2-Hour Private Bologna Walking Tour with Quadrilatero Food District
About This Tour
Sign up for this guided tour of Bologna and explore the charming city through its culture and history like a local. See the Neptune Fountain and the two leaning...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · 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
- English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets, if any
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Historic Bologna Landmarks and the Quadrilatero
The tour through the charming city of Bologna will allow you to get to know its culture and history like a local. It begins with a visit to the Basilica of San Petronio, located in the historical centre of Bologna. You will also see the Neptune Fountain, built in 1563 to beautify the city and provide drinking water to the public. The tour continues to the main square, where the Town Hall is located, showcasing a hall made up of three separate buildings. You will also visit the courtyards of the University of Bologna, decorated with the coats of arms of wealthy families who studied there. Towards the end of the tour, you will walk through the narrow alleys of the Quadrilatero, the food district of Bologna, where you will get a glimpse of the food shops, bakeries, and delis. You will admire the specialties of these establishments, including Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Balsamic Vinegar, and many more. The tour concludes in front of the two leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, built in the early 12th century.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Fountain of Neptune (in the main square) · Tour start: Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
