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Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings

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Bologna, Italy
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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

A mix of art masterpieces, history, food stories, legends and secrets described by a local art lover with a great experience and knowledge of the city. Most of people get attracted by Bologna main concept "the learned, the red and , the fat," but this incredible huge medieval capital tends to hide itself, keeping its best atmospheres historical locations, and hidden gems for a handful of curious explorers.
So...be my explorers for a 3/4 hours full immersion in the ancient city, a labyrith of little alleys, and be prepared for an overwhelming experience where art history, architecture, medieval, renaisance, and baroqe heritage seem to merge while traditions, great food and history of music seem to be no more sepatrated by conceptual barriers. You will discover how the porticoes are not just an example of specific architectural heritage (recognized by the UNESCO) but are instead mainly components of an open-air musem of sculpture and paimtings.

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    Piazza Maggiore
    1, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy

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    Piazza Maggiore

    Old medieval buildings of the main square, the four "speaking" corners, secrets of the textile market, the renaissance fountain of Neptune, the facade with the old clock of the Council Palace.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Palazzo d'Accursio

    The noble rooms at first and second floor, the frescos, the private chapel of the bishop, the big stairs for horses by Bramante, the room of the seniors, the earthquake's virgin by Francesco Francia.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica Di San Petronio

    The biggest sundial in the world, the medieval frescos of Cappella Bolognini, the four ancient crosses, Parmigianino and Lorenzo Costa famous paintings.
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    35 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Archiginnasio Di Bologna

    The headquarter of the oldest university in Europe, the renaissance palace with its huge collection of coats of arms, the witnesses of the secret powerful medecine, the wooden anatomical theatre, the Stabat Mater room with precious books such as Leonardo Da Vinci's "Flights of the birds" and the long hall for books and ancient codes.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Quadrilatero

    The labirinth of the middle age market, its stalls, old food shops, ancient coats of arms and witnesses of the guilds.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

    In a single complex of churches the whole history of Bologna, since a Roman temple on a natural spring up to the Dante Alighieri's cloister surrounded by the cells of the monks and the capitals headed by animals faces.
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    40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

    The terracotta masterpiece sculptured in 1470 by Niccolò Dell'Arca and its incredible avanguardist interpretation of movements and emotions.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell (pass by)

    A great view from street level of the symbol of Bologna: the 98 meters tall Asinelli Tower and the leaining one Garisenda Tower.
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    Finestrella

    A rare example of medieval canals designed to supply silk and hemp textiles manifacture (UNESCO HERITAGE)
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Casa Isolani (pass by)

    An incredible surving exapmle of a 13th century house, maintaining its original WOODEN PILLARS
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    Palazzo Comunale

    Beautiful renaissance amd baroque ceilings, frescoes, sculptures, Bramante staircases for horsemen
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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