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San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting

3.5 (74 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting

About this activity

The Basilica of San Luca is one of the symbols of the city of Bologna.

At the meeting point you will receive from a member of our staff a map and a table with the timetables of the return train, available every 45 minutes.

This tour departs every day and will help you discover the city aboard the San Luca Express, on which audio guides, available in 10 languages, will tell you the history of the city until your arrival at the Basilica of San Luca.

You will have the opportunity to visit this sacred and very important place for the city of Bologna and you can decide what time to return by consulting the timetables on the map. On board you will find staff who will welcome you and answer your questions.

On your return you can taste the specialties of Bologna with 2 typical tastings, in the welcoming setting of the historic market.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 60 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by
Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Welcome from Bologna Tour staff
  • Included: Map of Bologna
  • Included: Tasting of typical local products
  • Included: Multilingual audio guide
  • Included: SKIP-THE-LINE San Luca Express Ticket
  • Included: Entrance Basilica of San Luca

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Guide

Itinerary

San Luca, a suggestive and breathtaking basilica, dominates the city of Bologna and its wonderful and verdant hills : climbing on the train you can admire both the city and the hills, and then arrive at the church, of which you can admire the suggestive interior, beautifully decorated. A member of our staff will accompany you to the departure point of the San Luca Express, helping you with check-in, skipping the line with reserved seats and giving you vouchers for the two tastings that await you in the city at the end of your tour.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Santuario di Madonna di San Luca

  3. Quadrilatero

  4. Piazza Maggiore

  5. Portico di San Luca

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Near the statue of Galvani our staff awaits you. Please arrive 10 min before the scheduled meeting point time

End point

  • Near the statue of Galvani our staff awaits you. Please arrive 10 min before the scheduled meeting point time

Using your ticket

At the meeting point the person of our staff will deliver the tickets for the train and will accompany you to departure. Reach the Bologna Tour staff who will be waiting for you near the statue in the center of the 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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • 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)

  • The audio guide is always available in Italian and English. However, for the other 8 languages, availability is not guaranteed for all timeslots. For specific requests, please contact us.

  • If the train is not available, it will be replaced by an alternative means.

Options

  • San Luca Experience And Food Tasting

  • San Luca Pic-Nic

    Picnic box: 1 Fridge Box

    Mix of Bolognese cured meats

    Diced mortadella

    Parmigiano Reggiano flakes

    Crushes

    Drink

    Waterfall

    Tasting Box

  • San Luca + Inside city tour

Traveller ratings

3.5 out of 5 · 74 reviews
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