Porticoes of Bologna and Basilica San Luca Guided Tour: Uncover UNESCO Heritage Arcades

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Uncover the UNESCO Heritage arcades of Bologna and explore the Basilica of San Luca on a guided tour. Board the San Luca Express and listen to fascinating anecdotes from a local guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Santuario di Madonna di San Luca - Guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Luca and access to the panoramic dome
Portico di San Luca - On the way with the San Luca express that takes you from the center of Bologna to the Sanctuary of San Luca you can see one of the most famous arcades in the world that connects the city to the Sanctuary
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What's Included

Greeting by Bologna Tour staff
Complimentary map of Bologna
San Luca Express ticket included
Personalized experience with a private guide
Earphones provided for the tour

What's Not Included

Entrance fees

Additional Information

Experience Bologna’s notable arcades and the San Luca Basilica under the guidance of a local expert narrating engaging tales. You’ll take a trip on the San Luca Express - a convenient train service linking the city center to the renowned Basilica. As you commute, you’ll have the opportunity to gaze upon the world’s most distinguished arcades, a unique…

Location

Neptune square

The meeting point is in Piazza Nettuno in Bologna 10 minutes before departure

Cancellation Policy

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

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Silvanamenni

Nov 1, 2025

Pilgrimage - Characteristic but tiring the climb on foot to the Basilica of San Luca that starts at the bottom of Via Saragozza to reach the top with a route of about 5 km all under the characteristic arcades (we counted 640 arches) with uphill stretches of which the last step piece... Many people of various nationalities will keep you company in this path that never seems to end but that you can do sitting from time to time admiring the fantastic frescoes restored in the chapels scattered along the way... At the end you will be rewarded by the beauty and majesty of the basilica... Absolutely to do...

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107h_ctord

Jun 13, 2025

Catch. - After a journey of 5 km and 660 porticoes, you arrive at the basilica, the landscape is very beautiful, the pilgrims who arrive are many. You can visit the tower, I recommend doing it is very interesting. The basilica is beautiful.

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Debra_i

Jun 7, 2025

Porticoes of Bologna - Victoria was fantastic explaining details of bologna and its history. Very good. Very easy connection for beginning tour

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Voyage54001047724

Apr 25, 2025

An unprecedented descent - A beautiful trip and a prepared and attentive guide. He told everything in detail and accompanied us in the descent on foot (not planned) from the Basilica of San Luca... made us discover a part of Bologna unpublished!

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Matiz15

Apr 24, 2025

Basilica of San Luca - I recommend the train tour to visit the Basilica of San Luca and enjoy the view of the Bolognese hills during the trip. The basilica is wonderful. An unmissable stop in the city tour.

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Joannea584

Oct 2, 2025

Taxi up, walk down is my advice! - Didn't do a tour, went independently. We took a taxi to the Basilica then walked back down through the porticos. It took us an hour and 40 minutes to get down. Advise against walking up unless you're fit as it is uphill almost constantly. Interesting frescoes, great views, would recommend as it's so unusual. Save for a rainy day if you have one as it's all under cover. Loved Bologna!

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Pinosfamily

Aug 15, 2025

Walk with beautiful panorama - You can reach the Basilica by car, by train from the center of Bologna or on foot. We left on foot from Zaragoza (we parked near the cemetery, before Dallara) and reached the basilica along all the arcades. The day was uncertain and the porches protected us from the rain (in the case of extreme heat they also protect us from the sun). Stairs are done without problems but if you are not physically prepared they require a little effort. During the journey you have a view of the whole city and with the sun you can enjoy a beautiful panorama. Arrived at the top we visited the Basilica (free admission). You pay the ticket only if you decide to climb the dome.

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Marmafat

Jun 1, 2025

Plus the porticos of the church - We started the route from the Dall'Ara stadium, climbing through the magnetic arcades to the top for on the dome of the sanctuary of San Luca, from where you can admire the 360-degree panorama. More beautiful is the ascent through these enchanting arcades of the church itself, but the climb brings with it something fascinating that is worth seeing.

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Sightsee45233914808

May 1, 2025

Very enjoyable - The guide, Victoria, was excellent. She provided good descriptions of the area and the sanctuary. The sanctuary was very interesting and we were treated to beautiful singing by visiting priests.

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Relax826527

Jun 14, 2025

disastor - The tour guide showed up late. There was no room for us on the trolley. We would have to wait 90 minutes in 95 deg heat for the next departure. Very stupid and unprofessional operation. This has become common on Viatour. Please refund our money.

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