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- English
- Italian
- French
Bologna is the city where the first university of the Western world was founded. It is known as the city of music, culture and food. In this tour you will discover which historical periods significantly marked the history and architecture of Bologna. Walking through its narrow streets is the best way to enjoy the city medieval atmosphere and its 40 km-long porticoes. You will visit one of the few still-preserved ghettoes of the region as well as the Archiginnasio, the first official seat of the Alma Mater Studiorum (the university).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
You will have a look at Piazza Maggiore, with its important palaces and at via Rizzoli to understand the original plan of the city and how it has changed throughout history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Your guide will tell you the story of Petronius, Bologna's patron saint. She will illustrate you some important works of art that can be seen inside the church and explain you why this place is so important for the Bolognese people.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
You will visit the first official seat of the university in Bologna
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
You will walk through the most famous food district of the city (the Quadrilatero), where the local food market takes place every day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
You will be told about Bologna in the Middle Ages, when this beautiful building played and important role for the foreign traders entering into town.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
You will discover why this complex is known as the seven chuches or "Sancta Jerusalem", your guide will tell you about its close connections with the Saint Sepulcher and will allow you to understand ancient symbols present inside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
You will stop by the two towers and discover their ancient function and why they became one of the symbols of Bologna.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The guide will take you into the narrow streets of the Jewish ghetto, where the Jews were forced to live till the Italian Unification.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
This is one of the hidden corners of Bologna, known as the “little Venice” which will allow you to understand how different Bologna looked like in the past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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