The 7 Secrets of Bologna

Curious about what Bologna will reveal you? Then join me for a pleasant 2 hours tour to the discovery of the 7 Secrets of Bologna. Behind each of them lies a mysterious legend. Optic and acustic illusions, puzzling renaissance inscriptions, medieval romances and a lot more is what you can expect.

Experience details

• Destination

  Bologna

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  2 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • Français • Italiano • Nederlands

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Private guide • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Bologna

• Meeting Point at Monagnola

  We will meet in front of the Montagnola Park, and I will give you a little introduction about the 7 secrets of Bologna.

• La Finestrella

  Our first stop will be at the Finestrella, a little and a bit hidden window that will make you discover a not well known side of the town.

• Canabis Protectio

  We will continue walking along the crowded Via Indipendenza. But remember, when you walk in Bologna, don't forget to look up once in a while, or you will loose some of its secrets.

• The Neptune Statue

  We will arrive in the main Piazza Maggiore, and have a look at one of the symbols of the city, the Statue of Neptune, but we will have a look at it from a different perspective.

• A Telephone Without Wires

  Under the vaults of Palazzo Renzo we will have a look at one the most incredible architectural wonders.

• The 3 Arrows

  At the next stop we will have a look at one of the most ancient porches of the city, where I will tell you about an ancient medieval romance.

• The Broken Vase

  We will continue by stopping in front of The 2 Towers, another monument of Bologna. On top of the towers a legend tells there is a Broken Vase, but no one has ever seen it, but maybe it's just a metaphore for a hidden meaning.

• "Il Fittone"

  Our last stop will be in Via Zamboni, a the center of the University neighborhood, where we will have a look at the Fittone, a taproot, that became very famous for the students of Bologna, and particularly for the brotherhood of the Goliardi.

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• Hermes

  The Messenger of Bologna

  Hermes

  4.8

  28 reviews

  I speak

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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide
  • Kids join for free

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

• Mirjam About local HermesDecember 12, 2024
  5.0

  Great start of our citytrip

  "Hermes showed us Bologna during a very engaging and informative tour. Interesting historical facts, funny anecdotes and beautiful spots! "

• JeannineAbout local HermesJune 16, 2024
  5.0

  Wonderful intro to bologna!

  "Our group of 5 had a lovely time w Hermes. The pace was perfect. He introduced us to iconic but hidden sites in bologna! "

• ManonAbout local HermesMay 6, 2024
  5.0

  C'est comme une visite avec un ami

  "Nous avons passé un super moment avec Hermès. C'est comme se balader dans les rues de Bologne avec un ami qui nous ferait visiter. Hermès est agréable, jovial et apporte des informations pertinentes ... show more