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Bologna City Walking Tour

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Bologna, Italy

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French, Italian, Spanish

Overview

A classic walking tour through the streets of the city centre. With this guided tour you will discover the history of Bologna and its main cultural attractions. The Old Point of Sale area, the so-called Quadrilateral, the statue of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio are just some of the stops on this wonderful tour.

For those who purchase the option with the Archiginnasio tour, the visit will be carried out in the afternoon, while the group tour of the city of Bologna remains departing in the morning. Availability permitting, if you have special time requirements please specify in the requests which slot you prefer (14 : 10 or 17 : 00).

What's Included

  • Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
  • For those who buy option with Tour Archiginnasio, the visit to the palace will be at 14:10 or 17:00
  • Certified tour guide
  • Gratuities
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Piazza del Nettuno
40124 Bologna BO, Italy

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Basilica Di San Petronio

Visit inside the Basilica
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santo Stefano

Visit of the square
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Quadrilatero

Visit to the ancient market of the quadrilateral among the historical shops
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

External visit of the towers
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archiginnasio Di Bologna

Entrance into the courtyard of the building
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On Sundays there is no entry to the Archiginnasio
  • To access the Basilica of San Petronio you must have adequate clothing (covered shoulders and trousers / skirts at least up to the knee)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna City Walking Tour?

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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  • Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
  • For those who buy option with Tour Archiginnasio, the visit to the palace will be at 14:10 or 17:00
  • Certified tour guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour may be in Italian-English dual language on some days
  • On Sundays there is no entry to the Archiginnasio
  • To access the Basilica of San Petronio you must have adequate clothing (covered shoulders and trousers / skirts at least up to the knee)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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