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Bologna : a walk into history

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Bologna is the city where the first university of the Western world was founded. It is known as the city of music, culture and food. In this tour you will discover which historical periods significantly marked the history and architecture of Bologna. Walking through its narrow streets is the best way to enjoy the city medieval atmosphere and its 40 km-long porticoes. You will visit one of the few still-preserved ghettoes of the region as well as the Archiginnasio, the first official seat of the Alma Mater Studiorum (the university).

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  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Archiginnasio
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Piazza Maggiore

You will have a look at Piazza Maggiore, with its important palaces and at via Rizzoli to understand the original plan of the city and how it has changed throughout history.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Di San Petronio

Your guide will tell you the story of Petronius, Bologna's patron saint. She will illustrate you some important works of art that can be seen inside the church and explain you why this place is so important for the Bolognese people.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archiginnasio Di Bologna

You will visit the first official seat of the university in Bologna
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quadrilatero

You will walk through the most famous food district of the city (the Quadrilatero), where the local food market takes place every day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo della Mercanzia

You will be told about Bologna in the Middle Ages, when this beautiful building played and important role for the foreign traders entering into town.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

You will discover why this complex is known as the seven chuches or "Sancta Jerusalem", your guide will tell you about its close connections with the Saint Sepulcher and will allow you to understand ancient symbols present inside.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

You will stop by the two towers and discover their ancient function and why they became one of the symbols of Bologna.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via De' Giudei

The guide will take you into the narrow streets of the Jewish ghetto, where the Jews were forced to live till the Italian Unification.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Finestrella

This is one of the hidden corners of Bologna, known as the “little Venice” which will allow you to understand how different Bologna looked like in the past.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operated by a business

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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