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Bologna Top Historical Sites Private Guided Walking Tour

Bologna, Italy
2hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This private guided walking tour begins at Piazza Maggiore, where you will explore the medieval palaces including Palazzo di Re Enzo, Palazzo of the Notaries, and Palazzo dei Banchi. The square also features the Fountain of Neptune, adorned with late Renaissance sculptures by Giambologna. Next, you will visit the gothic Basilica of San Petronio, known for its late gothic paintings in Cappella Bolognini and the sun-dial created by the astronomer Cassini. The tour continues along the Pavaglione Portico, lined with elegant shops, leading to the Archiginnasio Palace, a 16th-century university building showcasing around 6000 student coat of arms. You will navigate through the charming alleys of the Mercato di Mezzo, filled with distinctive food shops, before concluding at the Square of Santo Stefano, where the complex of Santo Stefano is located.

Itinerary

1

Piazza Maggiore

Walk through Piazza Maggiore and its civic palaces, all of medieval origins: Palazzo di Re Enzo, Palazzo of the Notaries, Palazzo dei Banchi...

2

Fontana del Nettuno

See the Fountain of Neptune, with the precious late Renaissance sculptures by Giambologna...

3

Basilica Di San Petronio

Visit the gothic Basilica of San Petronio (on the façade, sculptures by the Sienese artist Jacopo della Quercia): inside, the precious late gothic paintings of the Cappella Bolognini and the sun-dial designed by the astronomer Cassini (XVII century).

4

Portico del Pavaglione - World Heritage Site

Walking along the Pavaglione Portico and its elegant shops, you'll reach the 16th century Archiginnasio Palace, the old University building, decorated with about 6.000 coats of arms of students...

5

Piazza Santo Stefano

Reach the lovely Square of Santo Stefano, with the complex of Santo Stefano also called the “Jerusalem of Bologna” or “The Seven Churches”, a group of small Romanesque churches...

What's included / not included

Experience the city with our expert local guide.
Food & drinksAdmission fees

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please note that this tour does not include entrance to sites which require an entrance fee (in case you decide to visit the interiors too)
  • The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of an exceptionally heavy rain the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund

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