Bologna in One Day: Extravagant Tour through Historical Art and Gastronomy

Experience the best of Bologna in just one day! Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, indulge in delicious Bolognese cuisine, and explore its stunning art and architecture.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Maggiore - We will discover the secrets and the great masterpieces of the square, such as the terracotta works of Nicolo’ dell’Arca, the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Comunale and San Petronio.
    We will visit some splendid frescoed rooms of the Palazzo Comunale, the grand staircase of Bramane’s horses and other small jewels of the sumptuous…
What's Included
  • Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
  • Entrance to the National Art Gallery
  • Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita
  • Tasting of cured meats, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena in the historic market
  • Entrance to the Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theater
Additional Information

This is a comprehensive tour that allows you to fully experience the magnificent city of Bologna. Spend a day immersing yourself in culture, art, and cuisine while exploring the city’s top attractions. The itinerary is meticulously planned to showcase the incredible gourmet offerings of Bologna, as well as its wealth of architectural and artistic…

Location
Bar Vittorio Emanuele
Piazza Maggiore
Reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna, The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisa_h
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent and thorough tour. - Riccardo has encyclopedic knowledge of Bologna, and has access to many private sites that go beyond the usual walking tour. I learned a tremendous amount about the city, from ancient times through to the rennaissance. A surprising highlight was the anatomy school. Would highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Boo_w
Feb 11, 2025
Splendid tour! - Ricardo was great, very passionate and knowledgeable. I loved finding some off-the-beaten path secrets.
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Hrgregorio
Feb 8, 2025
One of my favorite tours ever! - Ricardo was an amazing guide. He asked about my trip and preferences, and made sure to point out sights relevant to my particular interests, including a lot of science and medical history. I saw so much of the city in just a few hours, and went to places i never would have known about without Ricardo! He is very knowledgable and made sure to point out nuances or small details that I would have overlooked. He also gave some tips on photo opportunities. I definitely recommend this tour. It's a fairly fast pace so wear your trainers!
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Alwaystravel_99
Dec 18, 2024
Wonderful day!! - Fabulous tour. Well worth the cost. Riccardo has an incredible depth of knowledge of the history of this area. He is a great teacher and communicator. A pleasure to spend the day with. He has a very unique view that skillfully intertwines art, history and food. We would definitely hire Riccardo when we return to Bologna.
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Paula_o
Dec 18, 2024
Extremely Educational! - Fabulous day. Worth the cost. Riccardo is a fabulous teacher/communicator. His depth of knowledge is unparalleled. He provides an unusual perspective as he weaves art, history and food together. A most enjoyable day. We hope to get back to Bologna again and we will certainly take another tour.
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Crews_l
Dec 15, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour - We booked the tour knowing we had only about 2 days in Bologna. This tour opened our eyes to the history and beauty of the city. Riccardo was amazing. We have taken many walking tours but Riccardo was one of the most knowledgeable and engaging guides we have ever encountered. He showed us places that we would never have seen. Lots of hidden gems. The history of the city as explained by Riccardo was very interesting. He also introduced us to several foods at shops where locales used. The foods were wonderful and fills. We highly recommend this tour. Well worth the price.
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Julia_l
Dec 9, 2024
Walking Tour of the City! Bologna is a must! - Ricardo is extremely knowledgeable of Bologna history, architecture, and food. I’m pretty sure we were able to get into some privately owned buildings that don’t usually allow tours because of his knowledge of the area and people. Wish we explored more of the food area. It is all walking so wear comfortable shoes!
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Traveler831474
Oct 27, 2024
I had a fantastic day with Riccardo Bacchi in Bologna. I thought I knew a lot about Renaissance history and art butt believe me - I booked my tour based on an online art appreciation course. I was anxious to see it all in situ. Bologna is amazing 👏 Riccardo Bacchi is a brilliant guide, keeping me interested and intrigued for the entire day. I
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Tashachic
Oct 9, 2024
Must do tour - This tour was amazing. Way more than we expected. Its easier to refer to Ricardo as Google than describe his depth of knowledge about bologna art, history and food. He is much more than just a guide. His passion for the subject matter was very obvious all the way through the day. More importantly the way he structured the tour and the information was really easy to understand and follow. I would definitely recommend this tour as a must do. Thank you again Ricardo for a fantastic day.
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Matthew_d
Sep 10, 2024
Fantastic tour of Bologna! - Fantastic tour of Bologna! Ricardo is an amazing guide with great knowledge of the city & Italy. Ricardo showed us some amazing works of art, architecture, and places that can be easily missed. The food market he brought us to was great. It gave us a good sampling of bologna food. Highly recommend.
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