Exploring Bologna’s historic heart has never been easier. The "Bologna in 1 Day: Walking Tour With Digital Guide" offers an immersive experience, guiding visitors through over 30 captivating stories about iconic landmarks. With a user-friendly app and multilingual audio, travelers can discover the city at their own pace, making stops for coffee or museum visits. At just €9.95, this budget-friendly tour provides an engaging way to unlock Bologna’s hidden gems.
Key Points
- A self-guided 3.5 km walking tour in Bologna’s historic center, showcasing over 30 stories about major landmarks like Piazza Maggiore and Basilica di San Petronio.
- Accessible via a smartphone app with multilingual audio guides, allowing flexibility to pause and resume the tour at one’s own pace.
- Pricing options include solo (€9.95), duo (€15), and discounted group (€20) tickets, making it a budget-friendly experience.
- Key features include GPS navigation, engaging storytelling, and comprehensive coverage of Bologna’s significant sites.
- Highly rated by users for its informative content, ease of use, and excellent value for money.
Tour Overview
The Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour offers visitors a captivating exploration of the city’s historic heart.
This self-guided experience covers a 3.5 km route, showcasing over 30 stories about Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, Fountain of Neptune, and other iconic landmarks.
Accessible via a smartphone app, the tour provides audio guides in 7 languages, allowing travelers to discover hidden gems and local legends at their own pace.
With the flexibility to pause and resume the tour, visitors can enjoy breaks for coffee, lunch, or museum visits, making the most of their time in Bologna.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Bologna.
Pricing Options
Several pricing options are available for the Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour. The solo ticket costs €9.95, while the duo ticket is €15.
The solo ticket for the Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour costs €9.95, while the duo ticket is €15.
For groups of 3-6 people, there’s a discounted group ticket at €20. The tour also offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Flexibility is a key feature, as the tour is valid for 1 day and can be completed the next day.
Pricing is reasonable, with the per-person cost starting from $8.09, making it an accessible option for budget-conscious travelers.
Key Features and Highlights
Alongside the reasonable pricing, the Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour offers a comprehensive set of features for an immersive experience.
The audio guide is available in 7 languages, allowing travelers to explore the city’s highlights at their own pace. The 3.5 km route covers Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, Fountain of Neptune, and Basilica di Santo Stefano, uncovering hidden gems and local legends.
The app’s GPS navigation and ability to pause and resume stories provide flexibility, enabling customers to stop for breaks or visit museums. With over 30 captivating stories, this tour promises an engaging and enriching discovery of Bologna.
Immersive Audio Experience
Although the Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour offers a diverse range of features, the immersive audio experience stands out as a highlight. The tour’s multilingual audio guide brings the city’s history and landmarks to life, allowing visitors to discover captivating stories at their own pace. With a choice of 7 languages, travelers can fully enjoy the local culture and atmosphere. The app’s intuitive design and GPS navigation make it easy to navigate, pause, and resume the tour as needed. This flexibility enhances the overall experience, enabling visitors to customize their exploration.
| Engaging | Informative | Flexible |
| — | — | — |
| Multilingual audio guide transports you through the city’s past | Captivating stories behind landmarks and hidden gems | Pause and resume tour at your convenience |
| Immersive storytelling brings the tour to life | GPS navigation ensures you don’t miss a highlight | Explore at your own pace, taking breaks as needed |
| Seamless integration with the user-friendly app | Discover local legends and intriguing historical facts | Tailor your experience to your interests and schedule |
More Great Tours NearbyFlexible Exploration Approach
The Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour’s flexible exploration approach is a standout feature for travelers seeking a personalized experience.
Visitors can explore at their own pace, stopping for coffee, lunch, or museum visits as they wish. The app allows pausing and resuming stories, as well as GPS navigation, so travelers can skip uninteresting parts and enjoy breaks.
Customers highlight the ability to tailor the tour to their preferences, with an average duration of 2-3 hours, and the option to extend to the next day.
This flexibility ensures an engaging and memorable journey through Bologna’s captivating sights and hidden gems.
- Bologna Traditional Food Tour – Do Eat Better Experience
- Bologna Airport: Round Trip Transfer to Venice+Water Taxi
- From Bologna: Private Venice Day Trip With Transfer
- Bologna Airport (BLQ): One Way Transfer to Ravenna Port/City
- Milan: Private Day Trip to Bologna With Sightseeing Tour
- Ducati, Lamborghini Factories+Museums, Ferrari Museum+Lunch
Technical Requirements
To make the most of the Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour, travelers will need to ensure they’ve the essential items on hand. This includes a charged smartphone, headphones, and access to the internet.
