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- German
- German
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
Explore Bologna at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.
The route covers Bologna's historic center, from Piazza Maggiore to the Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio, passing sites like the Two Towers, the Fountain of Neptune, and the Basilica di San Petronio.
Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your walk at Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the square that turned civic ambition into a stone stage.
Wrap up your tour at Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio. Take a moment to enjoy the courtyard atmosphere and historic exterior before ending your tour.
Itinerary
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1Piazza Maggiore
Start your walk at Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the square that turned civic ambition into a stone stage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Neptune's Fountain
Stand by the Fountain of Neptune and admire Bologna’s Renaissance power move, a god installed to remind everyone who thought they owned the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Look up at Palazzo Re Enzo, the medieval office building that became a very upscale cage for a captured king.
Admission ticket free -
Two Towers (Pass by)
Gaze at Asinelli and Garisenda from street level, Bologna’s leaning siblings built for bragging rights and occasional intimidation.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pause under Casa Isolani’s towering wooden portico, a rare medieval flex in oak that still makes everyone crane their neck.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Circle the Santo Stefano complex from the piazza, a layered “seven churches” situation that never agreed on one personality.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop outside Santa Maria della Vita, where an unassuming façade politely disguises the emotional thunderstorm it shelters.
Admission ticket free -
Basilica Di San Petronio (Pass by)
Admire San Petronio’s famously unfinished façade, Bologna’s civic ego frozen mid project and somehow still impressive.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Wrap up your tour at Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio. Take a moment to enjoy the courtyard atmosphere and historic exterior before ending your tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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