Bologna Private Walking Tour

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Bologna Private Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Not many know that Bologna dates all the way back to 1000 BC! With a history of almost 3000 years, it has played an important role in the world’s events, and one can only imagine how much there is to tell! On our enchanting private walking tour through the city of Bologna we will visit numerous of interesting and off-the-beaten-path places as well as the major piazzas and monuments of this fascinating town. Bologna is a bustling city displaying beautiful sites and is home to the first university in the world! In fact,still to this day it is a popular city among Italian and international students.

Discover this fascinating Medieval town on a Private and Exclusive Walking Tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fontana del Nettuno
Included: Piazza Maggiore
Included: Archiginnasio courtyard
Included: Bologna’s historic University
Included: Municipal Palace
Included: Quadrilatero markets
Included: The “leaning towers” of Bologna
Included: Fully guided experience
Included: Private Tour
Included: Salaborsa
Included: Basilica San Petronio

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Bologna

30 min

On this enchanting private walking tour through the city of Bologna you will visit numerous, interesting and off-the-beaten-path places. A network of porticos along the streets of the center makes this city unique. Walking under the porticos, protected from the sun and the rain, makes it possible to reach many important museums, galleries, main squares and religious buildings, which holds an unexpected patrimony of works of art.
Piazza Maggiore

30 min

The tour commences in the largest square, Piazza Maggiore, located in the ancient part of Bologna. Its medieval buildings have witnessed Bologna’s vibrant public life and intense economic activity for centuries. Nowadays, these historical sites are combined with the latest functional places: Sala Borsa Public Library, the Municipal offices, shops and Cafés.
Basilica Di San Petronio

30 min

This walking tour will obviously be visiting the Basilica of San Petronio and the two "leaning" towers of Bologna. One of the towers was the first seat of the University of Bologna: the Archiginnasio, which still contains unique frescoes and an Anatomic Theater that we also will visit.
Quadrilatero

30 min

The evidence of Bologna's prestigious history is spread out in many places throughout the center. On the Bologna Walking Tour you will also get the chance to explore the Quadrilatero area with its maze of small streets, and the historical market with its colors and flavors, bringing us back to the ancient times. Let our passionate and knowledgeable guide show you the beauty and captivating history of Bologna.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Near the the Neptune Statue in Piazza Maggiore. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

End point

Near the the Neptune Statue in Piazza Maggiore. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.