Santuario de Madonna di San Luca Tours and Tickets

A journey through the history, the anedoctes, and the historical facts that made the Basilica one of the most prestigious places and monuments of Bologna.During the visit we'll describe the historical-artistic general context, introducing also a series of curiosities concerning the BasilicaFree: children under 10 years with family, guides and journalists, disabled

Discover the center of Bologna, a maze of medieval streets and arcaded walkways, by booking this private walking tour with your own English-speaking and professional guide. This is best way to get the most out of Bologna in a short period of time and getting a lot of personalized attention from the guide.

The association Succede solo a Bologna has conceived a touristic path allows to go to the viewpoint at the base of the Dome of San Luca's Sanctuary.Visitors can admire, at a height of approximately 42 meters: Bolognese Hills, Bologna's city center and much more.

The fifteenth-century Palazzo Sampieri Talon, located in the very heart of the city, is the perfect setting for a grandiose work such as the Hercules and Antaeus fresco by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, also known as the "Guercino". Painted in 1631, the work best expresses the extraordinary poetic ability of its creator: the plasticity of the bodies, the tension of the muscles, and the clever use of color. This masterpiece embodies all of the strength and uniqueness of Bolognese Baroque.

Succede solo a Bologna has created a new tourist route that gives visitors the opportunity to access the panoramic view of the Prendiparte Tower. By climbing 12 floors to the terrace, visitors can admire the historic center of Bologna from a height of about 6O meters. All donations and proceeds from the Prendiparte Sky Experience initiative are dedicated to t h e mai n te nan ce and restoration of monuments and/or sites managed by us.

Explore Bologna by two wheels on a private bike tour of the city. The 2-hour tour takes in the city's best-known sights and gives the lowdown on their history. Pedal past stately palaces such as Palazzo re Enzo, Palazzo Accursio and Palazzo del Protesta; learn about the public library of Sala Borsa from your private guide; and pose for photos by the Fountain of Neptune - a landmark that hails from the 16th century.