J
Enjoyable Tour!
This was a great way to learn about the city and get our bearings. We had purchased the extra option for food, which ended up being vouchers, which we used a later time. There was no eating while on the tour.
Bologna City Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $32 / person
- Location
- Bologna, Italy
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 845 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour
- Meeting point
- Meeting point at the Fountain of Neptune, in front of the statue and near the stairs of the Vittorio Emanuele bar.
Description
A classic walking tour through the streets of the city centre. With this guided tour you will discover the history of Bologna and its main cultural attractions. The Old Point of Sale area, the so-called Quadrilateral, the statue of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio are just some of the stops on this wonderful tour. For those who purchase the option with the Archiginnasio tour, the visit will be carried out in the afternoon, while the group tour of the city of Bologna remains departing in the morning. Availability permitting, if you have special time requirements please specify in the requests which slot you prefer (14 : 10 or 17 : 00).
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $32
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $17
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Basilica Di San Petronio
Visit inside the Basilica
Piazza Santo Stefano
Visit of the square
Quadrilatero
Visit to the ancient market of the quadrilateral among the historical shops
Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell
External visit of the towers
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
Entrance into the courtyard of the building
What's included
Included
Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
For those who buy option with Tour Archiginnasio, the visit to the palace will be at 14:10 or 17:00
Certified tour guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
845 reviews
How it compares in Bologna
- No. 7 by number of reviews among 466 tours in Bologna
- Starting price $32 is 71% below the typical $112 for tours of similar length in Bologna
Excurgo comparison of 466 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour may be in Italian-English dual language on some days
- On Sundays there is no entry to the Archiginnasio
- To access the Basilica of San Petronio you must have adequate clothing (covered shoulders and trousers / skirts at least up to the knee)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bologna City Walking Tour take?
Bologna City Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Bologna City Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Bologna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bologna City Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does Bologna City Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $17, adults from $32. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Bologna City Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting point at the Fountain of Neptune, in front of the statue and near the stairs of the Vittorio Emanuele bar. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Bologna City Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Bologna City Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 845 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour.
Reviews(845)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Nicely balanced tour
Great tour with our guide, who focused not just on the history and architecture of the city, but Bologna’s other claim to fame, food
M
A tour through Bologna is worth it
A tour through the city of Bologna is impressive and probably offers something for everyone. In the late afternoon, musicians play their pieces in front of countless listeners. A great atmosphere until the sun goes down.
C
Victoria was an excellent...
Victoria was an excellent guide and provided is with a very good history of Bologna. She touched on the most important aspects of life in Bologna including religious, academic and gastronomic. We really enjoyed this introduction to Bologna. Thank you Victoria.
M
This is a great tour for...
This is a great tour for an introduction to Bologna. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed it very much.
C
Bologna City Walking Tour
Great overview of Bologna Old City. Guide provided excellent information and kept us moving through the old city for several hours. This is our first visit to Bologna. This tour was outstanding as it introduced us to this wonderful city.
D
Worth taking the time!
Our tour guide provided a very good example of Bologna history. Spoke English really well and easy to understand. Wish our tour guide used an identifiable flag on an extension so she would be easier to find. Other than that - all good.
S
It was OK but rather long-winded with little content.
The meeting was well organized and the ladies were very nice. Two hours was too much for the content. It seemed more puffed up. Either there simply isn't much history and places to visit, or I just had bad luck. But it was extremely long-winded. A bit like being in a meeting. Many words but less content. The ladies were very nice, but that's not why I was there. Too bad.
N
The group was large and...
The group was large and it lost the connection I was hoping for. I lost interest but not because of guide, because of size. I had so many questions but didn’t feel comfortable asking with a group that size. We were 16!
J
Bologna, then and now.
Very informative! Our guide knew and conveyed the history of Bologna as well as current events. Not too long, not too short.
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