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Bologna Bike Tour: explore the Old Town & Secret Spots

5(1 review)Bologna, Italy
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will bike through Bologna, visiting both popular landmarks and hidden locations. The tour includes major sites like Piazza Maggiore, the University of Bologna, and the Jewish Ghetto, as well as a stop at Giardini Margherita. Travelers will also discover lesser-known canals that reflect the city's history. This tour is best suited for those who enjoy cycling and wish to see Bologna from a different angle. It is not advisable for individuals who prefer walking or cannot ride a bike. The experience is guided by a local tour leader.

Itinerary

1

Piazzetta Prendiparte

A quiet hidden square dominated by one of Bologna's few surviving medieval towers. The Torre Prendiparte, once a symbol of power for the city's noble families, offers a rare glimpse into Bologna's dramatic medieval skyline.

2

Il Ghetto Ebraico di Bologna

Tucked behind Piazza Maggiore, the Jewish Ghetto is a maze of narrow streets with a centuries-old history. This intimate neighborhood was home to Bologna's Jewish community and still carries traces of its layered past in every corner.

3

Piazza Maggiore

The beating heart of Bologna. Surrounded by stunning medieval and Renaissance architecture, including the Basilica di San Petronio and Palazzo d'Accursio, this grand square is where the city has gathered for centuries — and still does today.

4

Archiginnasio Di Bologna

The original home of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. Its porticoed courtyard and famous Anatomical Theatre make it one of the most fascinating — and often overlooked — buildings in the city center.

5

Giardini Margherita

Bologna's most beloved public park, just beyond Porta Castiglione. A favorite spot for locals jogging, cycling, and relaxing on the grass. The perfect place to take a breath, soak up everyday Bolognese life, and feel like a true local.

6

Piazza Santo Stefano

One of the most evocative squares in Bologna, shaped by the complex of the Seven Churches — a remarkable ensemble of interconnected Romanesque basilicas dating back to the 5th century. Quiet, atmospheric, and unlike anywhere else in the city.

7

Finestrella Di Via Piella

Bologna's best-kept secret: a hidden canal with a tiny window — the so-called "finestra sul canale" — that frames a view straight out of Amsterdam. A surprising reminder that Bologna was once a city of waterways, and a perfect final image to take home.

What's included / not included

Use of bicycleLicensed Tour Leader
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is NOT suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Good to know

  • Difficulty: Easy/intermediate. Good riding skills are required, since the tour is on roads open to traffic
  • Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund.
  • This tour will never be cancelled due to rain. In case of rain the tour leader will decide the best alternative for the whole group. Please be aware that refunds will not be guaranteed to those who won’t accept the offered alternative.

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