Italy · Scooty & Bike

2-Hour Bologna Bike Tour with Via Piella and San Petronio

2 Hours Round trip from Via Piella Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bologna's medieval history by bike through its hidden canals and historic port
  • 02 See the iconic Two Towers and pass through the old Jewish "Ghetto"
  • 03 Ride across Piazza Maggiore to view San Petronio, Palazzo d'Accursio, and Neptune's Fountain
  • 04 Visit Via Piella, one of the few spots where Bologna's historic canals are still visible

Explore Bologna by bike on a short ride through the city's medieval history, from its hidden canals and historic port to its grand civic and religious landmarks. Along the way, see Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo d'Accursio, the Cathedral of San Petronio, the Fountain of Neptune, and King Enzo's palace. The tour also takes you to Via Piella, one of the few places where Bologna's historic canals are still visible, and to the iconic Two Towers, the city's main symbol.

Visit Via Piella, one of the few points in the city where the water canals that nourished the mills and gave energy to the medieval city of Bologna are still visible.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Bologna
Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bike Through Bologna's Medieval Heart

  • Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location to begin the tour.

  • Travel by bike to Manifattura delle Arti, the hi-tech and cultural centre of Bologna. Hear the story of the medieval port of Bologna and learn about the historical relevance of the water canals that were once part of the city and are now underground.

  • Continue to the elegant and well-preserved Prendiparte Tower. Learn about the Jewish community as you pass through the old Jewish "Ghetto" and reach the main symbol of Bologna: the Two Towers.

  • Ride towards Piazza Maggiore and view Palazzo d'Accursio, the Cathedral of San Petronio, the Fountain of Neptune, and the majestic palace of King Enzo.

  • Head to the Church of S. Domenico, one of the richest churches in the art history of Bologna.

  • Visit Via Piella, one of the few points in the city where the water canals that nourished the mills and gave energy to the medieval city of Bologna are still visible.

Via Piella, Two Towers, Piazza Maggiore, the Fountain of Neptune

Where this trip takes you

Via Piella, Two Towers, Piazza Maggiore, the Fountain of Neptune

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Via Piella 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Certified English-speaking tour guide in Bologna

  • Radio guides (headsets)

  • City bike

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sunscreen during summer and gloves during winter are recommended.

Know before you go

  • The tour operates rain or shine. If the weather is extremely bad, the tour can be rescheduled or transformed into a walking tour.
  • Children on a child seat can join for free.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Helmet is available if desired.
  • Raincoat is available if needed.
  • Child seat is available if required.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Tour start
Via Piella, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Via Piella.

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