Clock Tower & Food Tasting
Explore the Palazzo d'Accursio and enjoy an incredible all-round view of the city. Learn more about the fascinating mechanism of the Clock Tower and the exclusive Municipal Art Collections of Bologna.
| Adults | |
|---|---|
| PAX | PRICE € |
| 1-8 | 25 |
| Children | |
|---|---|
| AGE | PRICE € |
| 0-3 | Free |
| 4-11 | 15 |
Duration
2.5hLanguages
Availability
From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00am to 5.00pmHighlights
- Visit the famous Palazzo d'Accursio in Piazza Maggiore, one of the most emblematic buildings in Bologna, seat of the Municipality since 1336
- Discover the fascinating mechanism of the Clock Tower dating back to the XV century and listen to the audio guide to learn stories and anecdotes about it as you climb
- Get carried away by the Municipal Art Collections of Bologna (closed on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and on non-holiday Mondays)
- Enjoy a splendid all-round view of the city of Bologna admiring its towers, red roofs, the Basilica of San Luca and the Bolognese hills
- End the tour with a tasting of local specialties
Self guided tour
You will be given the necessary equipment to do the experience by yourself
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation. Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour departure for a full refund
Meeting point: Neptune Square, next to the Bar Vittorio Emanuele. Look for Bologna Tour staff.
Description
If you want to know the secrets of medieval Bologna, this audio-guided tour is perfect for you. You will have the opportunity to explore Palazzo d'Accursio, one of the most important buildings in Bologna, seat of the Municipality since 1336. From there, you will have access to the Accursi Tower, known as the Clock Tower because of the huge clock dating back to 1400 on its facade. As you go up the floors of the tower, you will observe its curious mechanism and, by scanning the QR code with your smartphone, the audio guide will accompany you with exclusive stories and anecdotes about it.
Once you reach the top, you will enjoy a unique view of the city of Bologna. Thanks to the panoramic terraces, recently opened to the public, you will get to admire an all-round panorama, observing the many towers and red roofs, but also the Basilica of San Luca and the Bolognese hills. But there is more! The top floor of Palazzo d'Accursio houses the beautiful Municipal Art Collections, whose entrance fee is included in the price.
To conclude, you will end the day with a delicious tasting of typical products thanks to the included voucher.
It is time to finally go to Bologna!
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Important notes
- To guarantee the quality of the service, it is necessary to be on time arriving 10 minutes before the tour departure at the meeting point
- In case of attendees’ delay, participation in the tour is not guaranteed and there will be no refund
- Departure time and meeting point may vary due to city events
- A member of our staff will be waiting for you at the meeting point with a sign of "Bolognatour.eu"
- Wheelchairs or strollers cannot access
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
- Please notify any allergy, intolerance or dietary need in advance, we will do everything we can to meet and respect them
- The Municipal Art Collections are closed on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and on non-holiday Mondays. It will still be possible to use the tickets on the first working day
- Share your photos with us: search for @bolognatour_official on Instagram and Facebook!
The Tour includes
- Welcome by our Bolognatour staff
- Audio guide via QR code to listen to on your device
- Ticket to the Clock Tower
- Ticket to the the Municipal Art Collections
- Map of Bologna
- Tasting voucher
