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Bologna : a walk into history
$212.45
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Overview
Bologna, the birthplace of the Western world's first university, boasts a rich tapestry of music, culture, and gastronomy. This captivating tour unveils the historical periods that have shaped Bologna's architecture and invites you to wander through its enchanting medieval streets.
- 🏛️ Visit Piazza Maggiore, where you'll admire significant palaces and via Rizzoli, gaining insights into the city's original layout and historical evolution.
- ⛪ Explore the Basilica Di San Petronio and learn about Bologna's patron saint, Petronius, along with the remarkable artworks housed within.
- 📜 Discover the Archiginnasio Di Bologna, the first official seat of the university, rich in history and academic significance.
- 🍽️ Stroll through the Quadrilatero, Bologna's renowned food district, where the vibrant local market buzzes with life daily.
- 🏰 Uncover the history of Palazzo della Mercanzia, an important building for foreign traders during Bologna's medieval era.
- ✝️ Visit the Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, known as the seven churches or "Sancta Jerusalem", and learn about its deep connections to ancient symbols.
- 🗼 Stop by the iconic Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell to discover the ancient functions of these towers, which stand as symbols of Bologna.
- 🕍 Navigate the narrow streets of the Via De' Giudei, the Jewish ghetto that highlights the historical challenges faced by the Jewish community.
- 🏞️ Find the Finestrella, a hidden gem known as “little Venice,” offering a glimpse into Bologna's past charm.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from a professional guide who will enrich your understanding of Bologna's history and culture throughout the tour.
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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
$212.45
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!