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The best of BOLOGNA and RAVENNA on a Private Tour
Bologna
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join me on this full-day tour to discover the stunning wonders of Bologna and Ravenna, two cities that have played significant roles in Italy's history.
With its ancient university—the oldest in the Western world—Bologna is a cultural hub of extraordinary importance. We'll explore its most evocative monuments and landmarks in the city center.
Ravenna, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its magnificent early Christian mosaics, offers you the chance to see remarkably well-preserved monuments from the 5th and 6th centuries.
We'll meet in Bologna in the morning to begin our exploration of the city's highlights. Afterwards, we'll catch the train together to Ravenna.
Join me on this full-day tour to discover the stunning wonders of Bologna and Ravenna, two cities that have played significant roles in Italy's history.
With its ancient university—the oldest in the Western world—Bologna is a cultural hub of extraordinary importance. We'll explore its most evocative monuments and landmarks in the city center.
Ravenna, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its magnificent early Christian mosaics, offers you the chance to see remarkably well-preserved monuments from the 5th and 6th centuries.
We'll meet in Bologna in the morning to begin our exploration of the city's highlights. Afterwards, we'll catch the train together to Ravenna.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding service
monuments admission fees
lunch and snack
train tickets
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Nettuno
in front of the Neptune Fountain
Return
Ravenna Railway Station
Ravenna train station
Itinerary
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Fontana del Nettuno
This is our meeting location. This Renaissance fountain is one of the landmarks of the city, and amazing artworks preserved here.
10 minutes
2
Piazza Maggiore
Piazza Maggiore, where some of the most outstanding buildings stand: palazzo d'Accursio, Sala Borsa library, Palazzo del Podestà. We'll visit them in accordance with opening hours.
25 minutes
3
Basilica di San Petronio
We'll visit the Church most beloved by Bolognesi. This basilica houses the longest sundial in the world and hides several stories.
20 minutes
4
Archiginnasio di Bologna
The Archiginnasio Palace is the former location of the University of Bologna, the oldest in the western world. There we will have the chance to visit the Anatomy theatre, where autopsies were carried out. (admission fee € 3 per person)
25 minutes
5
Quadrilatero
The Quadrilatero is the old food district, full of colors and flavors.
15 minutes
6
Palazzo della Mercanzia
We'll pass through Piazza della Mercanzia and admire the impressive two towers, landmark of the city along with the Neptune Fountain.
7
Stazione di Bologna Centrale
We'll take the train "Regionale Veloce" to Ravenna. The journey takes about 1,15hr and the round-trip ticket costs € 15 per person.
1 hour and 20 minutes
8
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
An amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (combo ticket including all the Unesco sites in this tour € 11,50 per person)
20 minutes
9
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
Dante Alighieri's tomb
15 minutes
10
Piazza del Popolo
the main piazza of Ravenna
11
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
an amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (including in the combo ticket)
10 minutes
12
Basilica di San Vitale
an amazing Unesco site from the early Christianity (including in the combo ticket)
20 minutes
13
Ravenna
Ravenna train station (end point) and back to Bologna.
