The best of BOLOGNA and RAVENNA on a Private Tour

7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Join me on this full-day tour to discover the stunning wonders of Bologna and Ravenna, two cities that have played significant roles in Italy's history.

With its ancient university—the oldest in the Western world—Bologna is a cultural hub of extraordinary importance. We'll explore its most evocative monuments and landmarks in the city center.

Ravenna, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its magnificent early Christian mosaics, offers you the chance to see remarkably well-preserved monuments from the 5th and 6th centuries.

We'll meet in Bologna in the morning to begin our exploration of the city's highlights. Afterwards, we'll catch the train together to Ravenna.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Luana - Ravenna tour guide

What is included

Included

Included: guiding service

Not included

Not included: monuments admission fees
Not included: lunch and snack
Not included: train tickets

Itinerary

Fontana del Nettuno

10 min

This is our meeting location. This Renaissance fountain is one of the landmarks of the city, and amazing artworks preserved here.
Piazza Maggiore

25 min

Piazza Maggiore, where some of the most outstanding buildings stand: palazzo d'Accursio, Sala Borsa library, Palazzo del Podestà. We'll visit them in accordance with opening hours.
Basilica Di San Petronio

20 min

We'll visit the Church most beloved by Bolognesi. This basilica houses the longest sundial in the world and hides several stories.
Archiginnasio Di Bologna

25 min Admission not included

The Archiginnasio Palace is the former location of the University of Bologna, the oldest in the western world. There we will have the chance to visit the Anatomy theatre, where autopsies were carried out. (admission fee € 3 per person)
Quadrilatero

15 min

The Quadrilatero is the old food district, full of colors and flavors.
Palazzo della Mercanzia

Passing by

We'll pass through Piazza della Mercanzia and admire the impressive two towers, landmark of the city along with the Neptune Fountain.
Stazione di Bologna Centrale

1 h 20 min Admission not included

We'll take the train "Regionale Veloce" to Ravenna. The journey takes about 1,15hr and the round-trip ticket costs € 15 per person.
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

20 min Admission not included

An amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (combo ticket including all the Unesco sites in this tour € 11,50 per person)
Dante's Tomb

15 min

Dante Alighieri's tomb
Piazza del Popolo

Passing by

the main piazza of Ravenna
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

10 min Admission not included

an amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (including in the combo ticket)
Basilica di San Vitale

20 min Admission not included

an amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (including in the combo ticket)
Ravenna

Passing by

Ravenna train station (end point) and back to Bologna.