Things to Do in Bologna
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Discover Bologna through its flavors, stories and symbols, seen through the eyes of someone who lives it every day.
On this free tour, I will take you through the lively heart of the city: the narrow streets of the Quadrilatero, the ancient porticoes and the most authentic places linked to Bologna's rich gastronomic tradition.
We'll explore historic shops, markets, and curious corners, where food tells the story of the land better than any book.
This is not a typical guided tour, but a relaxed stroll among friends.
I'll show you hidden symbols, curious anecdotes, and small details that most people overlook when they walk by.
Bologna must be experienced slowly, with curious eyes… and the right appetite.
I will help you during your stay in Bologna by giving you useful tips on what to see and where to eat.
If there are no more spots available, don't worry, just write to me and I'll try to find a place for you or work something out. I'm flexible and always happy to welcome you and have a good time.
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The places that we are going to see are all placed in the center of Bologna. We will talk about food, lifestyle, history, some people and how Bologna developed itself.
Bologna offers much more then just tasty food and wines.
City its full of resturants, bars and beautiful spots.
Places where we will have a walk in town:
-Archiginnasio (First University in Europe) and Square Galvani
-Piazza Maggiore
-Quadrilatero district (Food area)
-Square Santo Stefano
-2 Towers
Lets discover it together and lets have some fun!
Tour just in English and only with direct booking!
On the Hunt for the Towers!
Did you know that in the Middle Ages Bologna had almost 100 towers? Some nearly 100 meters high, like the Torre degli Asinelli, others lower and used as fortified houses.
Today we can admire about 23 towers, incorporated into the modern city.
We will hunt down a dozen of these, and explore the historic center with our noses in the air!
At each stage, we will see 1 or more medieval towers.
Where we are going to go:
- Piazza del Nettuno
- Main Square
- Galileo Galilei Square
- Piazza dei Celestini and Catalani Tower
- Court and Galluzzi Tower
- Galvani Square and Archiginnasio
- Via Marchesana (mezzo market)
- Minghetti Square
- Santo Stefano Square
- Piazza della Mercanzia
- Asinelli and Garisenda Towers
- Vicolo Mandria
- Piazzetta Prendiparte
- Altabella Tower
- Piazza del Re Enzo
- Voltone del Podestà
- Main Square
Let's discover together the most beautiful and evocative squares in the center of Bologna!
From piazza Maggiore with San Petronio and the Palazzo Comunale, passing through the piazza dell'Archiginnasio where the seat of the ancient University is located.
We will visit Piazza Santo Stefano and admire the complex known as the "seven churches".
Did you know that in the heart of Bologna there are some monumental trees that exceed 45 meters in height?
In Piazza Minghetti, next to the famous Quadrilatero and its typically Italian food shops, there is the large centenary plane tree that embraces us with its branches.
And in Piazza San Giovanni in Monte, a rarity, a church with a Venetian-style facade surrounded by houses in pure Bolognese style.
Our stages:
- Piazza del Nettuno (departure)
- King Enzo square
- Piazza Maggiore
- Piazza Luigi Galvani or of the Archiginnasio
- Piazza Cavour
- Piazza San Domenico
- Piazza de 'Calderini
- Minghetti Square
- Piazza San Giovanni in Monte
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Piazza della Mercanzia
- Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
- Due Torri (end of tour)
Bologna is called the Red, the Learned, the Fat…but above all, Bologna is the city of porticoes.
Since the Middle Ages, these structures, first made of wood and then of masonry, have characterised the urban evolution of the city.
Present from the 11th century until today, they are a private space but open and public at the same time.
About 45km of porticos just inside the city walls and about 60km in total, make Bologna the city with the most porticos in the world.
Bologna is officially the "City of Porticoes" with the nomination of UNESCO World Heritage , arrived on July 28, 2021, directly from Fuzhou in China. The inscription constitutes a new recognition by UNESCO for the city of Bologna which, in 2006, was declared Creative City of Music .
In this tour, we will walk together to admire the most significant examples of Bolognese porticoes.
Where we will go:
- Neptune Square
- Porticoes of the Palazzo del Podestà
- Porticoes of the Town Hall
- Archiginnasio porticoes
- Main Square
Arcades on Farini Street
- Arcades of via Ugo Bassi
- Porticoes of Galliera Street
- Porticoes on Independence Street
Come and discover Bologna with us! 🏰✨ We are a team of guides passionate about history and culture, ready to offer you a unique experience in the city of towers and secrets.
🔎 Together we will explore the mysteries and legends hidden in Bologna , visiting its most emblematic corners and discovering surprising stories that make it a unique place.
✨What are we going to discover?
📍 Piazza Galvani – a corner full of history and curiosities.
📚 Archiginnasio – the oldest university in the West.
⛪ Church Santa Maria della Vita – home of the famous Compianto .
⛪ Church of Santo Stefano – the complex of the "Seven Churches".
🏹 Corte Isolani – and the mystery of its hidden arrows.
🏗️ The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda) – symbol of Bologna.
🏛️ King Enzo Palace – where history comes to life.
⛪ Church of San Petronio – the majestic basilica of the city.
🌊 Finestrella del Canale di Reno – the "little Venice" of Bolognese.
🚶♂️ Join the tour and discover the 7 secrets of Bologna!
💳 At the end of the tour, you can rate the experience with a donation , preferably by card . 🏦✨
Taste the delicious cuisine of Emilia-Romagna with this food tour of the Quadrilatero Market, one of the most important markets in Bologna. Don't miss it!
