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Journey through Bologna's red-brick heart on an immersive academic history tour! Explore the world's oldest university, marvel at anatomical theatres, scientific marvels, and secret gardens. Discover the legends, inventions, and international spirit that earned Bologna its nickname: 'La Dotta'—The Learned. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Itinerary
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1Biblioteca Comunale dell'Archiginnasio
Step into Bologna's Archiginnasio, the historic heart of its university. Marvel at over 6,000 student coats of arms and explore the unique Anatomical Theatre with its 'Spellati' statues. Uncover centuries of academic legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza Galvani
Outside the Archiginnasio in Piazza Luigi Galvani, pose with the legendary scientist's statue where bioelectricity was born. Snap a photo mimicking Galvani's iconic experiment and discover the spark that inspired Frankenstein and modern medicine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Seek out the raised tombs of Bologna's famous Glossators in Piazza San Domenico. Discover ornate monuments to medieval law professors, decipher Latin inscriptions, and spot hidden symbols of justice.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Basilica di San Petronio
Step inside Bologna's Basilica di San Petronio to walk Cassini's Meridian Line—Europe's 17th-century solar observatory. Find your zodiac sign, learn how science and faith intersected here, and discover the basilica's unfinished facade and rebellious history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Peek through the gates of the Collegio di Spagna, a 14th-century sanctuary for Spanish students in Bologna. Spot the Spanish coat of arms, soak up centuries of academic tradition, and imagine the vibrant student life that still thrives within these historic walls.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the Orto Botanico di Bologna, founded in 1568 and home to over 5,000 plant species. Hunt for the ancient Ginkgo biloba, medicinal herbs, carnivorous plants, and the legendary magnolia. A living museum where science meets legend!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step into Palazzo Poggi and journey through the Age of Enlightenment! Marvel at lifelike wax anatomical models, discover star-shaped fortress models, and hunt for the oddest object in the museum's legendary 'Rooms of Wonders.' Perfect for curious minds and history lovers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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