Visits and tours Bologna: purchase of museum tickets, visit tickets, excursions, experiences

visits and tours of Bologna and the Region. Private visits to museums and gastronomic experiences in the centre. Book the experience you want for your trip to Bologna.

Audio-guided visit to the Archiginnasio with tasting in Bologna - Bologna

Visit one of the most important palaces located in the heart of Bologna with an audio guide: the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio. Built between 1562 and 1563, the Archiginnasio was once the seat of the ancient university and is today the main library of Bologna. Discover the history of the oldest university in the world and the numerous testimonies of its long and important activity. At the end of the audio tour, enjoy a tasty platter of typical cured meats at the Quadrilatero, the central market of Bologna.

Bolognese cooking class in a unique grocery store in Bologna - Bologna

Join Daniele at his grocery store in Bologna to learn how to prepare typical pasta and Bolognese sauce from scratch. Find out how to prepare tortellini and bolognese tagliatelle and broth and then enjoy your creations at lunch. You can even take the recipes home. The wines of the Emilia Romagna region are included. The cooking class takes place at the Daniele grocery store, the Drogheria degli Elephants in the center of Bologna. Shared cooking class and lunch for 4 people.

Climb to the Asinelli Tower and tasting of typical Bologna products - Bologna

Enjoy the panorama of Bologna from the top of the Torre degli Asinelli and discover the flavors of tradition in the company of a local guide. Admire the incredible view from the tallest medieval leaning tower in the world, built between 1109 and 1119. Taste the best of typical Bolognese products in a historic shop in the center: delight your palate with a plate of crescentine with mortadella and try a homemade ice cream.

Cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Bologna - Bologna

Learn the secrets and tricks of the most famous dishes of Bologna cuisine and taste your dishes with a glass of wine of the territory. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of 3 authentic Bolognese recipes. Each participant will have access to a station equipped with tools and all the ingredients to make the recipes. Followed by the tasting of the prepared dishes accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Crime mystery exploration game and tour in Bologna - Bologna

Follow the clues to discover incredible places and local stories in Bologna. You will learn about the terracotta art of Bologna and many of the stories behind the city's most iconic places. You will see the historic Ghetto and walk along the legendary Via dell'Indipendenza. Each clue will lead you from one location to another and as you solve the problem and guess the answer the secret story of that location is unlocked.

Tickets for the guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Luca and panoramic tour on the tourist train - Bologna

Visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca with a guide and enjoy a breathtaking view of Bologna from above. Discover the history of the sanctuary and admire the longest portico in the world. Reach the top of the hill with the San Luca Express, a panoramic tourist train that connects the city center to the sanctuary.

Lunch or dinner at a Cesarina's home with show cooking in Bologna - Bologna

Book a lunch or a private dinner in the heart of Bologna, attend the show cooking and discover the flavors of true home cooking. The Cesarines are the ambassadors of the Italian culinary heritage, the first Italian network of expert certified chefs. The Cesarine preserve the oldest recipes of the Italian gastronomic tradition handed down from generation to generation and welcome travelers into their homes for an authentic sharing experience.

Private cooking class at the home of a Bolognese sfoglina in Bologna - Bologna

Discover the flavors of authentic Bolognese cuisine with this private half-day cooking course. Learn from a local Sfoglina, a lady who makes pasta at home. You will reach the Sfoglina house in the historic center of Bologna for a live cooking demonstration during which you will prepare homemade puff pastry and fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni. You will finally taste the result at lunch: enjoy cold cuts and crescenza, pasta and homemade desserts paired with a selection of local red and white wines and excellent coffee.

Private tour of the Basilica of San Petronio and the Archiginnasio in Bologna - Bologna

The Basilica of San Petronio, dedicated to the city's patron saint, is the largest church in Bologna. It dominates Piazza Maggiore and, despite being largely unfinished, its imposing dimensions make it the fourth largest church in Italy and the largest brick Gothic church in the world. You will discover the artistic treasures and the history of the church and you will visit the Archiginnasio Library, located next to San Petronio, together with your expert guide. Here you can discover the history of the oldest university in Europe and see the famous Anatomical Theater.

Private tour of the Basilica of Santo Stefano and tasting of typical products in Bologna - Bologna

Visit the Seven Churches of the Basilica of Santo Stefano in Bologna and together with your guide discover more about their mysterious origin. You will also discover the adjacent Corte Isolani and the secrets hidden between the arches of this imposing palace overlooking Piazza Santo Stefano.
While some claim that the Santo Stefano complex was built in 430 AD to represent the places where the Passion of Christ had taken place, others believe that it was commissioned by San Petronio and that it was built on the ruins of a pagan temple.

