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- English
- Italian
Bologna is not only a city of food, porticoes, and medieval towers… it also hides a more mysterious and lesser-known side.
On this evening walking tour, you’ll explore the historic center through stories that go beyond the typical tourist experience. From tragic love stories and secret symbols to tales of the Inquisition and dramatic events from modern history, Bologna reveals its hidden layers after dark.
Walk through quiet streets and atmospheric corners while your local guide brings the city to life with engaging storytelling. You’ll discover places you would easily miss on your own and hear stories that are rarely told in traditional tours.
This is not a standard historical visit, but a storytelling experience designed to surprise, intrigue, and show you a different perspective of Bologna.
Perfect for curious travelers who want to explore the city in a unique and memorable way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guests will meet the guide next to the statue in Piazza Galvani, and the guide will be holding a sign that says “Night Tour Bologna”.
Itinerary
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1Basilica di San Domenico
Explore the area around the Basilica of San Domenico, one of Bologna’s most fascinating and atmospheric locations. Here, your guide will reveal stories connected to the Inquisition, witch trials, and mysterious events that took place in this part of the city. Discover hidden details and lesser-known facts that most visitors miss.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Stop beneath the portico of the former Ospedale dei Bastardini, a place filled with powerful and often emotional stories. Learn about the lives of abandoned children who once lived here, along with lesser-known tales, curiosities, and eerie details connected to this historic building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stop by the medieval Torre dei Galluzzi and hear a tragic love story often compared to Romeo and Juliet. Discover how a secret relationship between rival families ended in betrayal, violence, and a dark legend that still echoes in this part of the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
Explore the atmospheric area of Santo Stefano, a unique complex of interconnected churches filled with symbolism and mystery. Learn about its unusual layout, ancient origins, and the legends that make this one of the most intriguing places in Bologna.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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