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San Luca Experience Tour skip the line and Food Tasting

A guided San Luca Express ride to Basilica of San Luca with 10-language audio guides and two tastings

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Skip the Line
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

This experience takes you to the Basilica of San Luca, one of the symbols of Bologna. From the meeting point a member of staff will give you a map and a timetable for the return train so you can choose when to head back. You will travel into the hills aboard the San Luca Express, where audio guides in 10 languages will tell the history of the city as you go. Staff will be on board to welcome you and answer any questions.

You will have the opportunity to visit this sacred and very important place for the city of Bologna. After your visit, consult the timetable to pick a return time that suits you. On your return to the centre you can taste local specialities with two typical tastings in the welcoming setting of the historic market, giving you a simple introduction to Bologna’s flavours.

Why Visit

  • Audio guides in 10 languages onboard the San Luca Express
  • San Luca Express train transport with onboard staff for information
  • Two typical tastings of Bolognese specialties at the historic market
  • Basilica of San Luca arrival at tour terminus

What's included

  • Map of Bologna
  • Tasting of typical local products
  • Multilingual audio guide
  • Skip the line San Luca Express ticket
  • Entrance Basilica of San Luca

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Guide

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    German
    Russian
    Japanese
    English
    Italian
    French
    Dutch
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)

    The audio guide is always available in Italian and English. However, for the other 8 languages, availability is not guaranteed for all timeslots. For specific requests, please contact us.

    If the train is not available, it will be replaced by an alternative means.

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    P.zza Galvani, 1-4, P.zza Galvani 1-4, Bologna, 40124
    At the meeting point the person of our staff will deliver the tickets for the train and will accompany you to departure. Reach the Bologna Tour staff who will be waiting for you near the statue in the center of the square.

    Departure point

    Piazza Galvani, P.zza Galvani, Bologna, 40124
    Near the statue of Galvani our staff awaits you. Please arrive 10 min before the scheduled meeting point time

    End point

    Piazza Galvani, P.zza Galvani, Bologna, 40124

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