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Archiginnasio of Bologna: Audio Guide + Typical Food Tasting

Skip the line and tour the ancient University of Bologna building

Archiginnasio of Bologna
Open today: 10:30 - 16:30
Municipal Library
Open today: 09:00 - 19:00
Duration: 1h 30mins
Audio guide: English, Italian
Wheelchair accessible
Provider: Bologna Tour
Registered address: Via Caprarie 3, 40124, Bologna, IT
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Skip-the-line entrance to the Archiginnasio of Bologna
Audio guide with short introduction of the Tower’s history and traits
Headphones
Hosted tasting of Italian meats at a local market
Paper map

Founded way-back-when in 1088 and still going strong today, the University Bologna is the world's oldest continuously operating university. It was the first institution to award degrees, and is also where we got the word university itself. It's a pretty big deal!

The original university building was housed in the astounding Archiginnasio of Bologna, where this audio-guided tour will take you on a journey through time, after you skip the line.

Located in the historic center of Bologna, it's one of the city's most important buildings and a cultural must-see. This tour focuses on the interesting history of the University of Bologna, as you explore the magnificent Municipal Library and the 16th-century Anatomical Theater, once used for anatomy lessons. Almost entirely destroyed by bombs in WWII, it was restored using all of the original rubble.

At the end of the tour, you'll get a tasting platter of delicious local cold cuts in the nearby Quadrilatero market.

Archiginnasio of Bologna
Monday 10:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30
Thursday 10:30 - 16:30
Friday 10:30 - 16:30
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday Closed
Municipal Library
Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
Archiginnasio of Bologna
Piazza Galvani 1, 40124, Bologna
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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