Archiginnasio of Bologna Guided Tour

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The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.

Isabel

Join us on a guided tour of the Archiginnasio of Bologna, where we’ll uncover the fascinating history of what was once home to the world’s oldest university. This is a tour you won’t want to miss!

Details

Duration

1 hour.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking
Admission to the Archiginnasio of Bologna

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.6

Excellent 138 Travelers·18 reviews

September 30, 2026
Isabel
Madrid, Spain
The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Traveling solo
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August 8, 2026
Beatriz Villarroya Greschuhna
Madrid, Spain
We loved the visit. Maria was our guide and explained everything wonderfully, putting it all into the historical and social context of the University....
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May 28, 2026
Roberto
Legnano, Italy
EXCELLENT GUIDE, CONGRATULATIONS.
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May 8, 2026
Domingo B
Telde, Spain
Interesting and educational
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January 20, 2026
Maria Alejandra
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Excellent tour of the Archigimansio. Super interesting! Worth it
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April 20, 2025
Daniela Roasio
Torino, Italy
Very positive experience, the guide (Assunta) was very good and competent and gave us a lot of historical information and various curiosities. Absolut...
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Activity Details

At the appointed time, we'll meet at the entrance of the Archiginnasio of Bologna to begin our guided tour. Get ready to walk through this iconic building of the capital of Emilia-Romagna and explore its most emblematic spaces.

The tour will start in the central courtyard of the Archiginnasio, which is surrounded by arches decorated with hundreds of heraldic coats of arms that belonged to the former students of the University of Bologna.

Afterward, we'll enter the Anatomical Theatre, a real jewel of carved wood dating back to the 17th century. Did you know that this space was used for anatomy lessons? There, students observed demonstrations that took place in the center of the room.

The tour will culminate in the Library of the Archiginnasio, one of the oldest and most important libraries in Italy. While we won't go inside the library, we'll tell you about the extraordinary collection of books and manuscripts from past centuries that it houses.

Then, 1 hour later, we'll end the guided tour by saying goodbye at the entrance of the Archiginnasio of Bologna.

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Activity Details

Then, 1 hour later, we'll end the guided tour by saying goodbye at the entrance of the Archiginnasio of Bologna.

Archiginnasio of Bologna Guided Tour