Bologna in One Day: Extravagant Tour through Historical Art and Gastronomy

Experience the best of Bologna in just one day! Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, indulge in delicious Bolognese cuisine, and explore its stunning art and architecture.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Maggiore - We will discover the secrets and the great masterpieces of the square, such as the terracotta works of Nicolo’ dell’Arca, the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Comunale and San Petronio.
    We will visit some splendid frescoed rooms of the Palazzo Comunale, the grand staircase of Bramane’s horses and other small jewels of the sumptuous…
What's Included
  • Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
  • Entrance to the National Art Gallery
  • Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita
  • Tasting of cured meats, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena in the historic market
  • Entrance to the Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theater
Additional Information

This is a comprehensive tour that allows you to fully experience the magnificent city of Bologna. Spend a day immersing yourself in culture, art, and cuisine while exploring the city’s top attractions. The itinerary is meticulously planned to showcase the incredible gourmet offerings of Bologna, as well as its wealth of architectural and artistic…

Location
Bar Vittorio Emanuele
Piazza Maggiore
Reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna, The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_s
May 7, 2025
Fantastic Tour! - This was an amazing tour! My guide, Riccardo, was incredibly knowledgeable and really showed me some amazing sites, including some off-the-beaten track. That I learned so much more about Bologna than I could have by myself is an understatement. Grazie!
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264mariannet
May 2, 2025
HISTORY AND ART WAS AMAZING - The tour was great. Ricardo was so knowlegeable and passionate about Bologna, the history and the art. He filled our heads with an enormous amount of interesting information. There was alot of fast paced walking and stairs. The little meal was cute and it came at a time that I needed a break. Highly recommend the tour and Ricardo.
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Valeriya_a
Mar 3, 2025
Everything was great / it... - Everything was great / it was a lot of information to digest! Riccardo is very knowledgeable guide!!
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Kevin_k
Mar 1, 2025
Wonderful Day with Riccardo! - Riccardo is an excellent guide for this in-depth experience. He is personable, easy to understand, and has a real passion for art, history, and his city! This was a great way to see many of the best sites in the city in a single day, but he also gave me detailed recommendations of what to do on my second day. Thanks, Riccardo!
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Lisa_h
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent and thorough tour. - Riccardo has encyclopedic knowledge of Bologna, and has access to many private sites that go beyond the usual walking tour. I learned a tremendous amount about the city, from ancient times through to the rennaissance. A surprising highlight was the anatomy school. Would highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Boo_w
Feb 11, 2025
Splendid tour! - Ricardo was great, very passionate and knowledgeable. I loved finding some off-the-beaten path secrets.
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Hrgregorio
Feb 8, 2025
One of my favorite tours ever! - Ricardo was an amazing guide. He asked about my trip and preferences, and made sure to point out sights relevant to my particular interests, including a lot of science and medical history. I saw so much of the city in just a few hours, and went to places i never would have known about without Ricardo! He is very knowledgable and made sure to point out nuances or small details that I would have overlooked. He also gave some tips on photo opportunities. I definitely recommend this tour. It's a fairly fast pace so wear your trainers!
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Alwaystravel_99
Dec 18, 2024
Wonderful day!! - Fabulous tour. Well worth the cost. Riccardo has an incredible depth of knowledge of the history of this area. He is a great teacher and communicator. A pleasure to spend the day with. He has a very unique view that skillfully intertwines art, history and food. We would definitely hire Riccardo when we return to Bologna.
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Paula_o
Dec 18, 2024
Extremely Educational! - Fabulous day. Worth the cost. Riccardo is a fabulous teacher/communicator. His depth of knowledge is unparalleled. He provides an unusual perspective as he weaves art, history and food together. A most enjoyable day. We hope to get back to Bologna again and we will certainly take another tour.
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Crews_l
Dec 15, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour - We booked the tour knowing we had only about 2 days in Bologna. This tour opened our eyes to the history and beauty of the city. Riccardo was amazing. We have taken many walking tours but Riccardo was one of the most knowledgeable and engaging guides we have ever encountered. He showed us places that we would never have seen. Lots of hidden gems. The history of the city as explained by Riccardo was very interesting. He also introduced us to several foods at shops where locales used. The foods were wonderful and fills. We highly recommend this tour. Well worth the price.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).