Bologna Guided Tour

Name: Bologna Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 25.11 USD
Rating: 8.9 (690 reviews)

The guide conducted the tour in an engaging way for both adults and the child with us. She didn't burden us with complic...

Sara Virotta

Discover Bologna with this guided walking tour that'll take you into the heart of the ‘Red City’. You'll stroll its beautiful streets and visit its most iconic landmarks.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Piazza Nettuno

Where does the activity end?

Piazza Maggiore

Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 24,959 Travelers·690 reviews

April 20, 2026
Sara Virotta
Italy
The guide conducted the tour in an engaging way for both adults and the child with us. She didn't burden us with complicated information, but tried to...
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September 28, 2026
Cinzia Cruciani
Roma, Italy
Our guide, Ilaria, besides being very knowledgeable, was incredibly friendly, witty, and so, so approachable! It was a pleasure listening to her extol...
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September 25, 2026
Guido
Brescia, Italy
The guide, very knowledgeable and helpful, was very good. The tour provides an excellent introduction to the center of Bologna so you can explore the ...
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September 19, 2026
Ivan Matteo
Como, Italy
Excellent experience. Not knowing Bologna, we tried this short guided tour, which was very interesting. Well done!
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July 11, 2026
Enrique
Valencia, Spain
Well, the whole explanation about the city was very interesting.
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June 27, 2026
Jennifer
Italy
I think the guide was called Assunta but I'm not sure, she was excellent, very good, very knowledgeable.
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June 12, 2026
Luciano Parboni
Tarquinia, Italy
Daniela is very knowledgeable and empathetic.
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May 30, 2026
Marzia Baldi
Bergamo, Italy
Riccardo is a wonderful person, a well of knowledge!!
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Eva
Barcelona, Spain
Clear knowledge of the subject and a very good communicator.
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May 23, 2026
Rosario Cammilleri
Belluno, Italy
The guide was very good and therefore the visit was excellent.
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Discover Bologna with this guided walking tour that'll take you into the heart of the ‘Red City’. You'll stroll its beautiful streets and visit its most iconic landmarks.

Tour Highlights

Stroll down the city's charming streets
Discover the city's rich history
Learn about the oldest University in the Western world
Marvel at the iconic Two Towers

What to Expect

Join us for a captivating exploration of Bologna's architectural marvels on this guided walking tour! We'll kick off our adventure at the indicated time, gathering at the heart of the city, Piazza Nettuno, where we'll admire the Fountain of Neptune. From there, we'll embark on a journey through the storied streets of Bologna, taking in its rich history and iconic landmarks.

Our first stop will be at the renowned Piazza Maggiore, hailed as one of Europe's most enchanting squares. Steeped in centuries of history, this bustling square was a focal point of cultural exchange during the Middle Ages. Did you know it once hosted public executions?

While at Piazza Maggiore, we'll marvel at the grandeur of the Basilica of San Petronio, a significant historical site where the coronation of Charles V unfolded. Discover intriguing anecdotes about this monumental structure, among them, the mystery behind its unfinished state. Curious? Join us to uncover the secrets!

Venturing a few steps away, we'll encounter the majestic Archiginnasio, once the seat of the esteemed University of Bologna, the oldest in the Western world. Today, it's preserved as a public library with more than 35,000 literary works.

Our journey will then continue at the Piazza Santo Stefano. Here, we'll pass the charming churches of Santa Maria della Vita and Santo Stefano, leading us to the iconic Two Towers—Asinelli and Garisenda—symbolic of Bologna's medieval heritage.

Of course, we'll visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero and its historic shops. You can stock up on local flavors at this iconic market!

As our tour unfolds, we'll admire the stately Palazzo Re Enzo, which overlooks Piazza Maggiore. Here, we'll end our guided tour of Bologna after 2 hours.

Want to See More of Bologna?

If you'd like to experience even more of what Bologna has to offer, we recommend checking out our other tours in Bologna, such as our food tour of Bologna or our bike tour of Bologna!

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Discover Bologna with this guided walking tour that'll take you into the heart of the ‘Red City’. You'll stroll its beautiful streets and visit its most iconic landmarks.

Tour Highlights

Stroll down the city's charming streets
Discover the city's rich history
Learn about the oldest University in the Western world
Marvel at the iconic Two Towers

What to Expect

Of course, we'll visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero and its historic shops. You can stock up on local flavors at this iconic market!

As our tour unfolds, we'll admire the stately Palazzo Re Enzo, which overlooks Piazza Maggiore. Here, we'll end our guided tour of Bologna after 2 hours.

Want to See More of Bologna?

If you'd like to experience even more of what Bologna has to offer, we recommend checking out our other tours in Bologna, such as our food tour of Bologna or our bike tour of Bologna!