Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history
Overview
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 Location
Piazza Maggiore
1, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza Maggiore
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza Santo Stefano
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Quadrilatero
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canale delle Moline
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Domenico
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bruno e Franco - La Salumeria
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Reccommandable to all categories of travellers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- reccommandable to all categories of travellers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- reccommandable to all categories of travellers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
