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Bologna : a walk into history
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$212.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Bologna is the city where the first university of the Western world was founded. It is known as the city of music, culture and food. In this tour you will discover which historical periods significantly marked the history and architecture of Bologna. Walking through its narrow streets is the best way to enjoy the city medieval atmosphere and its 40 km-long porticoes. You will visit one of the few still-preserved ghettoes of the region as well as the Archiginnasio, the first official seat of the Alma Mater Studiorum (the university).
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Bologna : a walk into history
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Professional guide
- entrance ticket to the Archiginnasio
Meeting point
Meeting point: on the stairs of the basilica of Saint Petronio
Meeting point: under the arches of Bologna train station main entrance
Return details
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Piazza MaggioreYou will have a look at Piazza Maggiore, with its important palaces and at via Rizzoli to understand the original plan of the city and how it has changed throughout history.
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Basilica Di San PetronioYour guide will tell you the story of Petronius, Bologna's patron saint. She will illustrate you some important works of art that can be seen inside the church and explain you why this place is so important for the Bolognese people.
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Archiginnasio Di BolognaYou will visit the first official seat of the university in Bologna
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QuadrilateroYou will walk through the most famous food district of the city (the Quadrilatero), where the local food market takes place every day.
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Palazzo della MercanziaYou will be told about Bologna in the Middle Ages, when this beautiful building played and important role for the foreign traders entering into town.
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Basilica - Santuario di Santo StefanoYou will discover why this complex is known as the seven chuches or "Sancta Jerusalem", your guide will tell you about its close connections with the Saint Sepulcher and will allow you to understand ancient symbols present inside.
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Le Due Torri Torre degli AsinellYou will stop by the two towers and discover their ancient function and why they became one of the symbols of Bologna.
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Via De' GiudeiThe guide will take you into the narrow streets of the Jewish ghetto, where the Jews were forced to live till the Italian Unification.
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FinestrellaThis is one of the hidden corners of Bologna, known as the “little Venice” which will allow you to understand how different Bologna looked like in the past.
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Bologna : a walk into history
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$212.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!