Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce
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Is Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce worth booking?
Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce is a 1-hour experience in Bologna, Italy, from $15 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 9 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (9)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Are you looking for a way to see Bologna without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Be introduced to each facet of the city and some of its secrets too, including how the
What you get
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
About this experience
Are you looking for a way to see Bologna without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Be introduced to each facet of the city and some of its secrets too, including how the rebellious Bolognese stopped the city from becoming the Vatican • Hear from producer Mike Corradi, the author behind A History of Italy Podcast • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's included
Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
What you'll see and do
Bologna
Bologna has many names. It’s been called “the red city” for its red roofs and left-leaning politics, and ”the fat city” for its cuisine which is far from light and healthy. It’s known as “the towered” for the forest of over 100 towers that once dotted its landscape. It’s also been referred to as “the cultured” for having the world’s oldest university. On this walking tour, I’ll introduce you to each facet of the city and some of its secrets too, including how the rebellious Bolognese stopped the city from becoming the Vatican.
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Porta Galliera
On this tour, you can look forward to standing beside Porta Galliera where a retreating Austrian army left the city following a rebellion by the Bolognese in 1848.
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Parco della Montagnola
On this tour, you can look forward to passing Il Pincio, the entrance to Parco della Montagnola – a French style garden commissioned by Napoleon.
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Piazza Otto Agosto
On this tour, you can look forward to strolling through Piazza Otto Agosto.
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You’ll also get a glimpse of how Bologna once resembled Venice with its criss-cross of canals and rivers while passing Canale delle Moline and, while walking down Via Indipendenza, what things were like in the post-Risorgimento period.
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Canale delle Moline
You’ll also get a glimpse of how Bologna once resembled Venice with its criss-cross of canals and rivers while passing Canale delle Moline and, while walking down Via Indipendenza, what things were like in the post-Risorgimento period.
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On this tour, you can look forward to strolling past San Pietro.
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In Piazza del Nettuno, I’ll tell you how the Fountain of Neptune’s sculptor got away with making Neptune seem particularly well-endowed despite the church prohibiting it.
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Torre dell’Arengo
While you stand in the Whispering Gallery under the Torre dell Arengo (Tower of Arengo), I’ll tell you how lovers were able to murmur sweet nothings to each other without their legitimate partners realising.
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Basilica Di San Petronio
On this tour you can look forward to seeing San Petronio, the largest and most important church in the city.
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Quadrilatero
On this tour, you can look forward to discovering the Quadrilatero neighbourhood with its cafes and restaurants.
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Via Rizzoli
On this tour, you can look forward to strolling down Via Rizzoli.
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On this tour, you can look forward to taking in Garisenda and Asinelli, Bologna’s Two Towers.
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On this tour, you can look forward to taking in Garisenda and Asinelli, Bologna’s Two Towers.
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On this tour, you can look forward to strolling through Piazza della Mercenzia.
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I’ll reveal the legends linked to Le Tre Frecce (the Three Arrows) including one involving nudity.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bologna
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends in front of Le Tre Frecce.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bologna.
How much does Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bologna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bologna is not rushed.
Is Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Bologna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bologna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bologna and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bologna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bologna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bologna?
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On Outty we rank every Bologna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days, Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato, Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bologna?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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