Bologna's Ancient and Recent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bologna, IT
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Duration: 1-1.5 hours
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Audio guide in English & Italian
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Unlimited access before/after booking
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Offline access to maps & audio
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Private self-guided experience
Discover Bologna's rich history at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour, featuring expert narration and offline access.
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Included
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Lifetime access to this tour in english or italian -
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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Voicemap app for android and ios
Excluded
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Smartphone and headphones -
Transportation
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Food and drink
Discover Bologna's rich history at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour, featuring expert narration and offline access.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient and rich history of Bologna
- Experience the world's largest sundial at San Petronio Basilica
- See the famous Two Towers mentioned in Dante's Inferno
- Stroll beneath the UNESCO World Heritage porticos
- Discover the fascinating stories of Bologna's historical sites
Meeting Point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Piazza del Nettuno, 40124 Bologna BO , Italy
End Point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Piazza del Nettuno, 40124 Bologna BO , Italy
What to expect
Bologna
Bologna is home to some of the best food, the most sublime beauty, and the richest history in all of Italy. Yet it’s rarely on the tourist radar. On this walking tour, award-winning author Frank Bures will give you a taste of authentic Italian culture, show you the city’s many historical sites, and tell you the stories most travelers don’t hear.
Neptune's Fountain
Starting at the Neptune Fountain, you’ll walk through Piazza Maggiore to San Petronio Basilica where you’ll see the world’s largest sundial.
Piazza Maggiore
Starting at the Neptune Fountain, you’ll walk through Piazza Maggiore to San Petronio Basilica where you’ll see the world’s largest sundial.
Basilica di San Petronio
Starting at the Neptune Fountain, you’ll walk through Piazza Maggiore to San Petronio Basilica where you’ll see the world’s largest sundial.
Roxy Bar
Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to see the Roxy Bar, which was featured in the Italian superstar Vasco Rossi’s song Vita Spericolata (The Reckless Life).
The Two Towers
You’ll then make your way to the Two Towers, one of which garnered a mention in Dante’s Inferno, and stroll beneath the famous porticos that became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021.
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
You’ll then make your way to the Two Towers, one of which garnered a mention in Dante’s Inferno, and stroll beneath the famous porticos that became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021.
Garisenda Tower
You’ll then make your way to the Two Towers, one of which garnered a mention in Dante’s Inferno, and stroll beneath the famous porticos that became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021.
Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano - Complesso delle Sette Chiese
Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to take in the “Seven Churches” of Santo Stefano.
Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita
On this tour, you'll stroll pass Santa Maria della Vita.
Portici di Bologna
On this tour, you'll see and learn about the Portici di Bologna.
University Library of Bologna
Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to discover how the world’s oldest university got its start.
Piazza Galvani
Finally, you’ll loop past Piazza Galvani to hear about scientific experiments that electrified frogs before heading back where you started.
Via Guido d'Arezzo
The tour ends back at Via d'Azeglio.
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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels -
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
What our experts say
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Start early to enjoy fewer crowds. -
Visit Piazza Maggiore nearby for photos.
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Bring your own headphones for comfort.
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Explore local gelato shops after the tour.
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Check out the Archiginnasio di Bologna.
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