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Bologna Guided Tour

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Discover Bologna with this guided walking tour that'll take you into the heart of the ‘Red City’. You'll stroll its beautiful streets and visit its most iconic landmarks.

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Piazza Nettuno

Where does the activity end?

Piazza Maggiore

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    Beatriz

    Hagen, Germany

    The guide was really friendly and I was really happy to learn about all of Bologna's hidden secrets. They also give you restaurant recommendations an...

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    Anonymous

    Zimbabwe

    The guide was friendly, and we learned interesting facts and stories about the city of Bologna. However, the tour should not be advertised as FREE, be...

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    Karen

    United Kingdom

    We enjoyed our Bologna city tour very much. Our guide Javi was friendly, knowledgeable and we covered a lot of interesting facts as well as masses of ...

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    Bill

    Durham, United States

    Guide was very informative and personable. Well done! Also, he never even brought up the tipping until the end and even then was very low key about it...

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    Togorean Maria

    Cluj Napoca, Romania

    I had an excellent experience with Mateo (our tourist guide) in Bologna. He was incredibly knowledgeable and provided fascinating insights into the hi...

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    Rupa Kataria

    United States

    Amazing fun and knowledgeable tour ! Our guide was excellent and quite entertaining. Learned a lot about the Bologna town and its history. The tour gu...

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    Greg Mcdonald

    Sydney, Australia

    Very interesting and informative. Well done

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    Cecilia Sepulveda

    Chile

    It was very helpful to know which are the most interesting places in the city, and the entertaining details of it. The guide was very nice.

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    Eleni

    London., United Kingdom

    The tour was very informative and fun. Javier , our tour guide had an amazing energy and was willing to reply to all our questions with a smile on his...

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    Maria Dolores Montaner Matas

    Palma De Mallorca, Spain

    We did a great 2hr Bologna tour with our super professional guide Javier. We definitely recommend him, as well as Civitatis, to discover beautiful ci...

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Discover Bologna with this guided walking tour that'll take you into the heart of the ‘Red City’. You'll stroll its beautiful streets and visit its most iconic landmarks.

Tour Highlights

  • Stroll down the city's charming streets
  • Discover the city's rich history
  • Learn about the oldest University in the Western world
  • Marvel at the iconic Two Towers

What to Expect

Join us for a captivating exploration of Bologna's architectural marvels on this guided walking tour! We'll kick off our adventure at the indicated time, gathering at the heart of the city, Piazza Nettuno, where we'll admire the Fountain of Neptune. From there, we'll embark on a journey through the storied streets of Bologna, taking in its rich history and iconic landmarks.

Our first stop will be at the renowned Piazza Maggiore, hailed as one of Europe's most enchanting squares. Steeped in centuries of history, this bustling square was a focal point of cultural exchange during the Middle Ages. Did you know it once hosted public executions?

While at Piazza Maggiore, we'll marvel at the grandeur of the Basilica of San Petronio, a significant historical site where the coronation of Charles V unfolded. Discover intriguing anecdotes about this monumental structure, among them, the mystery behind its unfinished state. Curious? Join us to uncover the secrets!

Venturing a few steps away, we'll encounter the majestic Archiginnasio, once the seat of the esteemed University of Bologna, the oldest in the Western world. Today, it's preserved as a public library with more than 35,000 literary works.

Our journey will then continue at the Piazza Santo Stefano. Here, we'll pass the charming churches of Santa Maria della Vita and Santo Stefano, leading us to the iconic Two Towers—Asinelli and Garisenda—symbolic of Bologna's medieval heritage.

Of course, we'll visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero and its historic shops. You can stock up on local flavors at this iconic market!

As our tour unfolds, we'll admire the stately Palazzo Re Enzo, which overlooks Piazza Maggiore. Here, we'll end our guided tour of Bologna after 2 hours.

Want to See More of Bologna?

If you'd like to experience even more of what Bologna has to offer, we recommend checking out our other tours in Bologna, such as our food tour of Bologna or our bike tour of Bologna!

Types of activities in Bologna

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Other activities in Bologna

Archiginnasio of Bologna Guided TourBologna Bike TourLamborghini Museum TicketsArchiginnasio Ticket + Tasting at the Quadrilatero MarketRavenna Day TripBologna Vespa TourPalazzo d'Accursio & Clock Tower TicketBologna Sightseeing BusSanctuary of San Luca Guided TourSightseeing Train to the Sanctuary of San Luca

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