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Bologna Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

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Overview

If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo), as well as piazza del Nettuno, the Santo Stefano complex, San Petronio, Asinelli and Galisenda towers and much more.

Our expert English-speaking guide will share interesting anecdotes and urban legends as you wander by some of the city’s best known monuments, as well as explore hidden canals and porticos.

Bologna is a truly magical place and this tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Top rated guide
  • Pick up/ drop off
  • Entrance tickets
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Nettuno
Bologna BO, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via dell'Indipendenza
Bologna BO, Italy

What To Expect

Fontana del Nettuno

This small group tour, for a maximum of 14 people, is a great way to discover Bologna with others! It provides an insight into the history of this small and ancient city.A local and top rated guide will meet you in the city centre, before taking you to explore this beautiful city. There’s no need to worry about the weather, no matter if it’s raining or sweltering, there are nearly 40 kilometres of porticos to keep you dry or shaded, and nearly every significant attraction in the city is just a few minutes' walk.The starting point will be the graceful Neptune fountain,
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Maggiore

If you’re fascinated by art and history you’ll relish the chance to visit piazza Maggiore which includes the palaces constructed for public administration (Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo di Re Enzo and Palazzo del Capitano del popolo)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portici di Piazza Cavour e Via Farini

Walk under the UNESCO Heritage Site Portici of Bologna, a typical feature of the city.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archiginnasio di Bologna

You will visit the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, once one of the most important buildings of the renowed Università di Bologna.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Galvani

Stop in piazza Galvani and admire the beautiful facade of the Basilica of St. Petronio
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quadrilatero

Walk into the heart of the historic center of Bologna and discover the Medieval Market with its characteristic "holes".
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Mercanzia

Learn about the beautiful architecture in this central square of the city.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Jewish Ghetto

Walk through the narrow alleyways of the Jewish ghetto and learn about its history
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

Not far from the Palace are the famous towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, which were referenced by Dante in his ‘Divine Comedy’. These towers appear to lean even more dramatically than the famous leaning tower of Pisa, due to their narrow shape.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Finestrella

You’ll also have chance to see one of the ‘lost’ canals of Bologna. A small window on via Piella provides a rare glimpse of a canal dating back to the Middle Age, dug to bring the waters of the two rivers into the city centre
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Entrance tickets

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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