San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio) Tours and Tickets - page 2

Join this guided tour of Bologna’s old center, one of the best preserved in Europe. You'll walk through fascinating squares and welcoming typical arcades, and have the chance to visit historical churches and stunning ancient palazzi.

Take a journey in this culturally rich, deeply historic and well-preserved towns, with our exclusive walking tour for a unique and unforgettable experience. You will see the highlights of Ravenna, with its mosaics, and Bologna just in one day with a top rated & local guide. The tour will start in Ravenna where you will spend about 3 hours, then you will travel by train or your own car to Bologna where the guide will led another 3 hours tour.

Set off from Italy’s fashion capital to discover its gastronomic capital on this private tour to Bologna from Milan. Avoid wasting time with public transportation and enjoy a private car service directly to Bologna’s city center. Join your guide there for a walking tour of the top sights followed by free time to feast on the local cuisine and explore the city’s excellent shops and boutiques before the drive back to Milan.

Bologna, the capital of the Reggio Emilia region, is one of the most historical cities in whole Italy. It’s existence dates back to 1000 BC. The city hosts the first university in the whole World. You will enjoy, with your private official tour guide, getting to know the most emblematic and representative sites of the city. Bologna has a very active public life and high economic activy. Enjoy this walking tour of Bologna. Pick up will be set from a centrally located meeting point in the city of Bologna, always walking distance. If your hotel is walking distance, please include this at the time of booking. Amongst other monuments, please enjoy these sites: - Piazza Maggiore - Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell - Basilica di San Petronio - Archiginnasio di Bologna SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance.

Thanks to this FULL DAY tour you'll have the chance to discover the stunning wonders of this land: Bologna and Ravenna. Both cities were protagonists in the historic panorama of this part of Italy. The presence of the University, the oldest in the Western world, has made BOLOGNA a cultural center of extraordinary importance. We'll visit the most evocative monuments and places in the city center. RAVENNA, a Unesco site known worldwide because of its early Christian era mosaics, gives you the opportunity to see preserved monuments from the 5th and 6th century. We will meet in Bologna in the morning and we will visit the city center highlights. Then together we'll catch the train to Ravenna. * I would be happy to customize this tour so that it fits your requirements best!

How do the Bolognese live, eat and drink? What are the main attractions of the city? Why does the sight of San Luca make a Bolognese feel at home even if he is still on the street? All these questions will find the right answer in the tour designed to let you experience the city and all its secrets in the round: from morning to evening. It starts from Piazza del Nettuno, the meeting point of our tour, and then continues to Piazza Maggiore where you will admire the architectural and artistic grandeur of San Petronio. You will go to Piazza Galvani, where you will discover the secrets of the Archiginnasio and its Anatomical Theater. In Piazza Santo Stefano, the Bolognese lounge par excellence, you will get lost in the discovery of the 7 Churches. You will have lunch in the suggestive, and very good, historical market, and then resume your tour full of energy for the discovery of the Asinelli Tower, symbol of the city, and the breathtaking view that can be enjoyed from the Sanctuary of the Virgin of San Luca.

This tour is tailor made by a photographer for photographers, considering their special need in terms of light conditions and crowd factor. The tour leader is an expert photographer and photography teacher and will assist you by any means in photography matter. Don't worry if don't know how to take a specific photo or do you need help with your settings, you won't be alone! • Photographers are not the usual kind of tourist: they are very demanding about light conditions, preferring the warm tone of golden hours or the colder nuances of a blue hour to capture better images. • Capture good photos require a proper time and we are not in a hurry, we spend all the necessary time to each location until you are satisfied with your photos • We try to select the best moments to minimize the crowd factor. This is not a photo book/portrait sessions. If you want to have nice pictures of you in Bologna this is not the tour for you.

A walking tour along the street of the historical center for a revival of the history of Bologna from the first Etruscan settlement to the roman domination, from the magical medieval age with the foundation of the first University and flourishing trade, from the events of the I and II World War to the terrible political climate of the 70s. A walking through the most famous place of the town to capture the spirit of the different ages trough stories, legend and curiosity.

