Free tours in Bologna
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How do your guides help people connect with the local food scene during the tour?
If you ask, guides will always share with you the addresses of trattorias and markets, and tell you about typical dishes and their history.
What kinds of people usually join your Bologna tours?
The groups are very diverse - families, students, middle-aged travelers. All are united by an interest in culture and food.
How do your guides make the history of Bologna feel alive today?
They connect the events of the past with modern city life, showing how traditions continue to live in the streets and establishments. They tell about the people who embody history today.
What’s the general pace of the tour – more slow and immersive or more energetic and packed?
The tour takes place at a leisurely pace so that you can see details and take photos. But at the same time, the routes are full and without unnecessary downtime.
What are some lesser-known stories or legends people enjoy hearing on the tour?
Guides can often mention legends about medieval towers or secret stories of university courtyards. Such details will add a special atmosphere to your walk.
Bologna - exciting, edgy & elegant in equal measure
Rome, Florence, Pisa & Venice spring to mind when most think of Italian getaways, but Bologna ought to be on that shortlist too. A vibrant university city, Bologna boasts a wonderfully youthful atmosphere & rebellious spirit, contained in a historic medieval centre of beautiful terracotta red.
Strolling among the medieval & renaissance streets of Bologna is a real treat for culture vultures, and is best done with an authentic local guide on a Freetour.com free walking tour. Home to the world’s oldest university (1088), the city is oozing ancient history and buzzing with life & modernity. The Basilica di San Petronio, Asinelli & Garisenda towers, the Fountain of Neptune and miles of arcade streets co-exist with modern urban grit, graffiti-clad walls & typical Italian vivaciousness emanating from chic cafes, renowned restaurants, traditional trattorias & lively bars.
Bologna boasts a rich culinary legacy, we have this city to thank for ragù, the delightful bolognese sauce that has enhanced many a spaghetti-based dish around the world, but for authentic local Italian dishes Bologna’s gastronomic culture will not disappoint; from high-end dining near piazza maggiore, to terrific value eating in the student quarter, Bologna can easily claim to be Italy’s food capital. Bologna really offers everything a free tour connoisseur will relish in a city break – it’s been here for near-innumerable lifetimes, don’t miss it during yours!
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