The tour’s mobile app requires either Android version 10 or iOS version 14, so users should check their device’s compatibility beforehand. Travelers should also bring a power bank to keep their phone juiced up throughout the experience.
The activation instructions for the app will be provided via email from CityAppTour, ensuring a seamless start to the captivating exploration of Bologna’s highlights.
User Reviews and Ratings
Travelers’ reviews and ratings for the Bologna in 1 Day Walking Tour have been overwhelmingly positive, with an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 139 reviews.
Visitors consistently praise the tour’s informative content, ease of use, and engaging stories. Many appreciate the flexibility to explore at their own pace, pause and resume the audio, and take breaks for coffee, lunch, or museum visits.
Reviewers highlight the tour’s excellent value for money, rating it 4.5 out of 5 on this metric.
Practical Information
Travelers will find the tour’s essential requirements straightforward. Simply bring a charged smartphone, headphones, and download the tour app prior to the experience.
The app is compatible with Android 10 and iOS 14, and activation instructions are provided via email. With internet access and a power bank, participants can explore Bologna at their own pace, pausing and resuming stories as needed.
The GPS navigation feature ensures an easy-to-follow route, allowing travelers to stop for coffee, meals, or museum visits as desired. The flexible, independent format enhances the overall enjoyment of this captivating Bologna walking tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use the App if I Don’t Have a Mobile Device?
No, you can’t use the app without a mobile device. The tour requires a charged smartphone with the tour app downloaded and internet access to access the audio guide and GPS navigation features.
Is There a Guided Walking Tour Option Available?
Yes, there is a guided walking tour option available. The Bologna in 1 Day tour offers a 3.5 km walking route with over 30 captivating stories narrated by an audio guide in 7 languages.
Do I Need to Buy Tickets in Advance?
Tickets don’t need to be purchased in advance. You can buy tickets onsite or online, with flexible options like group, solo, and duo tickets. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior is available for a full refund.
Yes, you can share app access with friends. The tour allows group tickets for 3-6 persons, so you can split the cost and explore Bologna together using the digital guide.
Is There a Discounted Rate for Students or Seniors?
The tour doesn’t offer any discounted rates for students or seniors. The pricing is fixed at €9.95 for a solo ticket, €15 for a duo, and €20 for a group of 3-6 persons, with no special discounts available.
The Wrap Up
Experience Bologna’s historic heart on a self-guided walking tour with a user-friendly smartphone app. Explore iconic landmarks like Piazza Maggiore and the Basilica di San Petronio at your own pace, with captivating multilingual audio guides. At just €9.95, it’s a budget-friendly way to discover the city’s rich history and culture. Pause for coffee or museum visits as you follow the scenic 3.5 km route through Bologna’s historic center.
You can check availability for your dates here:More Walking Tours in Bologna
More Tours in Bologna
- Parmesan, Wine, Balsamic Full Day Tour with Lunch
- From Bologna: Parmesan, Wine, and Prosciutto Tour
- Tour Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine with Lunch
- Pasta Class with Parmigiano & Balsamic Tour from Bologna
- From Bologna: Ferrari & Lamborghini Grand Tour
- WINE EXPERIENCE & DOZZA – Private Day Tour from Bologna
More Tour Reviews in Bologna
- Gelato Class in Bologna: Churn & Taste Italian Gelato
- Parmesan, Wine, Balsamic Full Day Tour with Lunch
- Reggio Emilia secret, curious and mysterious
- From Bologna: Parmesan, Wine, and Prosciutto Tour
- Tour Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine with Lunch
- Pasta Class with Parmigiano & Balsamic Tour from Bologna
Not for you? Here's more nearby things to do in Bologna we have reviewed
- Gelato Class in Bologna: Churn & Taste Italian Gelato
- Parmesan, Wine, Balsamic Full Day Tour with Lunch
- Reggio Emilia secret, curious and mysterious
- From Bologna: Parmesan, Wine, and Prosciutto Tour
- Tour Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine with Lunch
- Pasta Class with Parmigiano & Balsamic Tour from Bologna
- History of Asylums, Spiritism and Mental Health in Milan.
- Guided visit to the complex of San Michele in Bosco
- Cooking Workshop dedicated to preparation of pasta and ragu’
- From Bologna: Ferrari & Lamborghini Grand Tour
- WINE EXPERIENCE & DOZZA – Private Day Tour from Bologna
- Eating Bologna Food & Wine Tour