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for top 14 tourist attractions in around Bologna Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location. • Simply use our personally created itinerary which starts from main train station of the city then gradually moves one by one (if required) • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. It can be listened online in any devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) • Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with (should be selected at the time of booking) • It is one of the best options with lowest price for travelers who prefer flexibility on their tour. • If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries, we will answer in your language instantly.

Experience the food culture of the Apennine Mountains between Florence and Bologna — a region beloved for its cuisine. On this food-focused day trip, you’ll travel with a private guide to visit producers of two traditional ingredients from the region: Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar. A basic cooking class, lunch, and tours are included, along with visits to a historic castle and abbey.

Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, Parma is the capital of Emilia-Piedmont in Northern Italy. Both cities have a rich history and are also known for their food. Bologna is particularly well known for its meat products and wood carving, while Parma's specialty is sausages. Bologna is a city of over 400,000 inhabitants. This city is famous for being home to the world’s oldest university and it is also one of Italy’s most important cultural and economic centers. In this private tour, you will discover the city’s fascinating history and art by visiting Parma’s and Bologna’ s most beautiful monuments, as well as its antique shops and local markets. This tour has a starting point in Parma and an ending point in Bologna. We will arrange a private and comfortable pick up from your hotel or place of choice in Milan. You will enjoy a 2 hours guided tour in Parma and Bologna with a local tour guide. At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

Bologna is known in the world for mainly 4 reasons: the towers, the porticos, the university and the food. In this tour you will find out why did 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. You will discover that mortadella, our pride and joy, exists since Roman times and "spagnetti bolognese". . . . doesn't really exist. Outstanding churches and palaces, beautiful squares and narrow alleys will be the frame for all these stories.

This is a 10 hour tour from pick up to drop off. This includes driving time as well. Bologna, Italy is a beautiful and fascinating city that should be on everyone's list. The city is full of history that dates back to the fifth century BC. From its cobblestone streets to its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, there are many reasons why people should explore this beautiful and underrated city. Bologna's Piazza Maggiore is a fascinating place that anyone would be intrigued to explore. It has many monuments, like the Duomo and the Palazzo dei Boi, on display. The main square is always full of life, so it would be easy to find something interesting around. It will be 10 hours from when we pick you up in Milan until we drop off you. There will be around 2 hours driving time each way.

This tour is tailor made by a photographer for photographers, considering their special need in terms of light conditions and crowd factor. The tour leader is an expert photographer and photography teacher and will assist you by any means in photography matter. Don't worry if don't know how to take a specific photo or do you need help with your settings, you won't be alone! Photographers are not the usual kind of tourist: they are very demanding about light conditions, preferring the warm tone of golden hours or the colder nuances of a blue hour to capture better images. Capture good photos require a proper time and we are not in a hurry, we spend all the necessary time to each location until you are satisfied with your photos We try to select the best moments to minimize the crowd factor. This is not a photo book/portrait sessions. If you want to have nice pictures of you in Bologna this is not the tour for you.

Visiting Bologna with me will give you the opportunity to notice details from works of art which are beautiful and insightful, but rarely detected. My tour starts from Piazza Maggiore, where I will give you an exciting overview of the history of Bologna. Then we will walk through the Basilica of San Petronio, where there are beautiful frescos and the longest indoor meridian line built in 1600s. We will visit the astonishing Lamentation on Jesus Christ entirely made of terracotta in the 1400s. After a quick break we will conclude the tour in the beautiful permanent collection of the City Hall, ending the tour where we started. We will spend 3 hours immerse in images and colors that you could not notice without me.

Are you looking for a way to see Bologna without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Be introduced to each facet of the city and some of its secrets too, including how the rebellious Bolognese stopped the city from becoming the Vatican • Hear from producer Mike Corradi, the author behind A History of Italy Podcast • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.