Bologna's Hidden Heart: An Unforgettable 2-Hr City Walk
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A classic walking tour through the streets of the city centre. With this guided tour you will discover the history of Bologna and its main cultural attractions. The Old Point of Sale area, the so-called Quadrilateral, the statue of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio are just some of the stops on this wonderful tour. For those who purchase the option with the Archiginnasio tour, the visit will be carried out in the afternoon, while the group tour of the city of Bologna remains departing in the morning. Availability permitting, if you have special time requirements please specify in the requests which slot you prefer (14 : 10 or 17 : 00).
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catherine_g, 10/27/2025 12:52:42 PM
This is a must do tour in Bologna! We had an amazing tour guide and learned so much about the history and culture of Bologna. Well worth your time
Timothy_F, 10/27/2025 9:28:00 AM
Great personality… explained the local history. Very good with speaking English. Highly recommend… OK
Cindy_R, 10/23/2025 11:47:27 AM
Saw much of the old center of Bologna and a lot of information in a condensed time frame. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable, however he spoke much too fast and his accent made it more difficult to understand unfortunately. So we got less out of the tour than we would have liked. Maybe others could understand better.
Brent_S, 10/22/2025 10:07:17 AM
Helena was our guide and very knowledgeable. She took the time walking us through Bologna and we never felt rushed.
John_D, 10/19/2025 3:17:10 PM
Our Guide was a native of Belogna and clearly one who loved and appreciated her heritage. She was a wealth of information without loading us up with more than than we needed to stay interested. A true professional!
Christina_S, 10/19/2025 2:59:03 PM
The walking tour of Bologna was fantastic! Our guide Cristina was soo knowledgeable & interesting to listen to. She knew so much of the history of Bologna & Italy in general. The tour enhanced our trip so much & made it more meaningful. Cristina went above & beyond explaining things to us & also gave us some recommendations for places to eat. Bellissimo 🇮🇹
John_K, 10/19/2025 1:33:34 PM
Excellent tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the local culture and history. Highly recommended.
Jane_S, 10/17/2025 11:12:15 AM
Excellent walking tour of the historical highlights. Niccolo was very knowledgeable and made it very interesting. Thoroughly recommend.
Amelia_M, 10/16/2025 12:42:37 PM
Wow!! This was a fabulous tour with one of the most passionate and knowledgeable guides I’ve ever had!! This was no ordinary walking tour - this was a living art and history tour which will give me lasting memories long after I leave. The history of Bologna is incredible and the way that our guide delivered the information was in a way that I will never forget. I did this tour on my first day in Bologna and it made me appreciate the historical context when exploring the city on my own. I loved Bologna and will be back ❤️
Vishnu_N, 10/15/2025 11:37:19 PM
We had an outstanding walking tour of Bologna with Ricardo. He was passionate, deeply knowledgeable, and brought the city’s architecture, art and history vividly to life. From start to finish, it was engaging, insightful, and full of local charm. A truly memorable experience—highly recommended
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour may be in Italian-English dual language on some days
- On Sundays there is no entry to the Archiginnasio
- To access the Basilica of San Petronio you must have adequate clothing (covered shoulders and trousers / skirts at least up to the knee)
Departure point
Meeting point at the Fountain of Neptune, in front of the statue and near the stairs of the Vittorio Emanuele bar.Return details
A classic walking tour through the streets of the city centre. With this guided tour you will discover the history of Bologna and its main cultural attractions. The Old Point of Sale area, the so-called Quadrilateral, the statue of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio are just some of the stops on this wonderful tour. For those who purchase the option with the Archiginnasio tour, the visit will be carried out in the afternoon, while the group tour of the city of Bologna remains departing in the morning. Availability permitting, if you have special time requirements please specify in the requests which slot you prefer (14 : 10 or 17 : 00).Redemption
Meeting point 15 min before departure with the check in guide24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund