Bologna Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

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1. This small group tour, for a maximum of 14 people, is a great way to discover Bologna with others! It provides an insight into the history of this small and ancient city. A local and top rated guide will meet you in the city centre, before taking you to explore this beautiful city. There’s no need to worry about the weather, no matter if it’s raining or sweltering, there are nearly 40 kilometres of porticos to keep you dry or shaded, and nearly every significant attraction in the city is just a few minutes' walk. The starting point will be the graceful Neptune fountain,

   10 min

2. If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo)

   10 min

3. Walk under the UNESCO Heritage Site Portici of Bologna, a typical feature of the city.

   20 min

4. You will visit the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, once one of the most important buildings of the renowed Università di Bologna.

   10 min

5. Stop in piazza Galvani and admire the beautiful facade of the Basilica of St. Petronio

   10 min

6. Walk into the heart of the historic center of Bologna and discover the Medieval Market with its characteristic "holes".

   10 min

7. Learn about the beautiful architecture in this central square of the city.

   10 min

8. Walk through the narrow alleyways of the Jewish ghetto and learn about its history

   20 min

9. Not far from the Palace are the famous towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, which were referenced by Dante in his ‘Divine Comedy’. These towers appear to lean even more dramatically than the famous leaning tower of Pisa, due to their narrow shape.

   15 min

10. You’ll also have chance to see one of the ‘lost’ canals of Bologna. A small window on via Piella provides a rare glimpse of a canal dating back to the Middle Age, dug to bring the waters of the two rivers into the city centre

    10 min

Cancellation

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

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How it compares in Bologna

• Its from-price is 150% above the median of the 470 experiences we list in Bologna.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 252 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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