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Best walking tour of Bologna

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Overview

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.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Certified Guide

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Di fronte all' ingresso principale

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

  1. Archiginnasio Di Bologna

    Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio

  2. Piazza Maggiore

    20 min

    Piazza maggiore

  3. Neptune square

    20 min

    Piazza del Nettuno

  4. Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

    15 min

    Torre degli Asinelli

Cancellation Policy

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

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking

FAQs about Best walking tour of Bologna

Can I cancel Best walking tour of Bologna for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 hours.

Where does it start?

Di fronte all' ingresso principale

What's included?

  • Certified Guide

Which places does it visit?

It visits Archiginnasio Di Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, Neptune square, Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.

What fitness level is needed?

It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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