Bologna Top Historical Sites Private Guided Walking Tour
Your experience will start in Piazza Maggiore where you'll discover its civic medieval palaces: Palazzo di Re Enzo, Palazzo of the Notaries and Palazzo dei Banchi.
- 2 hours
- Mobile voucher
Your experience will start in Piazza Maggiore where you'll discover its civic medieval palaces: Palazzo di Re Enzo, Palazzo of the Notaries and Palazzo dei Banchi. In the square, you'll also find the Fountain of Neptune with the precious late Renaissance sculptures by Giambologna.
You'll then head to the gothic Basilica of San Petronio: inside you'll find the late gothic paintings of Cappella Bolognini and the sun-dial designed by the astronomer Cassini.
You'll then walk along the Pavaglione Portico and its elegant shops until you reach the 16th-century Archiginnasio Palace, the old university building decorated with about 6000 student coat of arms.
You'll stroll through the picturesque alleys of the Mercato di Mezzo and its unique food shops to get to the enchanting Square of Santo Stefano with the complex of Santo Stefano where your tour will end.
Guide options
- Tour guide (German, English, Italian, French, Spanish)
Prices
Included
- Experience the city with our expert local guide.
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Admission fees - Archiginnasio entrance ticket
Tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour does not include entrance to sites which require an entrance fee (in case you decide to visit the interiors too)
- The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of an exceptionally heavy rain the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund
Route
- 1
Piazza Maggiore
Walk through Piazza Maggiore and its civic palaces, all of medieval origins: Palazzo di Re Enzo, Palazzo of the Notaries, Palazzo dei Banchi...
- 2
Fontana del Nettuno
See the Fountain of Neptune, with the precious late Renaissance sculptures by Giambologna...
- 3
Basilica Di San Petronio
Visit the gothic Basilica of San Petronio (on the façade, sculptures by the Sienese artist Jacopo della Quercia): inside, the precious late gothic paintings of the Cappella Bolognini and the sun-dial designed by the astronomer Cassini (XVII century).
- 4
Portico del Pavaglione - World Heritage Site
Walking along the Pavaglione Portico and its elegant shops, you'll reach the 16th century Archiginnasio Palace, the old University building, decorated with about 6.000 coats of arms of students...
- 5
Piazza Santo Stefano
Reach the lovely Square of Santo Stefano, with the complex of Santo Stefano also called the “Jerusalem of Bologna” or “The Seven Churches”, a group of small Romanesque churches...
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
- Meet your guide in front of Biblioteca Salaborsa.
Your guide will hold a TUI sign/flag.