Top Bologna Religious Tours

Skip the set itinerary and script of an organized tour and explore Bologna with a local host for a fully customized visit tailored to your pace and interests. Take in blockbuster attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri plus delve into the parts of the city known only to locals to discover unique sights, favorite eateries, and little-known gems.

During the guided tour we will visit spectacular places of considerable naturalistic interest and at the same time rich from a historical-cultural and artistic point of view. All our guides, in addition to being qualified and technically trained, love and know the territory in depth and will try to convey their same passion to you by showing you the most significant places and telling you captivating anecdotes during the excursions. There will be no shortage of refreshment stops in typical places where you can taste traditional products such as tigelle, parmesan, mortadella or a good artisanal ice cream

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.

Motor Valley is home to some of Italy’s most iconic car manufacturers, but the factories and museums are hard to get between. Save hours with this tour that takes you to three of the top destinations for sports car enthusiasts in Emilia Romagna: the Ferrari Museum; Lamborghini Museum and Factory; and Pagani Museum and Factory.

Bologna is rich in cultural and culinary treasures. Experience both with this walking tour that touches on the city’s top sights before ending with a tasting of famed local specialties in a landmark gourmet shop. Explore highlights like Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers and learn about their history and architecture from your guide. Cap off your tour with a stop in a local delicatessen to sample area wine and delicacies.

View Bologna, with its narrow lanes, twisted medieval towers and endless arcaded paths, from a unique angle: aboard a Segway. Explore this beautiful Italian city on a Segway, discovering the history of various locations while visiting key attractions, including the five-hundred-year-old Fountain of Neptune, the Basilica di Santo Stefano, and many others. This intimate tour is restricted to only eight participants, ensuring you’ll receive ample attention from the local guide.

Make the most of your day in Bologna with this guided walking tour that touches on the city’s A-list sights in just hours. Stroll beneath the UNESCO-listed porticoes to the main Piazza Maggiore to visit Basilica of San Petronio and Fountain of Neptune, gaze up at the twin medieval towers - a symbol of the city - and admire other significant city landmarks while you learn about Bologna's long history and famed cuisine.

Discover the Basilica of San Luca, Bologna's undisputed symbolic sanctuary. This masterpiece, built between the 17th and 18th centuries, houses the icon of the Madonna and Child, venerated as the patron saint of Bologna. According to tradition, the image arrived in Bologna in the 12th century and has been the centre of devotion, legends and rituals ever since. The Basilica stands on Colle della Guardia, at the end of the famous Portico di San Luca, the longest portico in the world with 666 arches stretching for almost 4 kilometres: a unique work of art that has accompanied pilgrims and visitors for centuries. Its interior, with its splendid dome, refined altars and evocative play of light, creates an exciting atmosphere, while the façade dominates the hills and city, offering spectacular views. This is the only regular group tour dedicated to San Luca, led by a guide who recounts its history, curiosities and anecdotes. A journey through art, spirituality and tradition, capable of capturing the most authentic soul of Bologna.