Bologna Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide
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Bologna
Discover the art, history, and hidden gems of Bologna on a private tour with a local guide. Explore famous landmarks, hidden canals, and porticos while hearing fascinating anecdotes and urban legends. An unforgettable experience awaits!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fontana del Nettuno - 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,

  • Piazza Maggiore - 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)
  • Portici di Piazza Cavour e Via Farini - Walk under the UNESCO Heritage Site Portici of Bologna, a typical feature of the city.
  • Archiginnasio di Bologna - You will visit the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, once one of the most important buildings of the renowed Università di Bologna.
  • Piazza Galvani - Stop in piazza Galvani and admire the beautiful facade of the Basilica of St. Petronio
  • Quadrilatero - Walk into the heart of the historic center of Bologna and discover the Medieval Market with its characteristic “holes”.
  • Piazza della Mercanzia - Learn about the beautiful architecture in this central square of the city.
  • Old Jewish Ghetto - Walk through the narrow alleyways of the Jewish ghetto and learn about its history
  • Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell - Not far from the Palace are the famous towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, which were referenced by Dante in his
What's Included
  • Small group intimacy with a maximum of 14 participants
  • Guided by a top-rated local expert
What's Not Included
  • Pick up/ drop off
  • entrance tickets
Additional Information

If you have an appreciation for art and history, you’ll surely enjoy a visit to Piazza Maggiore. Here, you’ll witness the grandeur of public administration palaces like Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo, and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo. Other notable sights include Piazza del Nettuno, the Santo Stefano complex, San Petronio, Asinelli and Galisenda towers among others.

Accompanied by our knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you’ll be treated to intriguing stories and urban myths as you stroll past some of the city’s most famous landmarks, and discover concealed canals and porticos.

Experiencing the enchantment of Bologna through this tour is destined to be an experience for the books!

Location
Piazza del Nettuno
Our guide will wait for you under the Neptune statue with a sign with your last name. Please, be at the meeting point on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Buddy_g
May 17, 2022
A good guided tour in 3 and 1/2 hours. - Guide was very knowledgeable on city and did a good job of sharing highlights of Bologna and its history. She hit the main points of Bologna’s past development and it’s assets.
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