Porticoes of Bologna and Basilica San Luca Guided tour

4.4 (25 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the famous arcades of Bologna and the Basilica of San Luca with a local guide who will tell you all the anecdotes.

You will board the San Luca Express, the little train that connects the center to the famous Basilica and during the journey you will be able to admire the most famous arcades in the world, a Unesco heritage site, listening to the stories of the guide.

Once in San Luca you will visit the Basilica and the surrounding area with the guide who will tell you its history while admiring Bologna from above and then you will always return on board the San Luca express together with the guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
Included: Map of Bologna
Included: San Luca Express ticket
Included: Private guide
Included: Earphones

Itinerary

Santuario di Madonna di San Luca

one hour Admission included

Guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Luca and access to the panoramic dome
Portico di San Luca

30 min Admission included

On the way with the San Luca express that takes you from the center of Bologna to the Sanctuary of San Luca you can see one of the most famous arcades in the world that connects the city to the Sanctuary
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

Discover the secrets of the famous arcades of Bologna Unesco Heritage with the local guide
Bologna

30 min

See Bologna from a different perspective

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting is in Piazza Galvani in Bologna, 10 minutes before departure. Look for a Bologna Tour staff member under the statue in the center of the square.

End point

The meeting is in Piazza Galvani in Bologna, 10 minutes before departure. Look for a Bologna Tour staff member under the statue in the center of the square.

Using your ticket

Meet the Bologna Tour staff who will be waiting for you near the statue of Galvani, located in the center of the small square.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
If the train is not available, it will be replaced by an alternative means.