Private tour of the University of Bologna
Activities

Private tour of the University of Bologna

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
from
$65.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Join a unique tour of Bologna and learn all there is to know about the oldest University in Europe
  • Admire the monuments of the most illustrious professors of the Middle ages in Piazza San Domenico and inside the Museo Medievale
  • Walk around to the Archiginnasio Palace and its 17th Century Anatomy Theater decorated with wooden sculptures related to Medicine
What to expect

Take part in a unique experience and discover one of Italy's most enchanting cities. In the course of the tour, you'll get to uncover the history of Bologna, where the first university of Europe was built in the 11th century. In Piazza San Domenico you'll get to admire the monuments of the most illustrious professors of the Middle ages and inside the Museo Medievale, you'll learn all about with the vivid bas-reliefs that show the professors teaching an audience of students, all thanks to the engaging narration of your dedicated expert guide.

Also, you'll get to walk to the Archiginnasio Palace, home to city's schools from the 16th to the 19th century, and its 17th Century Anatomy Theater decorated with wooden sculptures related to Medicine.

In the course fo just 2.5 hours you'll learn all there is to know about the enthralling history of this charming city.

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What's included
  • check Private guided tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees to museums and other sites
Where

Piazza del Nettuno, 3, 40124 Bologna, BO, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of Biblioteca Salaborsa.
What to remember
  • Remember that this experience doesn't include entrance tickets
  • The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of especially heavy rain, the tour might be canceled and you will be given a full refund
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Provider
rodolfo@musement.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

  • Pieter van Bladeren

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From Brazil - September 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    A guia Hilária foi perfeita. Com muita disposição, atenção, foco e simpatia nos levou aos principais pontos de Bologna com explicações que demonstrava ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The tour exceeded our expectations. The University of Bologna was fascinating. Note that we did take a break in the middle of the tour and had a ref ...

  • Anonymous

    From Sweden - August 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very interesting visit with a professional but at the same time familiar guide. Excellent level of English. Highly recommend this tour.

  • Anonymous

    From Poland - August 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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