San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting
Overview
The Basilica of San Luca is one of the symbols of the city of Bologna.
At the meeting point you will receive from a member of our staff a map and a table with the timetables of the return train, available every 45 minutes.
This tour departs every day and will help you discover the city aboard the San Luca Express, on which audio guides, available in 10 languages, will tell you the history of the city until your arrival at the Basilica of San Luca.
You will have the opportunity to visit this sacred and very important place for the city of Bologna and you can decide what time to return by consulting the timetables on the map. On board you will find staff who will welcome you and answer your questions.
On your return you can taste the specialties of Bologna with 2 typical tastings, in the welcoming setting of the historic market.
What's Included
- Welcome from Bologna Tour staff
- Map of Bologna
- Tasting of typical local products
- SKIP-THE-LINE San Luca Express Ticket
- Entrance Basilica of San Luca
- Multilingual audio guide
- Gratuities
- Guide
Meeting Location
Piazza Galvani
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
San Luca, a suggestive and breathtaking basilica, dominates the city of Bologna and its wonderful and verdant hills : climbing on the train you can admire both the city and the hills, and then arrive at the church, of which you can admire the suggestive interior, beautifully decorated.
A member of our staff will accompany you to the departure point of the San Luca Express, helping you with check-in, skipping the line with reserved seats and giving you vouchers for the two tastings that await you in the city at the end of your tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
- The audio guide is always available in Italian and English. However, for the other 8 languages, availability is not guaranteed for all timeslots. For specific requests, please contact us.
- If the train is not available, it will be replaced by an alternative means.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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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).
- Welcome from Bologna Tour staff.
- Map of Bologna.
- Tasting of typical local products.
- SKIP-THE-LINE San Luca Express Ticket.
- Entrance Basilica of San Luca.
- Multilingual audio guide.
- Gratuities.
- Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting 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
- Welcome from Bologna Tour staff
- Map of Bologna
- Tasting of typical local products
- SKIP-THE-LINE San Luca Express Ticket
- Entrance Basilica of San Luca
- Multilingual audio guide
- Gratuities
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
- The audio guide is always available in Italian and English. However, for the other 8 languages, availability is not guaranteed for all timeslots. For specific requests, please contact us.
- If the train is not available, it will be replaced by an alternative means.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
