From Florence in 1st Class: Bologna Walking Tour, Archiginnasio, and Lambrusco
Your experience
Treat yourself to the perfect day trip from Florence to Bologna, with the maximum freedom to plan your day as you wish. The journey begins in the absolute comfort of a high-speed Italo train in First Class. Upon arrival, a fascinating shared walking tour will lead you to discover the historic center, from Piazza Maggiore to the famous Two Towers.
After the basic tour, you can explore the city at your own pace or enrich the experience by choosing two exclusive options to truly ensure you don’t miss a thing. During the purchase process, you can add an evocative 1-hour guided visit inside the Archiginnasio Palace, the ancient university seat. This option guarantees exclusive access to historic rooms usually closed to the public, such as the wonderful Chapel of S. Maria dei Bulgari and the Cubiculum Artistarum.
Want to complete the masterpiece by enjoying every aspect of Emilia? Add an exclusive vertical tasting of Lambrusco. Together with an expert, you will discover the different nuances of this wine, accompanied by a refined pairing of typical local products. To make the experience even more engaging, there is the Sommelier Game: an interactive challenge with 10 questions to discover how much you really know about wine. At the end, you will receive a personalized evaluation, suggestions on the wines best suited to your palate, and a digital certificate. The perfect formula to combine history, art, and fine gastronomy in a single day!
Length
Enjoy a 10-hour experience
What’s included?
✅ Italo high-speed train round-trip ticket in First Class
✅ Shared walking tour of Bologna (1.5 hours)
✅ 1-hour guided tour of the Archiginnasio by selecting the option that includes it during the booking phase
✅ Vertical tasting of Lambrusco and “sommelier challenge” with paired appetizers by selecting the option that includes it during the booking phase
✅ Free time to explore Bologna independently
Tour type
This experience is available in a group formula
Meeting point
At Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence
What’s excluded?
❌ Tips and personal expenses
❌ Everything not expressly indicated in the inclusions
❌In-person travel assistance
Participants
Guaranteed for a minimum of 1 person, maximum of 25 people
Cancellation policies
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Important notes
➡️ It is necessary to arrive 10 minutes before the departure time at the indicated meeting point.
➡️ The journey, both there and back, will be carried out individually.
➡️ In case of delay by participants, participation in the tour is not guaranteed and no refund will be provided.
➡️ We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
➡️ The itinerary may be subject to change due to public events, adverse weather conditions, ongoing works, or other causes of force majeure beyond the organization’s control.
➡️ Appropriate clothing is recommended for access to sacred sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
➡️ It is possible to leave backpacks and luggage at the meeting point (Bologna Luggage Storage) at a special rate.
➡️ Pets not allowed: to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants, it is not possible to participate in the tour with pets.
➡️ We regret to inform you that this tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with serious mobility difficulties.
➡️ No refund is provided in case of train delays. In case of a strike, we will do our best to inform ourselves promptly, notify you, and evaluate an alternative together.
