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Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history
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with that of its rich architectural and artistic heritage, including its splendid churches, palaces, ancient university, canals, and towers, and finally, a tunning museum rich in ancient art, the Pinacoteca Nazionale. Regarding its great famous gastronomy : most of its preparations do not need any poresentation (balsamic, parmesan cheese, pasta bolognese, lasagna, tortellini, parma ham, mortadella), but some of these delicacies are actual hidden gems for most of Italian travellers too! We ll visit also a TRADITIONAL PASTA LABORATORY for a qiuick and efficient LITTLE COOKING CLASS!
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What's Included
Included
- Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
- Entrance to the National Art Gallery
- Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita
- Tasting of cured meats, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena in the historic market
- Entrance to the Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theater
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- reccommandable to all categories of travellers
Itinerary
We will visit some splendid frescoed rooms of the Palazzo Comunale, the grand staircase of Bramane's horses and other small jewels of the sumptuous building.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission ticket included
Large and unique complex of early medieval buildings, medieval and Romanesque interiors, Gothic palaces, specialized art museum, frescoes, medieval porticoes and spiral staircases, terrace with a view of the towers and Bologna from "high".
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission ticket included
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission ticket included
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission ticket included
Visit one of the most important museums of painting and ancient art in Italy, from Giotto to Raphael, from Titian to Guido Reni, from Ercole de Roberti to Carracci and Guercino, from Vitasle da Bologna to Parmigianino.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission ticket included
Duration: 40 minutes
Oratory of Santa Cecilia with frescoes and musical venues.
Duration: 40 minutes
Duration: 5 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Tastings of : Figs and PArma ham, CULATELLO, salami, Mortadella, Pasta, Meatballs and peas (Bologna style), Tagliatelle with ragout, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO (3/4 YEARS aged ), TRADITIONAL GREEN LASAGNE BOLOGNESI, Traditionalò MODENA BALSAMIC VINEGAR (up to 24 years of aging)...much else!
Duration: 60 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission ticket included
📍 Meeting Point
Starting Point
The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.
End Point
The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 7 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
- Entrance to the National Art Gallery
- Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita
- Tasting of cured meats, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena in the historic market
- Entrance to the Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theater
The starting point is: Reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna, The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.