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Welcome to Bologna! Private Walking Tour

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2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This is the ideal tour of Bologna if you want to get to know the best of the city on a half-day walk in the historic center. You will discover the history and culture behind each building and you will also receive further information to make unique and unforgettable your stay. We will end up in the medieval market area where you can receive some suggestions for your lunch and dinner based on typical local products.
The tour is carried out by a local expert and certified local guide.

I'm a freelance tour guide and often collaborate with many different organizations during the season, so my calendar may not be fully updated.
For every eventuality I recommend sending me a direct message so I can respond promptly and best organize your tour.

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    Meeting Location

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    Piazza del Nettuno
    40124 Bologna BO, Italy

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    End point

    Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
    40126 Bologna BO, Italy

    Again in the city center, just under the famous "two Towers" of Bologna.

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    Piazza Maggiore

    The heart of the city, we will discover something about the history of the city and the main buildings that stands on the square. I will provide also some other general informations about your journey in Bologna! Some other attractions around the square that we will see are: -Sala Borsa and the archeological escavations in the basement of the building -Palazzo Re Enzo -Palazzo de' Banchi
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palazzo del Podesta

    This is one of the buildings that are in Piazza Maggiore. It was the old City Hall during the medieval times. We can also stop under the arcades, in the Tourist office, if you need more informations about Bologna and the sorroundings, and you can also take a city map for free! Inside the building there is a "Voltone", a cross vault that has really a unic feature...
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fontana del Nettuno

    This is one of the simbol of Bologna. Let's discover toghether something more about it and something curious that is on the triton he holds.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica Di San Petronio

    We will say something about this wonderful Church, The 5th Bigger Church in Europe! Currently I cannot guarantee group entry (including a small group) but I will give you information from the outside so that you can visit it later by your own.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Archiginnasio Di Bologna

    One of the main nicknames of the city is "La Dotta", that means the wise, the learned city. Looking at the Archiginnasio Building I can explain you something more about "the oldest university in the western world" dated 1088 BC!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Quadrilatero

    This is a squared area (quadrilatero) that is also called "medieval market" or "middle market". I think it would be better to call it the Food District of Bologna. Here we will discover something more about our rich gastronomy, talking about mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and many other regional deli! I can suggest you some nice spot to have a board of cold cuts and cheeses for the end of the tour...
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

    Under the two towers of Bologna is where we finish our half day tour, talking about the medieval time when Bologna had about 80 towers in its skyline. Some other attractions that I will introduce you here are -the Saint Stephen Complex (aso called the seven churches complex) -The Jewish Ghetto area
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Welcome to Bologna! Private 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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    Activity code: C-191212P3

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