2-Hour Bologna Heritage Tour
Highlights
Bologna
architectural, cultural, historical
Group Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English
Description
his 2-hour tour will allow you to find out how the porticos and the towers come to define the skyline of Bologna and how the oldest university of the western world was born exactly here in 1088. Visit the most important markers of the city such as the Piazza Maggiore and the Basilica of San Petronio, see the anatomic theatre in the Archiginnasio Palace, explore the Seven Churches Complex, and learn how the famous "Boloni Sandwich" was invented at the time of the Roman emperor Tiberius and how "spaghetti bolognese" doesn't really exist!
Itinerary
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Towers, Palaces & Markets of Bologna
- Begin the walking tour at Piazza Maggiore, the heart and soul of Bologna since Roman times, when the history of the city was written onto its buildings. Learn about the inception of the city as you walk along this picturesque square.
- Head to the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest churches of Christianity and known as a "masterpiece of the unfinished". This is the site where the largest sundial ever realised has been preserved.
- Visit the Archiginnasio Palace, the historical seat of the University of Bologna. Here, you will get the chance to see the Anatomic Theatre in which dissections once took place.
- Walk around the narrow alleys of the medieval market in the old town, and explore its tempting food options and historical inns.
- Head to the Seven Churches complex, one of the most beautiful squares in the city where spirituality meets art and history.
- End the tour at the Two Towers of Bologna, which are symbols of the city's long history and the finest markers of its skyline.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 10 | /group |
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This is a group tour |
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