Bologna Walking Tour: Discover Monuments, Food & Aperitivo at Your Own Pace

Highlights

• Multilingual Digital Guide
• Self-Paced Exploration
• Gastronomic Culture

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Via dell'Indipendenza

   20min

   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!

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20min

   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!

3. 3

   Piazza Maggiore

   30min

   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.

4. 4

   Basilica Di San Petronio

   20min

   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!

5. 5

   Stop 5

   20min

   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.

6. 6

   Archiginnasio Di Bologna

   30min

   A beautiful library (unfortunately not visited by tourists) but also a fantastic anatomy room and other rooms that can be visited for 3€.

7. 7

   Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

   30min

   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!

8. 8

   Stop 8

   10min

   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!

Before you go

Location