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Wood-paneled room with statues on walls, chandeliers, a central marble-topped podium, and tiered wooden seating. A tour group looks at intricate wall carvings and murals inside an ornate historical building. The guide points at details. Five men smile and hold wine glasses in a wine shop, with shelves of bottles and colorful artwork behind them. Slices of bread topped with thinly sliced ham and various other toppings on a table ready to be served. A historic building with arched windows, a clock tower, and intricate architectural details, under a clear blue sky. Ceiling decorated with colorful frescoes and a large, ornate lantern. Man in a floral shirt smiling at a bar counter, with wine bottles and jars in the background. Four people sit on wooden benches in a room with wooden walls and religious statues. A guide gestures towards the statues.
Wood-paneled room with statues on walls, chandeliers, a central marble-topped podium, and tiered wooden seating. A tour group looks at intricate wall carvings and murals inside an ornate historical building. The guide points at details. Five men smile and hold wine glasses in a wine shop, with shelves of bottles and colorful artwork behind them. Slices of bread topped with thinly sliced ham and various other toppings on a table ready to be served. A historic building with arched windows, a clock tower, and intricate architectural details, under a clear blue sky.

Archiginnasio of Bologna: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour + Wine Tasting

Explore historic architecture and taste local wines

  1. Duration 2h 30mins

  2. Fast Track

  3. Live guide English

  4. Max group size 8

Included

  • Fast-track entry
  • Live guide
  • Guided tour
  • 3 wine tastings
  • Food tastings

Not included

  • Tips

Starting point

1 Piazza Galvani, 40124, Bologna

Tour Bologna on a private tour that covers key historical and cultural spots. Visit the Archiginnasio, once the main seat of the world’s oldest university from 1088, where notable figures like Copernicus, Carducci, and Pasolini studied.

Inside the 17th-century Anatomical Theatre, see wooden statues, carvings, and the professor’s chair where anatomy lessons took place.

Afterward, take a short walk to a local wine bar for a guided tasting of three Emilia-Romagna wines paired with typical Bolognese foods.

Participate in the Sommelier Game with 10 interactive questions, receive a digital certificate, a personalized evaluation, and wine recommendations suited to your taste.
  • Meet the guide at the Archiginnasio Palace, in the courtyard on the right. Look for a red sign indicating the meeting point
  • Show your smartphone voucher to the guide
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. In case of delay, participation in the tour is not guaranteed, and no refund will be given
  • A staff member will contact you the day before the experience to confirm all details

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: Nearby Italy
    Registered address: Strada Maggiore 5a, 40125, Bologna, IT

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  • The transfer between the two places is independent and involves a 10-minute walk through the historic centre
  • In the event of bad weather, the best possible alternative will be arranged. Please note that refunds are not available for those who choose not to take part in the proposed alternative
  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date

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