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2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour

Bologna, Italy

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2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour

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Overview

Duration

2h 30min

Languages

German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Take part in a unique experience and discover one of Italy's most enchanting cities. In the course of the tour, you'll get to uncover the history of Bologna, where the first university of Europe was built in the 11th century. In Piazza San Domenico you'll get to admire the monuments of the most illustrious professors of the Middle ages and inside the Museo Medievale, you'll learn all about with the vivid bas-reliefs that show the professors teaching an audience of students, all thanks to the engaging narration of your dedicated expert guide.

Also, you'll get to walk to the Archiginnasio Palace, home to city's schools from the 16th to the 19th century, and its 17th Century Anatomy Theater decorated with wooden sculptures related to Medicine.

In the course of just 2.5 hours you'll learn all there is to know about the enthralling history of this charming city.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability. Please note that this tour does not include entrance to sites which require an entrance fee. The Museo Medievale is open from Tuesday to Friday (9am to 3pm). On Saturday and Sunday the museum is open from 10am to 6.30pm. Closed on Monday.. The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.