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Bologna walking tours

Walk through Bologna at your own pace with self-guided audio tours, local stories, and maps that keep you moving. No groups. No schedules.

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Bologna, made for wandering

Explore Bologna on foot through 1 self-guided tour and 10 local places. Start when you want, pause when you need, and take the city at your own pace.

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Bologna, one story at a time

Choose a self-guided audio tour and explore Bologna at your own pace.

Places worth knowing

Landmarks and hidden corners in Bologna

Find Bologna’s landmarks on the map, then open the stories behind them.

Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi

The Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi stands as an imposing Gothic landmark in Bologna, Italy. Founded in 1346 by the Servite Community of the Blessed Virgin Mary, its expansive…

Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore

The Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore is an architectural and historical cornerstone in Bologna, Italy. Located in the city's vibrant university quarter on Via Zamboni, its most…

Il Quadrilatero

Il Quadrilatero is the medieval heart of Bologna, a vital trade and commercial hub since the 13th century, situated next to the iconic Piazza Maggiore. The district’s remarkably…

Le Tre Frecce

Along Bologna's bustling Strada Maggiore, a curious detail awaits those who look up. Embedded in the dark wooden ceiling of a historic portico are Le Tre Frecce, or The Three…

Palazzo del Podestà, Bologna

Dominating a central position on Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, the Palazzo del Podestà stands as a monumental testament to the city's medieval civic origins. Constructed around 1200…

Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio e Teatro Anatomico

The Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio is a landmark of Renaissance architecture in Bologna, constructed between 1562 and 1563. Commissioned by Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, the building was…

Palazzo della Mercanzia

Palazzo della Mercanzia, also known as the Loggia dei Mercanti, stands as a striking Gothic landmark in Bologna. For centuries, this building was the bustling heart of the city's…

Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore is the historical and cultural nucleus of Bologna, a grand public space framed by magnificent Medieval and Renaissance buildings. Since its creation, it has served…

Portici di Bologna

The Portici di Bologna, or Bologna's porticoes, are a defining feature of the city's urban landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stretching for a total of 62 kilometers,…

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People also ask about Bologna

Are Ciceru’s Bologna tours self-guided?

Yes. Every Bologna tour is self-guided audio: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace, with no group and no fixed departure time.

How much does a Bologna tour cost?

Tours start from €7. You pay once per tour, with no subscription and no hidden fees.

How long is a typical Bologna tour?

Most tours take between one and three hours. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Ciceru tours run directly in your mobile browser. Open the link and start walking.

Can I take a Bologna tour without a guide or group?

Absolutely. That is the whole idea: just you, your phone, and the city, on your own schedule.

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