Piazza del Nettuno

Take a classic walking tour through the streets of the Bologna city center. With this guided tour, discover the history of Bologna and its major cultural attractions. Make stops at the Asinelli tower, Neptune fountain, and the Basilica of San Petronio. Meet your guide and walk through the city streets admiring the architecture and discovering the most-famous cultural attraction. See the towers of Bologna and marvel at their height and significance. Then, stroll through the Quadrilatero Market, and learn important historical facts. Make a wish at the Neptune fountain and see if it comes true. Then, gaze at the Basilica of San Petronio, as your guide shares its story and welcomes you into the city of Bologna.

This deluxe coach journey offers a blend of guided tours and free time, allowing you to experience the best of Italy’s culture, art, and cuisine. Begin in Rome and visit Assisi’s medieval charm, Siena’s iconic piazza, and the Renaissance splendor of Florence. Explore Bologna’s rich history and Venice’s enchanting canals. Enjoy stays in centrally located 4-star hotels, expert local guides, and curated meals that showcase the unique flavors of each region. Perfect for travelers looking to explore Italy’s treasures in comfort and style. Day 1 | Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence Depart from Rome at 7:15 AM and head to Assisi, where you'll explore this medieval town and visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Siena for a guided tour of its stunning Piazza del Campo. Arrive in Florence, check into your 4-star hotel, and enjoy a welcome dinner. Day 2 | Florence Discover Florence's Renaissance treasures with a guided city tour, including stops at the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant. Spend the afternoon exploring Florence on your own or join an optional excursion to Pisa. Day 3 | Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice Travel to Bologna and take a walking tour of the city center, including Piazza Maggiore and the Basilica of San Petronio. Continue to Padua to see the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Note: Starting from high season 2025, the visit to Padua will be replaced with extended time in Bologna, featuring a special light lunch street food experience. Arrive in Venice for an overnight stay in a central 4-star hotel. Day 4 | Venice Begin your day with a walking tour of Venice’s highlights, including St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a light lunch with a Spritz and "Cicchetti," traditional Venetian tapas. Spend the afternoon exploring Venice’s canals and landmarks at your leisure. Day 5 | Venice > Montepulciano > Rome Depart Venice and head to Montepulciano, a town renowned for its wine and stunning landscapes. Enjoy a guided tour, a traditional lunch, and free time for wine tasting and shopping. Return to Rome in the evening, marking the end of your Italian adventure.

ONLY IN ITALIAN Welcome to the game "Lupine - Return to the origins"! You will be catapulted into the universe of the famous gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, on a mission to discover his origins and his mysterious past. Starting from Piazza del Nettuno, you will embark on a treasure hunt through the streets of Bologna, solving riddles and deciphering codes to discover the truth about Lupine's life. But be careful: you will not be alone in your mission. The Ganimard criminal organization will hunt you, trying to hinder you and stop at any cost. You will have to be skilled and cunning to overcome the challenges that will present themselves, avoiding falling into their mortal traps. Will you be able to reveal Lupine's secrets and escape your enemies? Only the bravest and intelligent will have the opportunity to win the game and discover the truth about one of the greatest thieves in history. Intrigi, mysteries and adventures await you in "Lupine - Return to the origins". Are you ready to test your skills and enter the world of Arsène Lupine? Book your participation in the treasure hunt "Lupine - Return to the origins" now!

Experience the vibrant historic center of Bologna on this walking tour. Admire sights like the Basilica of San Petronio and the Loggia of Merchants. Stop to try specialties at three establishments and enjoy a glass of delectable local wine. Start your tour in Piazza del Nettuno, where your guide will share insights into Bolognese culture with you. See an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture at the Basilica of San Petronio. Admire the two towers that are the symbol of Bologna. View the Loggia of Merchants, where commercial and trading activities have been overseen in Bologna for hundreds of years. Walk to the vibrant Quadrilatero Market. Wander through the sights and smells in this market that has been around since the middle ages.

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Visit the city of Bologna and San Luca with this tour that in one day will let you discover the city comfortably without walking too much. You will meet in Piazza del Nettuno with our welcome staff who will explain all the details and will accompany you to the start of the new Inside city tour aboard the electric minibus where you will be able to see the most hidden sides of the center by listening to the audio guides. Afterwards you will be able to enjoy tastings of typical local products and then board the San Luca express train which will let you discover the famous arcades of San Luca on the way that takes you to visit the famous basilica while listening to the audio guides.

Eat your way through Bologna 's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tortellini fritti and Formaggio Bianco Bologna. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

In order to get to know Bologna, I will explain why the city is called 'The red', the fat and the learned, and show you the symbol of the city the two leaning Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda. From there, we will head to the beautiful Maggiore square with its arched colonnades where we can enter the San Petronio Basilica, dedicated to the patron saint of Bologna. I will show you the majestic Paviglione portico leading to the Archiginasio, where there was once a silk-worm market, and Neptune fountain, in Neptune Square. I'll show you the symbol of the city the two leaning Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, and then head to the secretive Santo Stefano church. It's possible for me to make an appointment with some "sfogline" or pasta makers and you can watch them in action. Itinerary: Piazza Maggiorem San Petronio Archiginasium. We can visit the anatomical theatre here if it is open, the quadrilatero, Santo Stefano Church and San Domenico Church

Discover the gastronomy of Bologna with a private guide who will accompany you through the streets of the city centre. You will explore and taste its typical products while the guide will tell you anecdotes about Bologna's cuisine. A walk through Bologna's lively markets, that still exist from the Middle Ages and discover all the specialities of Bologna and the Food Valley of which it is the capital. The tour will allow you to visit the historic places where Bolognese delicacies are born, passing by the Quadrilatero market, where the city's most historic shops are located. Explore some of the city's picturesque squares and splendid buildings and discover the typical aromas and flavours of Bologna's culinary tradition. Stroll through the centre of Bologna with your local guide, admire the city's most characteristic monuments and discover their history. In the warm and dynamic atmosphere of Bologna's historical centre, let yourself be carried away by the scents and flavours of Bologna's culinary tradition while tasting local and traditional products.

Start the tour at Archiginnasio Palace, which serves as the main office building for the oldest university in the world – the University of Bologna. After, walk to Piazza Maggiore, where the Basilica of San Petronio is located, known for its imposing facade. Continue to Piazza del Nettuno, which is surrounded by three important administrative buildings: Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà, and Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. Afterward, continue to the base of Bologna's iconic towers, the Asinelli Tower and the Garisenda Tower. Learn about the history and features of these imposing structures. Next, continue to the wooden arch of Corte Isolani and see the Oratory of Santa Cecilia. Admire the exterior of the church of San Giacomo Maggiore, before concluding the tour in the area of Quadrilatero, which is home to many markets and shops.