Bologna: a self-guided audio tour through the Porticoed City

This self-guided audio tour explores Bologna through its medieval landmarks, great churches, university heritage, and art-filled streets. It will especially appeal to first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to the city’s history and character while walking at their own pace. The route starts at Fini Sport Atelier in the historic center and leads into the heart of Bologna at the Museo Civico Medievale, Palazzo Re Enzo, Piazza Maggiore, and the vast Basilica di San Petronio. From there, you continue to the Archiginnasio, the Basilica of San Domenico, the Santo Stefano complex, and the Two Towers, then move on to the University of Bologna, the National Art Gallery, the Jewish Ghetto, and the Basilica di San Francesco. The tour ends at the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca, one of Bologna’s most beloved landmarks, set high above the city. Along the way, traveler will experience grand piazzas, Gothic and Romanesque churches, ancient academic halls, quiet historic lanes, and unforgettable views of Bologna’s red roofs, porticoes, and skyline.