Historical Tour of Bologna: An Artistic and Cultural Journey Through Time

Embark on a captivating historical tour of Bologna, immersing yourself in art, culture, and the city’s rich heritage. Discover masterpieces, indulge in food stories, and uncover hidden secrets with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Ancient medieval structures in the main square, the four “speaking” corners, hidden gems of the textile market, the Renaissance-era Neptune fountain, and the Council Palace’s facade with its historic clock.
Points of Interest

  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Palazzo d’Accursio
  • Basilica di San Petronio
  • Archiginnasio di Bologna
  • Basilica - Santuario di Santo…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

A blend of fine arts, historical accounts, culinary narratives, myths, and undisclosed facts, shared by a local aficionado with profound knowledge and experience of the city. The tour would be akin to a journey back in time. All art-related information will unfold before the visitors as an enriching expedition packed with details about the way of life, gastronomy, culture, music, and traditions of those eras.

Location
Bar Vittorio Emanuele
Piazza Maggiore
I will wait for travellers in front of Caffè Vittorio Emanuele, next to Piazza Maggiore.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rose_f
Sep 11, 2025
Fantastic tour - What a great tour and Riccardo is so knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour. So much to learn and see. Bolognas history is underrated. Thank you Riccardo for your dedication
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Sfrecciao
Aug 19, 2025
Thanks Riccardo! - An amazing guide for those who want to know Bologna, its history, art and why not, even its cuisine. He showed a great passion for his city and a great love for his work knowing how to involve and tell without ever being boring. Recommended!
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Nax2
Aug 19, 2025
Bologna wonderful! - Thanks to Riccardo we discovered wonderful corners of Bologna, which no one had been able to recommend in the previous days of stay. It was incredibly engaging and helpful even with our little girl, who was able to appreciate so much art, culture but also legends and stories about the secrets of Bologna. Highly recommended tour, even for culinary advice... and you know that we Italians on food expect a lot!
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Janine
May 20, 2025
Enthusiastic and passionate guide - Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about the history. We highly recommend this guide if you want to hear and see the historical wonders of Bologna.
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Cheryl_c
May 19, 2025
I gained a deeper... - We gained a deeper appreciation for Bologna, its beauty and history. We discovered outstanding art and architecture throughout the city. Ricardo is a passionate ambassador of his city and shared his knowledge generously.
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Tim_f
Apr 16, 2025
Such a knowledgeable... - Such a knowledgeable guide. We saw so much we would never have known was in plain sight. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Kelly_r
Apr 10, 2025
Deep history of Bologna history - Riccardo was such a font of information. He had so much depth on the history of Bologna, the influences and even some special places not well known by some who may just do a high level tour. We loved it!
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Elizabeth_m
Feb 27, 2025
Simply amazing - Very informative. Put Bologna in a wonderful historic context. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city. Great recommendations. Highly recommended.
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Amandac_b
Jan 18, 2025
A hidden treasure - A superb tour of the history of art and architecture of Bologna. Ricardo’s passion for the art and architecture of Bologna is passionate and inspiring. His knowledge is extensive and detailed. The tour has inspired me to study the history of Italian art. This tour is a must-do on any Italian adventure. Bologna has rich and underrated treasures. Buono 👍
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Getaway655540
Apr 15, 2025
Bad service - Bad service, first and last time we take it! Spend almost 20 euros for half an hour waiting in line, ridiculous!!!
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).