--- title: Bologna City Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.52 reviews: 837 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Squares and the Quadrilatero rank_in_category: 13 of 13 (Walking & Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-city-walking-tour/ --- # Bologna City Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** A straightforward loop of the centre with a certified guide: the Quadrilatero, the Neptune statue and the Basilica of San Petronio, with a paid option that adds the Archiginnasio in the afternoon. The Archiginnasio is closed on Sundays, and San Petronio asks for covered shoulders and knees. 4.52 at €28 per person for 2h. ## Overview A classic walking tour through the streets of the city centre. With this guided tour you will discover the history of Bologna and its main cultural attractions. The Old Point of Sale area, the so-called Quadrilateral, the statue of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio are just some of the stops on this wonderful tour. For those who purchase the option with the Archiginnasio tour, the visit will be carried out in the afternoon, while the group tour of the city of Bologna remains departing in the morning. Availability permitting, if you have special time requirements please specify in the requests which slot you prefer (14 : 10 or 17 : 00). ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point at the Fountain of Neptune, - 5 start times: between 10:30 and 17:00 - Children from €15: ages 5 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person for the Italian option; other options up to €46 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.52/5 from 837 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 87% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Italian | €28 / person | Italian | - | | English | €28 / person | English | - | | French | €29 / person | French | Tour in French Duration: 2 hours | | Spanish | €29 / person | Spanish | Spanish Duration: 2 hours | | English tour + 3 Food Voucher | €43 / person | English | Food tasting in the citycentre | | City & Archiginnasio tour ENG | €46 / person | English | City tour + Archiginnasio Tour: 2h group city tour in the morning + 1h group tour of the Archiginnasio in the afternoon. | | City & Archiginnasio tour ITA | €46 / person | Italian | City tour + Archiginnasio Tour: 2h group city tour in the morning + 1h group Archiginnasio tour. The tour of the Archiginnasio will be in the afternoon. | ## What's included - Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff - For those who buy option with Tour Archiginnasio, the visit to the palace will be at 14:10 or 17:00 - Certified tour guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica Di San Petronio** (20m) - Visit inside the Basilica 2. **Piazza Santo Stefano** (10m; admission included) - Visit of the square 3. **Quadrilatero** (20m; admission included) - Visit to the ancient market of the quadrilateral among the historical shops 4. **Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell** (10m) - External visit of the towers 5. **Archiginnasio Di Bologna** (15m) - Entrance into the courtyard of the building ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 15:00, 15:30, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point at the Fountain of Neptune, in front of the statue and near the stairs of the Vittorio Emanuele bar. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EitQaWF6emEgZGVsIE5ldHR1bm8sIDQwMTI0IEJvbG9nbmEgQk8sIEl0YWx5Ii4qLAoUChIJRVgUjJXUf0cRrL3SIg_E9rQSFAoSCaUkYU_H1H9HEVC3ylEPmwcc ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour may be in Italian-English dual language on some days - On Sundays there is no entry to the Archiginnasio - To access the Basilica of San Petronio you must have adequate clothing (covered shoulders and trousers / skirts at least up to the knee) ## Compared with other Walking & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 13** | €28 | 2h | 4.52 (837) | shared | | [Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-private-highlights-hidden-gems-tour-with-a-local/?format=md) | €66 | 2h | 4.92 (439) | private | | [Bologna historical art walking tour with hidden gems and tastings](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-historical-art-walking-tour-with-hidden-gems-and-tastings/?format=md) | €145 | 3h | 4.92 (111) | shared | | [Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bologna Private Tour](/italy/bologna/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-bologna-private-tour/?format=md) | €167 | 3h | 4.92 (77) | private | Ranked #13 of 13 in Walking & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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