Bologna Guided Tour

Name: Bologna Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 25.09 USD
Rating: 8.9 (690 reviews)

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

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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.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

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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Meeting point

Piazza Nettuno

Where does the activity end?

Piazza Maggiore

Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 24,959 Travelers·690 reviews

August 27, 2024
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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August 13, 2024
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...
Traveling solo
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May 4, 2024
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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September 12, 2023
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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May 6, 2023
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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April 7, 2023
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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September 10, 2024
Greg Mcdonald
Sydney, Australia
Very interesting and informative. Well done
As a couple
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September 1, 2024
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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August 11, 2024
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...
Traveling solo
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July 24, 2024
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!

8.9

Excellent 24,959 Travelers·690 reviews

August 27, 2024
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...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 13, 2024
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...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 4, 2024
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 ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 12, 2023
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...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 6, 2023
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...
Is this useful?
April 7, 2023
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...
Is this useful?
September 10, 2024
Greg Mcdonald
Sydney, Australia
Very interesting and informative. Well done
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 1, 2024
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.
Is this useful?
August 11, 2024
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...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 24, 2024
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...
With friends
Is this useful?

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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

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!