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Archiginnasio Small Group Guided Tour in Bologna

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  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Join a small-group guided tour of the Archiginnasio di Bologna, one of the city’s most important historical landmarks. Located in the heart of Bologna’s historic center, this iconic building was once home to the world’s oldest university and now houses the city’s main library. During the tour, you’ll explore the stunning Teatro Anatomico, where anatomy lectures were held centuries ago, and learn about the rich history of Bologna’s academic traditions. The tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the cultural and historical significance of this extraordinary site.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local Tour Guide
  • Archiginnasio entrance ticket
  • Welcome Staff
  • Radio Guide to better listen to the guide

Itinerary

  1. The Archiginnasio Palace is one of the most significant buildings in Bologna. Located in the heart of its historic center, it has housed the Municipal Library since 1838. The Palace was built by Cardinal Borromeo between 1562 and 1563 based on a design by the architect Antonio Morandi, known as Terribilia, as the seat of the University

    30 minAdmission included

  2. You will visit the famous Anatomical Hall of the Archiginnasio palace where you can stay for 10 minutes while listening to the guide's story. The hall, called Theatre for its characteristic amphitheatre shape, was designed in 1637 for anatomical lessons by the Bolognese architect Antonio Paolucci known as Levanti, a student of the Carraccis.

    Passes by

  3. On the first floor of the building are the Library and the Historical Rooms. Usually not open without a guided tour. You can admire the hall

    20 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We meet the tourists in front of the entrance of the Archiginnasio
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Bologna

  • Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 470 experiences we list in Bologna.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 95 of 470.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bologna

Bologna, capital of Emilia-Romagna, is a red-roofed university city of arcaded streets, leaning towers and some of Italy's richest food.

Bologna has a university founded in 1088, one of the oldest in Europe, and students fill the medieval centre. Miles of porticoes shelter the streets, and Piazza Maggiore is the main square, with the Basilica of San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune. Two leaning brick towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, rise from the old crossroads, and the Asinelli can be climbed.

Top-ranked sights in Bologna: San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio), Bologna Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers (Due Torri).

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