Basilica of Santo Stefano (Basilica di Santo Stefano) Tours and Tickets

Discover the history of Bologna during a half-day sightseeing tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll led by a local art lover with deep knowledge of artistic masterpieces, history, food stories, and legends. Learn about local traditions and art during a tour that features popular sites including Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo d’Accursio, and Basilica di San Patronio.

See Bologna, with its narrow streets, crooked medieval towers and miles and miles of arcaded walkways, from a different perspective: from a Segway. Cruise around this handsome Italian city on a Segway, learning about the history of each place, and seeing major landmarks, such as the five-hundred-year-old Fountain of Neptune, the Basilica di Santo Stefano, and much more. This small-tour is limited to just eight participants, which means you’ll get plenty of attention from the local guide.

The city of Bologna is a rich tapestry of art, culture, cuisine, and music—a UNESCO–listed gem in the heart of Italy. On this morning or afternoon walking tour, follow your guide through Bologna’s medieval streets and find out what makes the city special. Hear the stories behind top attractions including Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero, and the 14th-century San Petronio Basilica, and gain insight into Bologna’s colorful past.

The beauty of Bologna is not only that it's got (almost) everything that you expect of a big city, but on a human scale, Bologna is not only the seat of the oldest Western World University, founded in 1088, it also has an established reputation of capital of gastronomy and a well preserved medieval city centre containing some 40 kilometres of porticoes built over 1,000 years.

Discover the Basilica of Santo Stefano and Le sette Chiese Visit the heritage and history of Santo Stefano Guided tour of the Island Court Final tasting of typical products

On this history-packed, small-group tour of Bologna, you’ll discover a mix of top attractions and under-the-radar sites. Wander along medieval-era canals, see a pair of towers that lean more than Pisa, and learn about the origins of the spectacular buildings in Piazza Maggiore. You’ll listen to entertaining facts and legends along the way.

Would you like to visit the city on two wheels, just like a local? During our bike ride through Bologna our tour leaders will show you the city's best-known places and its secret corners, and also give you lots of tips on what to do and where to taste Bologna's famous cuisine. The Bologna bike experience is a good idea if you wish to discover the city with a local, in a sustainable and fun way. Pedaling between churches, monuments and historic buildings, our tour leaders will provide you with some explanations of the city's most and least known attractions, but without lingering in lengthy explanations. This way you will be able to see many different landmarks in a short time, as well as fully enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant city.

I therefore want to give you some suggestions to discover Bologna, the red, the learned and the fat. Why is it so called? Red for the colors of the bricks with which the towers and palaces were built and for the political alignment of the inhabitants and for the car and engine houses that are located between Modena and Bologna. Dotta because it has the oldest university in the world. Cradle of culture. Fat for food (tortellini, lasagna, mortadella) and for the rounded shapes of the Bolognese girls. A three-day guided tour with guide and guide to discover the secrets of Bologna and its surroundings. A journey for everyone, a 360 ° view of the capital of Emilia thanks to our certified guides and escorts.

Journey from Rome into the heart of the beautiful Emilia-Romagna region on this full-day tour of Bologna. Meet your guide directly at your hotel (pickup is available at centrally located venues). In the company of a small group, travel to the medieval city, which is home to one of the world’s oldest universities and a wealth of historical architecture. Learn more about Bologna’s major attractions and history from your guide, and sample its many culinary highlights, too (meals own expense).

Live a whole day to discover Bologna the learned Bologna the fat. You will live a unique experience starting from your hotel or from the port of Ravenna with private transport you will arrive in the center of Bologna and you will be able to admire the beauties of the city in just one day. One of our certified guide will show you through a guided tour of 2 h 30 the beauties of the center of one of the richest cities in the world of culture and good food. After you will be able to enjoy some tastings of local food in the market shops accompanied by our staff. In the afternoon you will be accompanied to the departure of the san luca express to visit the famous basilica of San Luca where you will discover the history of the arcades of Bologna Around 17:00 Return to Ravenna

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.

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.

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.

Get an insider's view of Bologna, known as one of Italy's cultural and culinary capitals. This private walking tour gives you the undivided attention of an art historian guide, who reveals stories and secrets behind Bologna’s fountains, palaces, and churches. See highlights of the medieval city center, learn about important former residents, and browse the delicious products of the Emilia-Romagna region at a typical market. Ask all the questions you like for a personalized introduction to beautiful Bologna.

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.