urban legends as you wander by some of the city’s best known monuments, as well as explore hidden canals and porticos.
Bologna is a truly magical place and this tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
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Stop At: Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza del Nettuno, 40124, Bologna Italy
This small group tour, for a maximum of 14 people, is a great way to discover Bologna with others! It provides an insight into the history of this small and ancient city.
A local and top rated guide will meet you in the city centre, before taking you to explore this beautiful city. There’s no need to worry about the weather, no matter if it’s raining or sweltering, there are nearly 40 kilometres of porticos to keep you dry or shaded, and nearly every significant attraction in the city is just a few minutes' walk.
The starting point will be the graceful Neptune fountain,
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Maggiore, 40121, Bologna Italy
If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portici di Piazza Cavour e Via Farini, Via Farini, 8, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Walk under the UNESCO Heritage Site Portici of Bologna, a typical feature of the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Archiginnasio di Bologna, Piazza Galvani 1, 40124, Bologna Italy
You will visit the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, once one of the most important buildings of the renowed Università di Bologna.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Galvani, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Stop in piazza Galvani and admire the beautiful facade of the Basilica of St. Petronio
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Quadrilatero, Via Clavature & Via Pescherie Vecchie, 40125, Bologna Italy
Walk into the heart of the historic center of Bologna and discover the Medieval Market with its characteristic "holes".
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Mercanzia, Bologna BO, Italy
Learn about the beautiful architecture in this central square of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Jewish Ghetto, Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 6, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy
Walk through the narrow alleyways of the Jewish ghetto and learn about its history
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126, Bologna Italy
Not far from the Palace are the famous towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, which were referenced by Dante in his ‘Divine Comedy’. These towers appear to lean even more dramatically than the famous leaning tower of Pisa, due to their narrow shape.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Finestrella, Via Piella 2, 40126, Bologna Italy
You’ll also have chance to see one of the ‘lost’ canals of Bologna. A small window on via Piella provides a rare glimpse of a canal dating back to the Middle Age, dug to bring the waters of the two rivers into the city centre
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.