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Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

4.9(48)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 48 reviews7 hFree cancellationBy Riccardo Bacchi
Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

About this activity

This is an extremely comprehensive tour to discover the marvelous city of Bologna. A day of culture, art, and gastronomy among the city's main attractions. The program has been carefully designed to combine the great potential of Bologna's gastronomy (tortellini, mortadella, delicious cured hams, rice cake, tagliatelle, tortelloni, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, MOodena Dop TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR)...

with that of its rich architectural and artistic heritage, including its splendid churches, palaces, ancient university, canals, and towers, and finally, a tunning museum rich in ancient art, the Pinacoteca Nazionale. Regarding its great famous gastronomy : most of its preparations do not need any poresentation (balsamic, parmesan cheese, pasta bolognese, lasagna, tortellini, parma ham, mortadella), but some of these delicacies are actual hidden gems for most of Italian travellers too! We ll visit also a TRADITIONAL PASTA LABORATORY for a qiuick and efficient LITTLE COOKING CLASS!

What's included

  • ✓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

Meeting and pickup

  • Reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna, The meeting point is right next to the Neptune fountain.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • reccommandable to all categories of travellers

Cancellation policy

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

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