Historical Tour of Bologna: An Artistic and Cultural Journey Through Time

Embark on a captivating historical tour of Bologna, immersing yourself in art, culture, and the city’s rich heritage. Discover masterpieces, indulge in food stories, and uncover hidden secrets with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Ancient medieval structures in the main square, the four “speaking” corners, hidden gems of the textile market, the Renaissance-era Neptune fountain, and the Council Palace’s facade with its historic clock.
Points of Interest

  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Palazzo d’Accursio
  • Basilica di San Petronio
  • Archiginnasio di Bologna
  • Basilica - Santuario di Santo…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

A blend of fine arts, historical accounts, culinary narratives, myths, and undisclosed facts, shared by a local aficionado with profound knowledge and experience of the city. The tour would be akin to a journey back in time. All art-related information will unfold before the visitors as an enriching expedition packed with details about the way of life, gastronomy, culture, music, and traditions of those eras.

Location
Bar Vittorio Emanuele
Piazza Maggiore
I will wait for travellers in front of Caffè Vittorio Emanuele, next to Piazza Maggiore.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gatraveler9
Nov 12, 2024
Very special and unique look at Bologna - Ricardo is full of information and passion for his city and its treasures. He speaks fluent English, is personable and really wants his clients to come away with more appreciation for the art and history of Bologna. If you are looking for the typical “walk from building to building “ with a little information, this may not be your tour. If you want to be immersed in special treasures and history of Bologna, Ricardo is the best!!
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Joel_b
Sep 19, 2024
Great tour of Bologna - Excellent tour of Bologna. Riccardo is a real booster for his city. His tour was all-encompassing, fast paced, and full of information about this remarkable city. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Monica_s
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent historical tour of Bologna - Riccardo was excellent. His love of Bologna and its history was evident as he took us on a journey of discovery of the historical sites of the city. The tourwas fast paced as there was a lot to see. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Lee_b
Sep 12, 2024
Take this your! Worth every Euro! - We took this tour on our first day in Bologna. We couldn’t have asked for a more informative, interesting, incredible day. Riccardo‘s wealth of knowledge of history, art, politics, and all the city’s treasures was incredible. The time flew by, and we were left with curiosity to learn more! At the end of the tour, we requested and he provided us with a long list of other attractions so that we have the next few days in the city planned out. He is a great ambassador of Bologna. Take this tour! Worth every Euro!
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Dirk_k
Aug 27, 2024
Outstanding tour - Wonderful tour, extremely interesting and went beyond the tourist spots. Highly recommended if you want to learn about the architecture and art history of Bologna.
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Dena_l
Aug 25, 2024
Highly recommend! - I loved this tour. Bologna is a wonderful city that I appreciated much more after this tour. Riccardo was a wonderful guide and I felt like I got to see all the secret treasures!
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Tamar_e
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent Bologna Art & History Tour - Excellent tour! Extremely knowledgeable guide and passionate about Italian art and history. Showed us hidden gems of both art and architecture. He knows lots of stories, making Bologna's history come alive.
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Ermes_b
Jul 4, 2024
Bologna the hidden gem - Getting to peel back some of history of Bologna. The amazing architecture and amazing art. To my surprise learning about the masters who helped shape it
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Thomas_s
Jun 7, 2024
Historic Tour through Bologna - Wow! This was really an intensive and great Tour with Riccardo through Bologna. It seems that he knows everything about the history of Bologna. Great experience, I strongly recommend
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Thomas_a
May 28, 2024
In Awe of Bologna - Seeing fantastic art , churches, and architecture was a highlight as well as Riccardo’s insightful explanations of the treasures of Bologna.
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