Private tour of the University in Bologna - Bologna

Take part in a unique experience and discover the history of Bologna where the first university in Europe was built in the 12th century. In Piazza San Domenico you can admire the monuments of the most illustrious professors of the Middle Ages and inside the Medieval Museum you will admire the lively bas-reliefs showing professors teaching to an audience of students. Plus, you can walk to the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio, home to the city's schools from the 16th to 19th centuries, and its ornate 17th-century Teatro Anatomico with wooden sculptures related to medicine.

Private wine tasting experience in Bologna - Bologna

With this private tour you will have the opportunity to discover the best selection of wines in the Bolognese area. Enjoy a unique tasting experience in one of the oldest inns in the city and learn about the local grape varieties from an expert guide and taste three wines. You will be able to appreciate the quality of the white Pignoletto and Trebbiano grapes and the red Sangiovese and Barbera varieties produced in three main wine-growing areas: the Rhine plain and the hills of Bologna and Imola.

Tickets for the San Luca Express train and tasting of typical Bologna products - Bologna

The Basilica of San Luca is one of the symbols of the city of Bologna: located on Monte Guardia, the sanctuary is connected to the city center by the longest continuous portico of the world, composed of 666 arches. You will be able to visit the Basilica without rushing and decide what time to return with the train by consulting the timetables on the map that will be provided to you together with a voucher for tasting typical products.

Bologna tour tickets in City Red Bus and tasting of typical products - Bologna

Upon arrival at the meeting point and staff will be happy to welcome you. Choose the audio guide available in 8 languages and find out more about the monuments and history of Bologna.Travel through the city and see some of the best-known points of interest. Hop on and off at your leisureat the most important monuments. At the end of the tour, enjoy a gastronomic stop in a historic Bolognese market where you can taste some local specialties.

Private foodie tour in Bologna - Bologna

Stroll through the historic center of Bologna with your private guide and admire its monuments. Then experience the culinary tradition of Bologna and taste the local products and learn everything you need to know about their preparation and importance in the local culture. The tour will allow you to visit the historical places where Bolognese delicacies are born, passing from the Mercato delle Erbe to the Mercato di Mezzo al Quadrilatero where you will find the historic shops of the city.

Traditional food and wine tour in Bologna - Bologna

Bologna, the capital of Emiglia-Romagna, is traditionally called "the Wise" for its oldest university in Europe, "la Rossa" for its red roofs of its houses and "la Ricca" for its gastronomic traditions and culinary excellence that you can explore together with your local guide. Try different dishes at five different gastronomic stops: Bolognese sauce, tigelle or cone of mortadella, two of the most local street foods, Bolognese cutlet, typical fried meat with cream, parmesan and smoked ham , a slice of the traditional rice cake or torta donut, ice cream and/or Italian coffee high quality.

Visit to the market, cooking class and lunch or dinner at a Cesarina's home in Bologna - Bologna

Explore the local market and the historic food shops of Bologna and purchase the best seasonal ingredients for your private cooking class at the Cesarina's home. Learn to recognize the best products, discover the secrets of Bolognese cuisine and taste the fruit of your labor in the company of a glass of local wine. Book a lunch or a private dinner in the heart of Bologna, attend the show cooking and discover the flavors of true home cooking.

Walking tour of the center of Bologna - Bologna

Discover the main attractions in the historic center of Bologna with an expert guide. The tour starts in Piazza del Nettuno, where I admired the fountain symbol of the city, and continues towards Piazza Maggiore. Here you will visit the imposing Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in the world, and you will admire Palazzo Re Enzo and the Salaborsa Library, the main public library of Bologna. You will discover the oldest library in the world, the Archiginnasio and the marvelous Basilica which overlooks Piazza Santo Stefano.

Wine tasting on the Bolognese Hills in Bologna - Bologna

Enjoy a private tasting tour dedicated to local DOP wines while admiring the landscape of the Bolognese Hills. You will visit two historic wineries that have been producing excellent wines for years and exporting them all over the world. After enjoying a tasting of the best wines and balsamic vinegar produced by the first cellar, move on to the second cellar, discover its history and taste its wines paired with a selection of local products.