Bologna : a walk into history

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About this activity

Bologna is the city where the first university of the Western world was founded. It is known as the city of music, culture and food. In this tour you will discover which historical periods significantly marked the history and architecture of Bologna. Walking through its narrow streets is the best way to enjoy the city medieval atmosphere and its 40 km-long porticoes. You will visit one of the few still-preserved ghettoes of the region as well as the Archiginnasio, the first official seat of the Alma Mater Studiorum (the university).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French
Operated by: Elisa Cornacchia

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: entrance ticket to the Archiginnasio

Itinerary

Piazza Maggiore

5 min

You will have a look at Piazza Maggiore, with its important palaces and at via Rizzoli to understand the original plan of the city and how it has changed throughout history.
Basilica Di San Petronio

10 min

Your guide will tell you the story of Petronius, Bologna's patron saint.

She will illustrate you some important works of art that can be seen inside the church and explain you why this place is so important for the Bolognese people.
Archiginnasio Di Bologna

10 min Admission not included

You will visit the first official seat of the university in Bologna
Quadrilatero

10 min

You will walk through the most famous food district of the city (the Quadrilatero), where the local food market takes place every day.
Palazzo della Mercanzia

5 min

You will be told about Bologna in the Middle Ages, when this beautiful building played and important role for the foreign traders entering into town.
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

15 min

You will discover why this complex is known as the seven chuches or "Sancta Jerusalem", your guide will tell you about its close connections with the Saint Sepulcher and will allow you to understand ancient symbols present inside.
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

5 min

You will stop by the two towers and discover their ancient function and why they became one of the symbols of Bologna.
Via De' Giudei

10 min

The guide will take you into the narrow streets of the Jewish ghetto, where the Jews were forced to live till the Italian Unification.
Finestrella

10 min

This is one of the hidden corners of Bologna, known as the “little Venice” which will allow you to understand how different Bologna looked like in the past.