About this tour
Combine two transport tickets to sample Bologna's highlights and hilltop shrine in one outing. The open-top bus lets you hop between central landmarks at your own rhythm, guided by commentary on the city's medieval streets and Renaissance façades. Then take the San Luca train up to the hilltop basilica overlooking the Bolognese hills. Three food vouchers let you taste local specialities—mortadella, tortellini, balsamic—at venues along the route. Runs daily, ninety minutes total.
Highlights
- Open-top bus with hop-on hop-off flexibility through Bologna's centre
- Skip-the-queue train to San Luca Basilica with panoramic views
- Multilingual audio commentary on architecture and history
- Three food tasting vouchers for regional producers and eateries
- Wheelchair accessible; service animals permitted
What to expect
You'll board the open-sided bus at a central stop and can get off at any of the marked stations to explore on foot—the Piazza Maggiore, Torre Garisenda, the university quarter—then rejoin a later bus. The audio guide plays as you ride, pitched at curious adults rather than children. Once you've had enough of street level, head to the San Luca station and board the miniature train for a steep, winding climb through the hills to the white baroque basilica. The ride itself is the draw; the basilica is modest inside. Use your vouchers at designated spots for small plates and sips of local wine or lambrusco.
Good to know
The combo takes roughly ninety minutes if you don't linger at stops. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Wear sturdy shoes if you plan to explore on foot between bus stops. The train doesn't run in very heavy rain. Vouchers expire the same day.
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