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Large, round, terracotta-colored building with a dome, surrounded by trees. People walk on the pathway leading to the entrance. Woman sitting at an outdoor café, holding a glass of wine and a plate of food, with people walking in the background. Red and blue tourist train driving on a curved road near an arched brick wall and greenery in the background. A small blue and red tourist train driving on a road beside an old beige building with arches, with trees and city in the background. A small blue and red tourist train labeled "San Luca Express" is parked on a road with a distant view of a hilltop basilica.
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San Luca Express and Local Tasting

Ride the San Luca Express through Bologna's UNESCO-listed porticoes

  1. Duration 3h

  2. Audio guide

    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Included

  • San Luca Express return ticket
  • Reception at the meeting point, available in several languages
  • Final tasting of typical local products with vouchers, valid 24 hours
  • Audio guide on board available in 5 languages
  • Self-guided tour in San Luca

Meeting point

Piazza del Nettuno, 40124, Bologna

Step aboard the San Luca Express, a sightseeing train that connects the historical center of Bologna with the Basilica of San Luca, which sits nestled in the hills of Bologna.

Plug in your headphones and enjoy a descriptive audio guide as you ride along the entire stretch of porticoes that runs from the Arco Bonaccorsi to the top of the mountain and the basilica itself.

A staff member is on board to answer any questions you may have, and there is a regular timetable of trains to shuttle you back to the city if you decide to step off and explore inside the Basilica of San Luca.

As part of your tour, you’re also invited to taste local produce from the region. Make sure you don’t miss this true taste of Italy!
  • Meet a tour representative with the sign "Bologna Tour" near the Neptune Fountain in Piazza del Nettuno
  • The audio guide is always available in Italian and English. However, for the other 8 languages, availability is not guaranteed for all time slots. For specific requests, please contact us
  • If the train service is unavailable, it will be replaced with alternative transportation

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: ja srl
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    Registered address: Via Caprarie 3, 40124, Bologna, IT

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  • Meet the tour representative in Piazza del Nettuno
  • Take the Express train to San Luca (30 min)
  • Listen to the audio guide while on the train
  • Visit the San Luca Basilica (optional)
  • Take the Express train back to Bologna (30 min)
  • Go back to Piazza Maggiore and receive the vouchers for the tastings (valid for 24 hours)
  • Enjoy the tastings
  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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