Bologna city centre walking guided tour for first-time visitors

Bologna, my hometown, is renowned worldwide for its rich heritage of art, culture, and history. Although it's not a large city, its vibrant mix of culture, music, and exceptional food ensures there’s never a dull moment! As the home of Europe’s first university, founded in 1088, Bologna has also been the birthplace or residence of countless celebrated artists, writers, musicians, and scientists. Of course, it’s also famous for its culinary traditions—especially the iconic Bolognese sauce, beloved worldwide. This walking tour, specially crafted for first-time visitors, will unveil the many reasons Bologna captivates so many, showing you firsthand why it’s a city adored around the globe. MORNING TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO SET UP A DIFFERENT STARTING TIME OR FOR LARGE GROUPS BOOKINGS

(Pick up at your hotel in downtown Bologna available upon request) PIAZZA MAGGIORE, the heart of the town. City Hall King Enzo's Palace Neptune's Fountain and square Sala Borsa Public Library S. PETRONIO CHURCH, with the longest merdian of the wold and the Bolognini Chapel ARCHIGINNASIO LIBRARY, once the seat of the oldest university of the western world, to learn about the history of a thousand years old school MERCATO DI MEZZO, Food time! We will explore the medieval alleyways of the Mercato di Mezzo to dive into the food culture of Bologna: our most iconic recipes, the best food areas of the town, what to look for in restaurant menus etc TWO TOWERS, the symbol of Bologna, to take a look at the most leaning tower of Italy and learn about the old towers that centuries ago made Bologna's look like a miniature New York CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT TO CUSTOMISE YOUR TOUR BY ADDING OR CHANGING STOPS