A marvelous tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of Bologna
Ravenna
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration:
6 h
Activity Level:
Moderate
Experience:
Unesco, Family, Historical
Language:
English, Italiano
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Overview
Bologna is the capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region and the home to the oldest university in the world. This city is full of rich history and culture, beautiful buildings, and monuments.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Professional licensed guide
- Entrance tickets
- All fees and taxes
- Food and drinks
Highlights
Archiginnasio Palace
The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most important buildings in the city of Bologna; once the main building of the University of Bologna, it currently houses the Archiginnasio Municipal Library and the Anatomical Theatre.
Basilica di San Petronio
The Basilica of San Petronio is a minor basilica and church of the Archdiocese of Bologna located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. It dominates Piazza Maggiore. The basilica is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Saint Petronius, who was the bishop of Bologna in the fifth century.
Bologna
Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. Its Piazza Maggiore is a sprawling plaza lined with arched colonnades, cafes and medieval and Renaissance structures such as City Hall, the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica di San Petronio. Among the city’s many medieval towers are the Two Towers, leaning Asinelli and Garisenda.
Fountain of Neptune
The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous square, Piazza del Nettuno, next to Piazza Maggiore, in Bologna, Italy The fountain is a model example of Mannerist taste of the Italian courtly elite in the mid-sixteenth century.
Piazza della Mercanzia
On the side of the Two Towers opens the piazza della Mercanzia in Bologna. The square is a very asymmetrical and busy space dominated by the palace of the same name, a splendid example of a gothic building (Palazzo della Mercanzia). It was erected in 1391, and already in the Roman era it was the merchant forum, at the crossroads between the ancient Via Emilia and Via Salaria, which led to Rimini and Ravenna. The project was entrusted to the famous architect of San Petronio and Palazzo Re Enzo, Antonio di Vincenzo.
Piazza Maggiore
Piazza Maggiore is a central square in Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The appearance in the 21st century, generally reflects the layout from the 15th century.
Via Piella Window
A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.
Itinerary
08:00
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship.
You will have a guided tour of the historic center of the city, including all the main sights.
You will have time to have lunch at food district of the city.
In the end, you will be driven back.
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