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Bologna in one day: Art, History and Gastronomy

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Bologna, Italy

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Overview

It is an extremely complete tour to discover the wonderful Bologna. A day of culture, art and gastronomy among the main attractions of the city. The program has been carefully studied in order to be able to combine the great potential of Bolognese gastronomy, and those of the rich architectural and artistic heritage, such as the splendid churches, palaces, the very ancient university, canals and towers, and finally a rich museum of ancient art, the National Art Gallery.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
  • Entrance to the National Art Gallery
  • Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza Maggiore
    40124 Bologna BO, Italy

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    What To Expect

    Piazza Maggiore

    We will discover the secrets and the great masterpieces of the square, such as the terracotta works of Nicolo' dell'Arca, the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Comunale and San Petronio. We will visit some splendid frescoed rooms of the Palazzo Comunale, the grand staircase of Bramane's horses and other small jewels of the sumptuous building.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Piazza Santo Stefano

    Large and unique complex of early medieval buildings, medieval and Romanesque interiors, Gothic palaces, specialized art museum, frescoes, medieval porticoes and spiral staircases, terrace with a view of the towers and Bologna from "high".
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

    Baroque church with the splendid Lamentation of Nicolò dell'Arca, a Renaissance terracotta masterpiece.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Archiginnasio Di Bologna

    Ancient Renaissance and Baroque palace of the University of Bologna, with splendid frescoes, books, historical library and wooden anatomical theatre.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

    Visit one of the most important museums of painting and ancient art in Italy, from Giotto to Raphael, from Titian to Guido Reni, from Ercole de Roberti to Carracci and Guercino, from Vitasle da Bologna to Parmigianino.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Quadrilatero

    Places of history, art and gastronomy in the ancient market of Mezzo do Bologna, among historic stalls, taverns and traditional shops, a real medieval Emilian souk.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

    Great art gallery church, with the famous Bentivoglio Chapel, a masterpiece of the Emilian Renaissance, Oratory of Santa Cecilia with frescoes and musical venues.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Canale delle Moline

    Towers, arcades, medieval houses, palaces, extravagant architecture, hidden canals, noble staircases, frescoed halls, oratories, places of the oldest university in Europe
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica di San Domenico

    Basilica treasure trove of art and architecture, from the Ark of Nicola Pisano, Nicolò and Michelangelo, to the alchemical wooden choir, from Mozart's favorite organ to the Renaissance cloister.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

    Visit to a medieval and early medieval complex of inestimable value, built in the image and likeness of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.
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    40 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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna in one day: Art, History and Gastronomy?

    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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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
    • Entrance to the National Art Gallery
    • Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita
    • Tasting of cured meats, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena in the historic market
    • Entrance to the Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theater

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Free Cancellation

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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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