Bologna & Ravenna Private Tour: Ancient Mosaics & Historic Wonders

Highlights

• Bologna: Historic Center & University
• Ravenna: UNESCO Mosaics

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Fontana del Nettuno

   10min

   This is our meeting location. This Renaissance fountain is one of the landmarks of the city, and amazing artworks preserved here.

2. 2

   Piazza Maggiore

   25min

   Piazza Maggiore, where some of the most outstanding buildings stand: palazzo d'Accursio, Sala Borsa library, Palazzo del Podestà. We'll visit them in accordance with opening hours.

3. 3

   Basilica Di San Petronio

   20min

   We'll visit the Church most beloved by Bolognesi. This basilica houses the longest sundial in the world and hides several stories.

4. 4

   Archiginnasio Di Bologna

   25min

   The Archiginnasio Palace is the former location of the University of Bologna, the oldest in the western world. There we will have the chance to visit the Anatomy theatre, where autopsies were carried out. (admission fee € 3 per person)

5. 5

   Quadrilatero

   15min

   The Quadrilatero is the old food district, full of colors and flavors.

6. 6

   Palazzo della Mercanzia

   Pass by

   We'll pass through Piazza della Mercanzia and admire the impressive two towers, landmark of the city along with the Neptune Fountain.

7. 7

   Stazione di Bologna Centrale

   1h 20min

   We'll take the train "Regionale Veloce" to Ravenna. The journey takes about 1,15hr and the round-trip ticket costs € 15 per person.

8. 8

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   20min

   An amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (combo ticket including all the Unesco sites in this tour € 11,50 per person)

Before you go

Location