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2-Hour Private Bologna Walking Tour with Quadrilatero Food District

2 Hours Round trip from Bologna Easy pace

Two Towers (Due Torri), Asinelli and Garisenda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the courtyard of the University of Bologna, decorated with famous coats of arms
02 Walk through the Quadrilatero and learn about Bologna's local products
03 Pay your respects at the Basilica of San Petronio
04 See the Neptune Fountain, built in 1563 to beautify the city and provide drinking water
05 End in front of the two leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda

Sign up for this guided tour of Bologna and explore the charming city through its culture and history like a local. See the Neptune Fountain and the two leaning towers, then visit the Basilica of San Petronio and the courtyards of the University of Bologna. Walk through the Quadrilatero, Bologna's food district, for a glimpse of its famous food shops and admire specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, and Balsamic Vinegar.

Walk through the Quadrilatero, Bologna's food district, for a glimpse of its famous food shops and admire specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, and Balsamic Vinegar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bologna

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Bologna Landmarks and the Quadrilatero

The tour through the charming city of Bologna will allow you to get to know its culture and history like a local. It begins with a visit to the Basilica of San Petronio, located in the historical centre of Bologna. You will also see the Neptune Fountain, built in 1563 to beautify the city and provide drinking water to the public.
The tour continues to the main square, where the Town Hall is located, showcasing a hall made up of three separate buildings. You will also visit the courtyards of the University of Bologna, decorated with the coats of arms of wealthy families who studied there.
Towards the end of the tour, you will walk through the narrow alleys of the Quadrilatero, the food district of Bologna, where you will get a glimpse of the food shops, bakeries, and delis. You will admire the specialties of these establishments, including Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Balsamic Vinegar, and many more.
The tour concludes in front of the two leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, built in the early 12th century.