Best walking tour of Bologna

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Welcome to the magical city of Bologna! On this 2-hour walking tour, you will get to experience the architectural wonders of the city, which offers every style, from Gothic, to Baroque, to Renaissance to Classical. Our tour begins at the Archiginnasio Palace, which serves as the main office building for the oldest university in the world – University of Bologna. After, we will walk to Piazza Maggiore, where the Basilica of San Petronio is located.
Following this, we will head to Piazza del Nettuno, which is formed by three administrative buildings placed together. Next, we will see Palazzo del Podestà, which has become the Bargello Museum. Thirdly and lastly, we will explore Captain of the People’s palace.
After, we will see two different towers: the Asinelli tower and the Garisenda Tower. The first offers a panoramic view of the city, but not before climbing more than 400 steps. To conclude your tour, we will explore the area of Quadrilatero, which is home to markets and shops.

What's Included

Certified Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Di fronte all' ingresso principale

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Piazza maggiore

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Piazza del Nettuno

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Torre degli Asinelli

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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