Bologna's Illuminated Treasures: Private Night Walking Tour

Highlights

• Private Night Walking Tour
• Discover Illuminated Highlights
• Unique Romantic Atmosphere

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15min

   Meet your guide at the piazza del Nettuno and start your evening walk through the historic centre of Bologna. During your first stop you will see one of the main squares of the historic centre of Bologna established in the 1564 to make the space for the famous fountain of Neptune to which the area owes its name. Surrounded by the picturesque building of great historic importance, this square is one of the most visited attractions of the city.

2. 2

   Piazza Maggiore

   20min

   One of the most famous squares and the true centre of Bologna. Surrounded by the medieval buildings, this historic piazza is a lively area which holds much historic value. Your professional guide will show you its main monuments and teach you about the history behind them.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20min

   Porticoes are an important cultural and architectural heritage of Bologna and can be considered as the symbol of the city. You will stop to discover one of the most impressive porticoes of the historic centre which has recently become a UNESCO heritage site.

4. 4

   Quadrilatero

   20min

   Quadrilatero is a historic neighbourhood which houses an ancient Bologna market since the Middle Ages. During the evening it transforms in vivid and lively area full of bustling bars and restaurants with a live music played by local street musicians.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15min

   Another significant square of Bologna, the Piazza della Mercanzia creates a unique charming atmosphere due to the picturesque medieval buildings which surround the area. Worthy of special mention is the palazzo della Mercanzia which was the old meeting place for the local merchants.

6. 6

   Piazza Santo Stefano

   20min

   You will stop in SantoStefano square, one of the most symbolic places in Bologna, where you can find the famous "seven churches"

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   Enjoy the symbols of the city, the Garisenda and the Asinelli towers and let their imposing structure amaze you

Before you go

Location