Private tour

Bologna: Guided Walking Tour

4.8 / 5

58 reviews

Activity provider: Manuela Roversi
Private tour

Bologna: Guided Walking Tour

Activity provider: Manuela Roversi
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From US$ 114.51 per group up to 10

Likely to sell out

See the main monuments of Bologna on a 3-hour walking tour, including the Fountain of Neptune on Piazza Maggiore and the porticoes of Piazza Santo Stefano. Learn about one of Europe's oldest universities and why the city is so famous for its food.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Italian, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire the main monuments of Bologna, including the palaces of Piazza Maggiore
  • See the 2 leaning towers and the magnificent porticoes of Bologna
  • Discover the longest sundial in the Basilica of Saint Petronio
Full description
Discover the historic sights of Bologna, starting on Piazza Maggiore where landmarks include the Fountain of Neptune and the Palazzo del Podestà. Learn why the city is known as "La Dotta" ("The Learned"), "La Grassa" ("The Fat") and "La Rossa" ("The Red"). See the medieval Torre Galluzzi and look inside the unique anatomical theater at the Archiginnasio. Stroll along Via Farini and walk to the magnificent porticoes of Piazza Santo Stefano. Discover the covered passageway of the Court Isolani on the way to Via Strada Maggiore. Chat to the locals in the Mercato di Mezzo about why food is so important in Bologna.
Includes
  • 3-hour walking tour
  • Guide
  • Optional food and wine tasting (approximately €20 per person, to be paid on site)
  • Optional visit to the Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (€3 per person)

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • You must be covered up when entering the church, no shorts are allowed and your shoulders must be covered
  • Please let your guide know on the day of your tour if you would like to include a food and wine tasting
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 58 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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My guide was very knowledgeable and crammed a tremendous amount of information into the 3 hour time. I now know the history of Bologna from the Roman's to the Pagans to The Pope and the Catholics. The old University was very nice, definitely pay the extra 3 euros to go inside the anatomy room. We walked the whole time and covered all of the city. Best to do this tour at the beginning of your trip, you will then know your way around the city for the rest of your visit.

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April 30, 2022

Our tour guide, Giulia, was extremely knowledgeable about Bologna and it's history and architecture. Altho' the day was quite chilly and windy, we all stuck it out and thoroughly enjoyed seeing Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica, the 'donkey' towers, the old university and the anatomical theatre, the seven churches and Santo Stefano basilica, Palazzo Salina-Amorini and all the faces, the market, and the kilometers of arches. All in all, a great tour.

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March 21, 2019

From the moment I met my tour leader Manuela, I knew this was going to be a time well spent. All in all I learned a lot from one who exude an enormous sense of pride in her city and culture. She spoke from her heart and saw Bologna as an integral part of who she was. She investied a good part of her life into teaching others about her traditions, and one could tell she was honest, sincere and passionate. I was also impressed with her level of knowledge. She addressed her comments and made her presentation applicable to my own experiences. Her answers to questions were well thought out and her presentation professional. I could not have been more impressed with Manuelle a I could not have been more impressed with Manuela and I'm grateful for having been connected with this guide.

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July 17, 2017

Product ID: 48085