• Piazza Maggiore - Explore the hidden gems and magnificent artworks of the square, including the terracotta creations by Nicolo’ dell’Arca, the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Comunale, and San Petronio. Enjoy a tour of the beautifully frescoed rooms of the Palazzo Comunale, the grand staircase of Bramante’s horses, and other exquisite features of this opulent building.
• Piazza Santo Stefano - Discover a vast and unique complex of early medieval structures, featuring medieval and Romanesque interiors, Gothic palaces, a specialized art museum, frescoes, medieval porticoes, spiral staircases, and a terrace offering a panoramic view of the towers and Bologna from above.
• Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita - A Baroque church showcasing the magnificent Lamentation by Nicolò dell’Arca, a Renaissance terracotta masterpiece.
• Archiginnasio di Bologna - An ancient Renaissance and Baroque palace of the University of Bologna, adorned with stunning frescoes, books, a historical library, and a wooden anatomical theatre.
• Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna - Visit one of Italy’s most significant museums of painting and ancient art, featuring works from Giotto to Raphael, Titian to Guido Reni, Ercole de Roberti to Carracci and Guercino, Vitasle da Bologna to Parmigianino.
• Quadrilatero - A hub of history, art, and gastronomy: the ancient Mezzo di Bologna market, surrounded by historic stalls, taverns, and traditional shops, a true medieval temple of Emilia Romagna’s rich gastronomy.
• Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore - A grand art gallery church, home to the renowned Bentivoglio Chapel, a masterpiece of the Emilian Renaissance, and the Oratory of Santa Cecilia with frescoes and musical venues.
• Canale delle Moline - Discover towers, arcades, medieval houses, palaces, unique architecture, hidden canals, noble staircases, frescoed halls, oratories, and sites of the oldest university in Europe.
• Basilica di San Domenico - A basilica rich in art and architecture, featuring the Ark of Nicola Pisano, Nicolò, and Michelangelo, an alchemical wooden choir, Mozart’s favorite organ, and a Renaissance cloister.
• Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano - Explore a medieval and early medieval complex of immense value, modeled after the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.
• Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria - Enjoy tastings of figs and Parma ham, culatello, salami, mortadella, pasta, meatballs and peas (Bologna style), tagliatelle with ragout, Parmigiano Reggiano (aged 3/4 years), traditional green lasagne Bolognese, traditional Modena balsamic vinegar (aged up to 24 years), and much more!
• Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria - Participate in a delightful cooking class for Pasta alla Bolognese (egg pasta for tagliatelle, tortellini, lasagna, balanzoni, tortelloni, passatelli…)

• Entrance to the Bolognini Chapel, San Petronio
• Entrance to the National Art Gallery
• Entrance ticket to the Lamentation of Santa Maria della Vita
• Tasting of cured meats, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena in the historic market
• Entrance to the Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theater

This tour offers an incredibly detailed exploration of the enchanting city of Bologna. Enjoy a day filled with culture, art, and culinary delights as you visit the city’s top attractions. The itinerary has been thoughtfully crafted to highlight Bologna’s exceptional gastronomy, featuring tortellini, mortadella, exquisite cured hams, rice cake, tagliatelle, tortelloni, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Modena DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.

Experience the city’s rich architectural and artistic heritage, including its magnificent churches, palaces, ancient university, canals, and towers. Conclude the day with a visit to the stunning Pinacoteca Nazionale, a museum brimming with ancient art. Bologna’s renowned cuisine needs little introduction, with balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, pasta Bolognese, lasagna, tortellini, Parma ham, and mortadella being well-known favorites. However, some of these treats remain hidden gems even for many Italian travelers! Additionally, enjoy a visit to a traditional pasta laboratory for a quick and engaging cooking class!

• reccommandable to all categories of travellers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.