Bologna in one day: Art, History and Gastronomy
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Duration 7 hours
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Private Tour
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Expert Guide in English
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Includes tastings of local foods
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Admission to major attractions
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Public transport access nearby
Explore the art, history, and gastronomy of Bologna in a comprehensive one-day tour, featuring top attractions and local culinary delights.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Entrance to the bolognini chapel, san petronio
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Entrance to the national art gallery
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Entrance ticket to the lamentation of santa maria della vita
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Tasting of cured meats, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of modena in the historic market
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Entrance to the archiginnasio and anatomical theater
Explore the art, history, and gastronomy of Bologna in a comprehensive one-day tour, featuring top attractions and local culinary delights.
Highlights
- "Discover the secrets and masterpieces of Piazza Maggiore"
- "Explore the unique complex of Piazza Santo Stefano"
- "Marvel at the beautiful Baroque church with Renaissance terracotta masterpiece"
- "Immerse yourself in the ancient Renaissance and Baroque palace of Archiginnasio di Bologna"
- "Visit one of Italy's most important museums of painting and ancient art"
Meeting Point
Reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna, The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.
Piazza Maggiore, 1, 40124 Bologna BO , Italy
End Point
Reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna, The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.
Piazza Maggiore, 1, 40124 Bologna BO , Italy
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.
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".
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita
Baroque church with the splendid Lamentation of Nicolò dell'Arca, a Renaissance terracotta masterpiece.
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
Ancient Renaissance and Baroque palace of the University of Bologna, with splendid frescoes, books, historical library and wooden anatomical theatre.
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.
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.
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.
Canale delle Moline
Towers, arcades, medieval houses, palaces, extravagant architecture, hidden canals, noble staircases, frescoed halls, oratories, places of the oldest university in Europe
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.
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.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try the tortellini at a local tavern.
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Visit the historic Quadrilatero market.
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Don’t miss the view from Santo Stefano.
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Sample balsamic vinegar at the market.
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Plan a lunch stop at Trattoria da Gianni.
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