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Dedicated to the fifth-century bishop Petronius, who became Bologna’s patron saint, the San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio) dominates Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city. One of the largest churches in the world and a soaring example of Gothic grandeur, the basilica Is a highlight of any Bologna city tour.
Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, 40124
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Historical Tour of Bologna
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A mix of art masterpieces, history, food stories, legends and secrets described by a local art lover with a great experience and knowledge of the city. The tour itself will be like a dive into history and time. All information about art will be experienced by the visitors as a trip enriched with details about life, food, culture, music and traditions of those ages.
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$137.80
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Bologna City Walking Tour
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Enjoy a tour through the streets of the historic center of Bologna, in the company of a licensed tour guide, to discover all the secrets that this unique city hides.
You will discover one of the most impressive churches in the world, San Petronio, and stroll through some of the most evocative squares in the city, which have inspired great songwriters such as Lucio Dalla or Gianni Morandi!
You will fall in love with the narrow streets of the historic market and will remain with your nose up in front of the elegant grandeur of the Asinelli Tower, the last bastion of the medieval grandeur of the city.
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Classic Walking Tour Bologna
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Bologna is rich in cultural and culinary treasures. Experience both with this walking tour that touches on the city’s top sights before ending with a tasting of famed local specialties in a landmark gourmet shop. Explore highlights like Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers and learn about their history and architecture from your guide. Cap off your tour with a stop in a local delicatessen to sample area wine and delicacies.
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Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Bologna
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Make the most of your day in Bologna with this guided walking tour that touches on the city’s A-list sights in just hours. Stroll beneath the UNESCO-listed porticoes to the main Piazza Maggiore to visit Basilica of San Petronio and Fountain of Neptune, gaze up at the twin medieval towers - a symbol of the city - and admire other significant city landmarks while you learn about Bologna's long history and famed cuisine.
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$53.00
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$53.00

Secret Food Tours Bologna w/ Private Tour Option
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Treat your hungry self to a food tour of Bologna, and discover why the city is known for its love of gastronomy. With a local guide, you’ll savor breakfast, then sample fresh pasta, balsamic vinegar, cheese, wine, gelato, and even a secret dish—to be revealed on the tour. Explore the city by foot in between tastings, and learn about Bologna and its food heritage through the tour. Just let the local supplier know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.
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$89.60
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Bologna Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
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Explore the historic streets of Bologna with a private guide leading the way during this walking tour. See top landmarks including Piazza Maggiore, taste espresso under the famous portici (arched colonnades), and wander through the Montagnola Market. The itinerary can be customized according to your interests.
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$238.57
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$238.57
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour
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Feel like you're exploring Rome with a local friend who knows all the best places to go, see and eat on a private half-day walking tour. Get introduced to the layout of the sprawling city and its major sights, plus explore historic bridges, hidden squares, and lively neighborhoods not on the typical tourist path. Learn what it's like to actually live in the ancient capital, and get personalized tips on how to make the most of your Roman holiday.
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Private Local Tour Guide Bologna: Kickstart your Trip, 100% Personalized
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Get a feel for Bologna on an intimate private walking tour. In addition to navigating and translating, your guide customizes the day’s itinerary according to your interests, planning stops at top landmarks and hidden gems loved by locals. Leave with an inside perspective on the city and a handle on its layout and transit system.
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$108.22
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$108.22
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CSTRents - Bologna Segway PT Authorized Tour
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See Bologna, with its narrow streets, crooked medieval towers and miles and miles of arcaded walkways, from a different perspective: from a Segway. Cruise around this handsome Italian city on a Segway, learning about the history of each place, and seeing major landmarks, such as the five-hundred-year-old Fountain of Neptune, the Basilica di Santo Stefano, and much more. This small-tour is limited to just eight participants, which means you’ll get plenty of attention from the local guide.
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Old Town Bologna: Murder Mystery City Game
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Be the hero of a quest and follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories in Bologna.
You will learn about Bologna’s terracotta art and many of the stories behind the city’s most iconic places. You will see the historical Ghetto, walk along the legendary Via dell’Independenza, and much more.
Are you up for discovering Bologna with a twist of mystery? You’ve come to the right place.
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Uncover the stories behind Bologna’s central square
Learn about the puzzling history of the Old University
Discover the city’s most famous marketplace
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
The city game will take you about 1 hour to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.
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$5.29
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Bologna
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This tour will provide you with an experience above and beyond tasting some of the best Italian food in places where locals enjoy dining. A combination of flavorful ingredients, local produce, old-world knowledge and a centuries-old passion for food is why Bologna is the country's culinary capital.
As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
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$197.86
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$197.86
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Private tour of Bologna, its University and its UNESCO heritage arcades
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The only Bologna tour dedicated to the world of the University and the arcades (now a UNESCO heritage site). The Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio with its Anatomical Theater and its immense collection of books and on the other side the Palazzo della Scienza (Palazzo POGGI), which became a large collection of natural finds, and a model for the study of science in the XVIII century .. on a European level.
