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Giambologna’s 16th-century Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno), also known as Il Zigànt, or The Giant, is one of the most famous landmarks in Bologna. A bronze Neptune stands watch from atop the ornate Renaissance fountain in Piazza Maggiore, a popular and picturesque gathering spot for locals and visitors.
Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna, 40124
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With this Bologna food tasting Box you will have the opportunity to visit Bologna and discover its secrets by following the scents of food through 7 typical tastings to be done independently at any time you want! Inside you will also find a map of Bologna with information on food points and main attractions with audio guides in 3 languages
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Private Bologna Tours by Locals, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Custom
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Skip the set itinerary and script of an organized tour and explore Bologna with a local host for a fully customized visit tailored to your pace and interests. Take in blockbuster attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri plus delve into the parts of the city known only to locals to discover unique sights, favorite eateries, and little-known gems.
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CSTRents - Bologna Segway PT Authorized Tour
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See Bologna, with its narrow streets, crooked medieval towers and miles and miles of arcaded walkways, from a different perspective: from a Segway. Cruise around this handsome Italian city on a Segway, learning about the history of each place, and seeing major landmarks, such as the five-hundred-year-old Fountain of Neptune, the Basilica di Santo Stefano, and much more. This small-tour is limited to just eight participants, which means you’ll get plenty of attention from the local guide.
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Bologna One Day Tour with a Local Guide: Custom & Private
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Experience Bologna your way on a custom private 8-hour tour. A bespoke itinerary is created just for you, based on your unique interests. Visit iconic attractions, like Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune, or discover the hidden corners of a particular neighborhood. Whatever you decide, your Bolognese guide is with you every step of the way. Leave with exclusive recommendations on things to see, do, and eat with the rest of your trip.
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour
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Bologna Highlights Small Group Tour with a Local Guide
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Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Bologna
Bologna between arcades, arches and basilicas. In addition to the scent of handmade pasta and its Bolognese sauce, let yourself be guided through the alleys of the medieval city by an expert guide who will make you discover the best of the historic center.
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Small-Group Bologna Tour of City Highlights with Top-Rated Local Guide
Bologna has a long and fascinating history, bound up in its fine palaces, churches, and towers. With this small-group tour, dive deep into the historical context of its impressive architecture with the insights and explanations provided by your guide. Stroll through the main square to take in its monumental fountain, stop at the city’s two basilicas, and admire its soaring towers and forgotten canals.
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Bologna Highlights, city walking tour with private guide
A journey from the medieval reminders of the ancient city to the Renaissance and beyond, seeing the signs of its past.
An enchanting tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of the historical center of Bologna, the location of the oldest University in western world, dating back to 1088 A. D.
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Seven Secrets of Bologna (and more!) Half Day Walking Tour
Are you curious to discover the stories and traditions of the city of Bologna from a more mysterious and secret point of view?
This is the tour for you.
It is a private walking tour of about two hours where we will discover many hidden corners and fun details through the most famous places in the historic center.
Secrets are officially 7 but you will see at the end of the tour that we will discover many others more!
You can customize this tour, including some extensions or visits to some points of interest outside the main track. If you want to customize the tour and have an idea of what we can do more, do not hesitate to contact me!
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Bologna: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour
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From Ravenna: Day trip to Bologna
Live a whole day to discover Bologna the learned Bologna the fat. You will live a unique experience starting from your hotel or from the port of Ravenna with private transport you will arrive in the center of Bologna and you will be able to admire the beauties of the city in just one day.
One of our certified guide will show you through a guided tour of 2 h 30 the beauties of the center of one of the richest cities in the world of culture and good food.
After you will be able to enjoy some tastings of local food in the market shops accompanied by our staff.
In the afternoon you will be accompanied to the departure of the san luca express to visit the famous basilica of San Luca where you will discover the history of the arcades of Bologna
Around 17:00 Return to Ravenna
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$424.75
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$424.75
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Full Day Ravenna & Bologna Tour of Must-See Sites with Native Top-Rated Guide
Take a journey in this culturally rich, deeply historic and well-preserved towns, with our exclusive walking tour for a unique and unforgettable experience. You will see the highlights of Ravenna, with its mosaics, and Bologna just in one day with a top rated & local guide.
The tour will start in Ravenna where you will spend about 3 hours, then you will travel by train or your own car to Bologna where the guide will led another 3 hours tour.
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$214.22
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The 10 Tastings of Bologna With Locals: Private Food Tour
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Language barriers can make it tricky to know the best things to order at Bologna restaurants, but with this private food tour, eliminate menu guesswork and enjoy the company of a private foodie guide. Visit a variety of different eateries, and sample 10 local specialties along the way—from savory to sweet, and even local drinks. Potential bites include tortellini, local cheese, piadina (Italian flatbread), and fresh fruit.
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Bologna Self-Guided Audio Tour
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Bologna
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location; skip the content that doesn't interest you, and listen longer to content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. Audio guide can be listened online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with.
• It is one of the best options with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions. No worries, we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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Private Bologna City Photo Walking Tour
This tour is tailor made by a photographer for photographers, considering their special need in terms of light conditions and crowd factor.
The tour leader is an expert photographer and photography teacher and will assist you by any means in photography matter. Don't worry if don't know how to take a specific photo or do you need help with your settings, you won't be alone!
Photographers are not the usual kind of tourist: they are very demanding about light conditions, preferring the warm tone of golden hours or the colder nuances of a blue hour to capture better images.
Capture good photos require a proper time and we are not in a hurry, we spend all the necessary time to each location until you are satisfied with your photos
We try to select the best moments to minimize the crowd factor.
This is not a photo book/portrait sessions. If you want to have nice pictures of you in Bologna this is not the tour for you.
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- Bologna Piazza Maggiore
- San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
- Prendiparte Tower (Torre Prendiparte)
- Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio)
- Two Towers (Due Torri)
- Oratory of Santa Cecilia (Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia)
- Basilica of San Domenico (Basilica di San Domenico)
- Basilica of Santo Stefano (Basilica di Santo Stefano)
- Bologna University Quarter
- Albergati Palace (Palazzo Albergati)
- National Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna)
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)
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