4-Hour Bologna Walking Tour with Santo Stefano and DOC Wine
About This Tour
Visit Bologna on a 4-hour walking tour through the city's medieval heart around Piazza Maggiore. Discover secret gems such as the great sundial of San Petronio...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Bologna · Languages: English
About Bologna
Bologna
Local guides in Bologna have plenty to be proud of: their city’s place as Italy’s culinary capital; an historic centre of red-brick churches; pretty Santa Maria della Vita; the student dives of Piazza Maggiore ’ the list goes on!
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to the Chapel Bolognini with Gothic frescoes and art
- Entrance ticket to the old Palace of Archiginnasio, the old University and the wooden Anatomy Theatre
- Entrance to San Petronio - free entry
- Entrance to Santo Stefano (the 7 churches) - free entry
- Entrance to the old City Hall - free entry
- A glass of local DOC wine and tasting
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Bologna's Medieval Heart, Santo Stefano and Food Market
Start from several highlights located all around the great medieval square, Piazza Maggiore. Discover several secret gems here, such as the great sundial of San Petronio and the frescoes of the Gothic Chapel Bolognini, and witness the city's great past. Visit the gorgeous medieval City Hall, with its painted rooms, clock tower, and the huge staircase planned by Bramante for horsemen and knights. Later, cross the neighbourhood of the 2 medieval towers, built more than 900 years ago. Reach the Romanesque monument of Santo Stefano. This cluster of old pagan temples, turned into churches and then transformed into a Benedictine abbey, was begun at the will of a bishop to represent a little sample of Jerusalem. Stop by the ancient headquarters of the oldest University in Europe. The hidden pearl of this building is the 17th-century wooden theatre, used by doctors and surgeons for their lessons and demonstrations. Wander around the crowded heart of the food city, the old market, and enjoy quaint views and delicacies tastings, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella, fresh homemade pasta, and a wide range of top-quality local DOC red and white wines to choose from.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Caffè Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, BO, Italia · Tour start: Bologna BO, Italia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
