Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide
Description
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Bologna, you've come to the right place! With this guide created by a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Bologna! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
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Itinerary
We begin our walk in Bologna on one of the most characteristic streets by discovering a fantastic aspect of the city: its very long porticoes!
Its name already evokes the allure of the sea and the power of a god. But this Bolognese square is much more than that: a true microcosm encompassing history, art, culture and even a dash of gossip!
We find ourselves in the renowned Piazza Maggiore, the beating heart of Bologna, the result of a long and gradual process of transformation over the centuries. This space was originally intended for people’s meetings and commercial activities, serving as a hub for the city’s social and economic life.
The majestic façade of the Basilica of San Petronio certainly does not go unnoticed, with its obvious unfinishedness that almost seems to indicate a knife slashing through it. Its history is shrouded in mystery with stories that mix reality and legend. Let's discover everything!
Just a stone’s throw from the main square of the city we find one of the most representative historical places of Bolognese culinary culture.
A beautiful library (unfortunately not visited by tourists) but also a fantastic anatomy room and other rooms that can be visited for 3€.
Also known as the “Seven Churches Complex” although it is difficult to say what the true origin of this nickname is. The most credited hypothesis goes back to the initial design. Let's discover everything!
Bologna is full of peculiar stories and I couldn’t help but tell you the one about the three arrows! Let's talk about a famous legend of the city!
Also known as the Two Towers although they are not the same as those used in “Lord of the Rings” (sorry for the nerdy joke but I had to make it ) are an icon of the city and a must-see for anyone who visits. Unfortunately, they cannot be visited as the facilities are not safe for tourists. It is still worth seeing them up close!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Reviews(163)
A pleasant surprise. It has been extremely useful. It included anecdotes, history, art, a very complete summary of the city. Without a doubt we will repeat!
Great option for when you want to explore on your own pace. Since we only had a day in the city and wanted to squish everything in the plan, we followed the guide, but had some lunch and did some shopping in-between the stops. Easy to follow. You can listen AND read the information.
Wonderful experience. Approved
Great structured tour. Plenty of detail and short walks between attractions.
The Bologna Walking Tour was a great way to experience Bologna. We were taking the train from Florence to Bologna, and didn't know for sure what our timing would be - which meant that we really couldn't book a guided tour with confidence that we would make it on time. The. self-guided audio tour allowed us to set our own schedule, while still seeing (and hearing about) all the interesting sites in Bologna.
It is very well written, funny and informative, easy to follow and learn a bit about the unusual things in Bologna
Time management was excellent, the language was too obviously AI-controlled, some pronunciations were incorrect, and the information was sufficient.
After a short adjustment period, the platform proved to be very helpful. The hints and information were comprehensive and very interesting. Everything could be experienced at one's own pace and without time pressure. We can highly recommend Walking Cap.
Be autiful experience. I would like to advise this tour to people who need calm, freedom and many time.
The guide was very helpful, and the fact that you can do it at your own pace is a big advantage. We covered everything in 2 days. The restaurant recommendations and tips were very useful.
