Stop 1
Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro
Start your Bologna walking tour at this lively gateway near the station. A key spot in any self-guided tour Bologna, blending history, memory, and modern city center energy.
Bologna, Italy
Bologna City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour
Bologna, ItalyNew Tour 2.5 - 3 Hours 34 stops
Duration2.5 - 3 Hours
Stops34
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, German, French, Italian
OfflineAvailable
GPS GuidedYes
About This Tour
Walk through Bologna’s historic center at your own pace, from the main station to the iconic towers, with clear directions and offline audio.
What You'll Experience
1
Discover Bologna city center on a self guided journey of legends
2
Walk UNESCO porticoes that define Bologna’s timeless charm
3
Experience whispering walls where secrets travel across arches
4
Explore behind arches and terracotta streets
5
Follow legends of scholars, rebels, and rising city ambitions
6
Uncover Bologna’s canal history hidden beneath modern streets
7
Stroll lively markets where food meets centuries of tradition
8
Step into history at iconic squares shaping the city center
9
Discover legends of Mozart and masters in Bologna’s heart
10
From hidden gems to grand towers, uncover Bologna’s secrets
11
Spot hidden canals like a secret Venice tucked inside the city
What's Included
Included
- Access to the Bologna City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
- 30+ narration points of popular locations in Bologna
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- In Person Guide
- Entry fee of The Torre Prendiparte o Coronata ($5.85)
- Entry fee of The Museum of San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection ($8.19)
- Entry fee of The Palazzo Pepoli - Museo della Storia di Bologna ($11.70)
- Entry fee of The Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica ($4.68)
Tour Starting
Tour Starting Point
Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro
40121 Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
34 stops along the wayTotal drive · 2.91 km2.5 - 3 Hours including stops
Tour Stops
Stop 2
Landmark
Porta Galliera
Discover Porta Galliera Bologna, a dramatic medieval gate in your Bologna city tour. A powerful symbol of control, rebellion, and rich Bologna medieval history.
View on Google Maps:Porta Galliera
Stop 3
Landmark
Castello di Galliera
Explore Castello di Galliera ruins and nearby park. A perfect stop in Bologna sightseeing on foot, mixing fortress history, green space, and hidden gems.
View on Google Maps:Castello di Galliera
Stop 12
Landmark
Mercato delle Erbe
Step into Mercato delle Erbe Bologna, a vibrant food market perfect for Bologna street food walk and local flavors.
View on Google Maps:Mercato delle Erbe
Stop 18
Landmark
Piazza Maggiore
Experience Piazza Maggiore Bologna, the heart of Bologna city center, featuring Neptune Fountain Bologna and historic power spaces.
View on Google Maps:Piazza Maggiore
Stop 20
Landmark
Basilica di San Petronio
Visit Basilica San Petronio, one of the largest churches in the world, a must in any Bologna tourist guide.
View on Google Maps:Basilica di San Petronio
Stop 28
Landmark
Piazza Santo Stefano
Explore Piazza Santo Stefano, one of Bologna's hidden gems, known for its Seven Churches complex and peaceful vibe
View on Google Maps:Piazza Santo Stefano7 of 34 stops shown. Stops 1 to 3 and the tour's landmark stops are open; the full route unlocks in the app after purchase.
Tips & recommendations
Download Before You Go
Save the tour to your device — it works fully offline once downloaded.
GPS Guides You
Audio narration triggers automatically as you approach each stop.
Lifetime Access
Buy once, replay forever. Resume anytime, on any of your devices.
Skip Any Stop
All stops are optional — the app re-routes seamlessly to the next one.
Bring Headphones
For the best storytelling experience, bring headphones or a portable speaker.
5 Languages
Switch between English, French, German, Spanish or Italian anytime.
Why Trippy vs. a traditional tour
Feature
Traditional Tour
Trippy Tour Guide
Flexibility
Fixed schedules, no pausing
Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of strangers
Private — just you and your group
Pricing
$30–$60 per person
One price for the whole group
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access, 24/7
Pace
Set by the guide
Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
Typically one language
5 languages, switch anytime
Flexibility
×Fixed schedules, no pausing
✓Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
×Crowds of strangers
✓Private — just you and your group
Pricing
×$30–$60 per person
✓One price for the whole group
Availability
×Requires advance booking
✓Instant access, 24/7
Pace
×Set by the guide
✓Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
×Typically one language
✓5 languages, switch anytime
Starting from
$11.99