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Discover Bologna: A Gastronomic Capital with a Renowned University and Preserved Medieval Centre
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Bologna
Explore the captivating city of Bologna, known for its prestigious university, rich gastronomy, and beautifully preserved medieval center. Uncover the secrets of this culinary capital!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Piazza Maggiore - When you think of Italy, famous cities like Rome, Venice and Florence definitely come to mind and while these are home to wonderful landmarks they are also places for mass tourism but if you want to escape the crowds and discover a part of Italy that isn’t often talked about come and visit Bologna an underrated city - from a foreign tourist perspective - that will help you get a sense of what the country and culture is truly about. It may not be a top tourist venue but it is a living breathing Italian experience, which can be hard to find in more popular destinations. It is very easy to reach Bologna, located halfway between Venice and Florence it is a major transport hub for rail travel throughout the country and it has got an international airport.
Piazza Maggiore, Bologna historical centre since Roman time. The square is surrounded by important monuments such as the Neptune fountain, the Basilica of San Petronio, the old town halls, the Palazzo dei Banchi and the Sala Borsa.
What's Included
- Qualified local tour guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Tickets, food and drinks
Additional Information
Bologna’s charm not only lies in its embodyment of most metropolitan city features, but also its manageable size. Bologna is not just home to the oldest University in the Western World, established in 1088, it’s also renowned as a gastronomic hub and has a well-maintained medieval city centre featuring approximately 40 kilometres of porticoes, constructed over a millennium ago.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Location
Piazza Maggiore, 1e
Piazza Maggiore
Close to the Tourist office entrance door (outside).
The tourist office entrance is located under the portico/arcade of the big building in front of the Saint Petronio church at Piazza Maggiore
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Regina_a
Nov 20, 2023
Awesome Bologna - The tour guide, Manuella was great! She was informative, knowledgeable and patient. Showed us all we needed to know about Bologna and recommended some great food!
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