Bologna Small Group Walking Tour with Archiginnasio

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Bologna, Italy

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10+ bookings last month.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Marina_Y ·

Dec 2025

Nice, compact city tour with a knowledgeable guide. Easy walk, and guide pointed out many interesting small "secrets", which made the tour all the better.

· Jeni_T ·

Oct 2025

amazing tour in a small group, very knowledgeable guide, We all loved it. Our group ranged from 16 to 65 and we all got something from it

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Overview

What's Included

Local licensed tour guide
Archiginnasio entrance ticket

Hotel pick up and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazzetta Giorgio Guazzaloca
P.zt Giorgio Guazzaloca, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
The guide will be in front of the red kiosk holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Piazza Maggiore

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Di San Petronio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archiginnasio Di Bologna

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Anatomico

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Quadrilatero

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santo Stefano

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
The tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants

This tour will never be cancelled due to rain. In case of rain the guide will decide the best alternative for the whole group. Please be aware that refunds will not be guaranteed to those who won’t accept the offered alternative.
Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
Please remember that you have to follow a precise dress code for the San Petronio Basilica entrance: shoulders, knees and thighs need to be covered.
Please note that some parts of the tour may not be accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability). If you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Ann_D

The guide Giuseppe was very informative. He was very nice and willing to help others. I really enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed the bell tower at the end with great views of Bologna

Reviews

4.8

based on 28 reviews

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Guide was very...

Leigh_P, Mar 2026

Guide was very knowledgeable about the city history and how it shaped the character and shape of the city from ancient times to the present. She added a tour of the former university which has a fascinating history.

Solid tour of Bologna

Marina_Y, Dec 2025

Nice, compact city tour with a knowledgeable guide. Easy walk, and guide pointed out many interesting small "secrets", which made the tour all the better.

A wonderful 2 hours rich with knowledge and immersion in Bologna's culture and history.

Ettore_B, Dec 2025

An absolute must do to appreciate the rich history and culture of Bologna, together with a tour of the architecture and the traditional restaurants and markets.

Michela was excellent....

Maria_G, Nov 2025

Michela was excellent. This was a perfect intro to Bologna with just enough info that was well selected and presented. She is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions s

Small group, very informative, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, nice person, fun

Jeni_T, Oct 2025

amazing tour in a small group, very knowledgeable guide, We all loved it. Our group ranged from 16 to 65 and we all got something from it

The tour guide was very...

Sara_B, Oct 2025

The tour guide was very nice, but spoke very broken English, and there was no headphone set, so she was impossible to hear. She was not very familiar with the tour information, you could tell she was reading off a script, that was very thin on information.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re very sorry to hear that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies. We truly value all feedback and always take our guests’ comments into consideration to keep improving our services.

Excellent Tour!

JOHN_O, Oct 2025

Excellent introduction to Bologna with top tour guide, Maria. We now ‚understand, this great Italian city!

Vanessa was fabulous!! ...

Dana_B, Sep 2025

Vanessa was fabulous!! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. She also offered much that you cannot get from guide books.

Great way to “meet Bologna”

George_B, Sep 2025

This walking tour focuses on the central area of Bologna, and begins at Piazza Maggiore. Our guide shared a history of the city and the province, including the relationships over the centuries with Rome and the Vatican. Want to know why the Basilica facade and interior are unfinished? See the first teaching autopsy room? Stroll the streets of the market place to get your bearings for a return visit? This tour is for you! Our guide was outstanding!! The walking was concentrated in a small area and was easy to do.

Very detailed and...

Roman_R, Aug 2025

Very detailed and encompassing tour with a very knowledgeable guide! Excellent perspective on the key points of Bologna and its history.

Introduction to Bologna

MissC_W, Aug 2025

The tour started on time and was well organised. Giuseppe was knowledgeable, funny and detailed. The tour is a great way to get your bearings of Bologna.

Running start

Maire_T, Jul 2025

Giuseppe was a knowledgeable, fluent, and entertaining storyteller! He was joyful and welcoming, and kept our family engaged and moving for over two hours as we got our bearings and a running start on the history of Bologna.

Great experience with Giuseppe

Ann_D, Jul 2025

The guide Giuseppe was very informative. He was very nice and willing to help others. I really enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed the bell tower at the end with great views of Bologna

Not too much walking but...

Antonio_S, Jun 2025

Not too much walking but you need a pair of good walking shoes. During summer hot days its better to start very early in the morning or very late in the afternoon.

Maria described the...

Ellen_F, May 2025

Maria described the region, historical significance and Bolognese culture with detail and humor. Delightful.

Maria is an amazing guide...

Anil_Y, Apr 2025

Maria is an amazing guide - her knowledge and witty storytelling made it a special tour for me. Thank you! Anil

Our tour guide was...

Rebecca_R, Apr 2025

Our tour guide was excellent took her time explaining everything. She gave great insights into Bologna past history

Learned So Much About Bologna!

Nicole_C, Mar 2025

My tour guide Maria was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, friendly and engaging! I learned so much about Bologna. I would absolutely recommend this tour and definitely recommend Maria was as your guide. You will enjoy yourself immensely!

Amazing Tour

Nadia_T, Feb 2025

Our tour guide Margarite was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable, patient, and incredible kind. I would highly recommend this tour!

Great tour of Bologna

Rossano_W, Jan 2025

Great guide. Very informative and knowledgeable with a strong background in history. The guide answered questions and was friendly and courteous.

Perfect to learn about Bologna

David_P, Nov 2024

Our guide was very nice and provided a wonderful overview of Bologna history. We went to the sites and finished in a bell tower with a view of the city. All entrances fees were covered.