The visit is completed by the numerous and splendid churches linked to the art and world of the city study, from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
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$159.00
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$159.00
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Bologna Private Walking Tour
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Explore the beautiful and historic capital of Emilia-Romagna on this private 2-hour walking tour in Bologna. See the highlights of the bustling city and hear about Bologna's university, the oldest in the world. Learn about Bologna's fascinating history, dating back to 1000 B.C., and how the city remains popular among Italian and international students. Discover this fascinating and Medieval town with your private guide.
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$154.76
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Discover Bologna an amazing city
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The beauty of Bologna is not only that it's got (almost) everything that you expect of a big city, but on a human scale, Bologna is not only the seat of the oldest Western World University, founded in 1088, it also has an established reputation of capital of gastronomy and a well preserved medieval city centre containing some 40 kilometres of porticoes built over 1,000 years.
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Welcome to Bologna! Private Walking Tour
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This is the ideal tour of Bologna if you want to get to know the best of the city on a half-day walk in the historic center. You will discover the history and culture behind each building and you will also receive further information to make unique and unforgettable your stay. We will end up in the medieval market area where you can receive some suggestions for your lunch and dinner based on typical local products.
The tour is carried out by a local expert and certified local guide.
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$127.20
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$127.20
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour
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Avoid the hassle of keeping up with a large group and explore Bologna with a private guide. Take in the best of the city in just a few hours, including the main Piazza Maggiore and its basilica and Neptune Fountain, the Two Towers, and the historic market. Opt to visit the Archiniginnasio Palace or the panoramic terrace and relax over a drink at the oldest “osteria” in the city.
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$118.72
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$118.72
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2-Hour Walking Tour Discovering the "Musical" Side of Bologna
Bologna has been named Unesco Creative city since 2006: get the opportunity to discover the "musical" side of the city with this walking tour that will take you around the town centre to discover all the stories and facts of the music and Bologna.
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$68.90
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Bologna Highlights Small Group Tour with a Local Guide
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On this history-packed, small-group tour of Bologna, you’ll discover a mix of top attractions and under-the-radar sites. Wander along medieval-era canals, see a pair of towers that lean more than Pisa, and learn about the origins of the spectacular buildings in Piazza Maggiore. You’ll listen to entertaining facts and legends along the way.
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$94.34
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Small-Group Bologna Tour of City Highlights with Top-Rated Local Guide
Bologna has a long and fascinating history, bound up in its fine palaces, churches, and towers. With this small-group tour, dive deep into the historical context of its impressive architecture with the insights and explanations provided by your guide. Stroll through the main square to take in its monumental fountain, stop at the city’s two basilicas, and admire its soaring towers and forgotten canals.
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$83.74
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Bologna Highlights, city walking tour with private guide
A journey from the medieval reminders of the ancient city to the Renaissance and beyond, seeing the signs of its past.
An enchanting tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of the historical center of Bologna, the location of the oldest University in western world, dating back to 1088 A. D.
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$112.31
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$112.31
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Three Days in Bologna and Modena between Motor Culture and Cuisine
I therefore want to give you some suggestions to discover Bologna, the red, the learned and the fat.
Why is it so called?
Red for the colors of the bricks with which the towers and palaces were built and for the political alignment of the inhabitants and for the car and engine houses that are located between Modena and Bologna.
Dotta because it has the oldest university in the world. Cradle of culture.
Fat for food (tortellini, lasagna, mortadella) and for the rounded shapes of the Bolognese girls.
A three-day guided tour with guide and guide to discover the secrets of Bologna and its surroundings.
A journey for everyone, a 360 ° view of the capital of Emilia thanks to our certified guides and escorts.
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$802.18
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$802.18
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Best of BOLOGNA on a Private Tour
An enchanting tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of the historical center of Bologna, the seat of the most ancient European university, dating back to 1088 A. D.
This visit will give you the chance to witness the real heart of the city, walking through its most ancient area and monuments.
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$265.01
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$265.01
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BOLOGNA, City & Food Private Tour
Enjoy Bologna's rich history and food culture in a single tour!
Experience the best of Bologna with a local guide, who let you delve into the magical atmosphere of the city center.
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$296.81
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$296.81
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Bologna: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour
Join this guided tour of Bologna’s old center, one of the best preserved in Europe. You'll walk through fascinating squares and welcoming typical arcades, and have the chance to visit historical churches and stunning ancient palazzi.
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$263.95
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$263.95
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- Bologna Piazza Maggiore
- Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)
- Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio)
- Two Towers (Due Torri)
- Prendiparte Tower (Torre Prendiparte)
- Oratory of Santa Cecilia (Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia)
- Basilica of San Domenico (Basilica di San Domenico)
- Basilica of Santo Stefano (Basilica di Santo Stefano)
- Bologna University Quarter
- Albergati Palace (Palazzo Albergati)
- National Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna)
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)
- Ducati Museum (Museo Ducati)
- Marconi Museum (Museo Marconi)
- Lamborghini Museum (Museo Lamborghini)