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Tickets for Archiginnasio of Bologna: Audio Guide + Typical Food Tasting

Skip the line and tour the ancient University of Bologna building

Archiginnasio of Bologna
Open today: 10:30 - 16:30
Municipal Library
Open today: 09:00 - 19:00
Provider:
Bologna Tour
Registered address: Via Caprarie 3, 40124, Bologna, IT
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Duration: 1h 30mins
Audio guide: English, Italian
Skip the line
Wheelchair accessible
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Skip-the-line entrance to the Archiginnasio of Bologna
Audio guide with short introduction of the Tower’s history and traits
Headphones
Hosted tasting of Italian meats at a local market
Paper map

Important information

Please select a free infant (0-5) ticket, if an infant is joining.
  • Skip the line at the stunning Archiginnasio of Bologna with an audio-guided tour
  • Discover the 900-year history of the University of Bologna at the Anatomical Theater and Municipal Library
  • Enjoy some delicious cold cuts, typical of the region, at the nearby Quadrilatero market

Founded way-back-when in 1088 and still going strong today, the University Bologna is the world's oldest continuously operating university. It was the first institution to award degrees, and is also where we got the word university itself. It's a pretty big deal!

The original university building was housed in the astounding Archiginnasio of Bologna, where this audio-guided tour will take you on a journey through time, after you skip the line.

Located in the historic center of Bologna, it's one of the city's most important buildings and a cultural must-see. This tour focuses on the interesting history of the University of Bologna, as you explore the magnificent Municipal Library and the 16th-century Anatomical Theater, once used for anatomy lessons. Almost entirely destroyed by bombs in WWII, it was restored using all of the original rubble.

At the end of the tour, you'll get a tasting platter of delicious local cold cuts in the nearby Quadrilatero market.

  • Meet your host at the entrance and they will give you skip-the-line access
  • Get the QR code for the audio guide at the meeting point! A staff member will take care of it for you!
Archiginnasio of Bologna
Thursday 10:30 - 16:30
Friday 10:30 - 16:30
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday Closed
Monday 10:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30
Municipal Library
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Archiginnasio of Bologna
Piazza Galvani 1, 40124, Bologna
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Ουρανία ,  Greece Greece
05 Mar 2024
Good
The place is stunning! It's worth a visit, but maybe 20 euros is a lot of money! Something that must be noted is that the food tasting happens in another place. They give you coupons and you have...
The place is stunning! It's worth a visit, but maybe 20 euros is a lot of money! Something that must be noted is that the food tasting happens in another place. They give you coupons and you have to find the places in order to eat!
Archiginnasio Audio Guided Tour and Typical Tasting
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mardan,  Singapore Singapore
17 Dec 2023
Excellent
Great experience at Archiginnasio. Giulia is very helpful to delivery the ticket and explain to us about the place.
Archiginnasio Audio Guided Tour and Typical Tasting
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Andrea Dorottya,  Hungary Hungary
31 Jul 2022
Excellent
Very friendly and nice people making sure we enjoy our visit to Bologna. An excellent possibility to admire the delicate craftsmanship of the Anatomy dissection hall followed by a visit to the...
Very friendly and nice people making sure we enjoy our visit to Bologna. An excellent possibility to admire the delicate craftsmanship of the Anatomy dissection hall followed by a visit to the breathtaking library. And to round it off you can sit down in one of the miniature streets to enjoy food and wine + balsamic vinegar, not to speak about the delicious gelato. A perfect day :-)
Archiginnasio Audio Guided Tour and Typical Tasting