Bologna University is the oldest of its kind in Europe, dating back to the 11th century, and this 2.5-hour walking tour provides a fascinating insight into the historic institution. With a small group of up 15 participants, admire the university buildings; see the Archiginnasio Palace, Museo Medievale, and Renaissance Palace; and stroll around Piazza S. Domenico.

2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour
Discover the fascinating history of Bologna University, the oldest of its kind in Europe
Admire Bologna landmarks including Archiginnasio Palace and Renaissance Palace
See the 17th-century Anatomy Theater, the Museo Medievale, and the professor monuments in Piazza S. Domenico
Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a personalized experience.

What's Included

Expert professional guide
Private tour

Food & drinks
Tickets for museums and other sites which require an entrance fee

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Maggiore, 4
Piazza Maggiore, 4, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
In front of the main entrance of San Petronio's church

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Please note that this tour does not include entrance to sites which require an entrance fee
The Museo Medievale is open from Tuesday to Friday (9am to 3pm). On Saturday and Sunday the museum is open from 10am to 6.30pm. Closed on Monday.
The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The guide was very...

Mary_d, Oct 2022

The guide was very excellent and was able to adapt to our needs. Flexibility was appreciated. Viator’s communication was not so great

Unique, interesting tour

Dianne_L, Oct 2022

Very interesting tour with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. She could not be stumped. A great experience for those interested in digging a little deeper into Bologna’s history as the oldest university town in Europe. Hands down the best tour we’ve taken.

2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour

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