A tour of the old town with a visit to a mediaeval tower
That Bologna is the city of mediaeval towers is well known. But what is the history of these landmarks, and how many towers have survived to this day? Discover all the secrets of Bologna's towers on our tailor-made bike tour, and climb to the top of the Prendiparte Tower.
• On bike • Private tour
2 hours
Easy - Family friendly
On Request
Please note: You need to be familiar with bicycles in order to participate in our bike tours
See the towers that still stand out against the city today, first and foremost the famous Two Towers (Garisenda and Asinelli) together with our guide. There are about twenty towers left in Bologna today, but in the Middle Ages there were over a hundred, built from the 12th century onwards by the city's noble families.
The towers were in fact a symbol of power, and a competition soon arose between rival families to challenge each other for the supremacy of height. The proliferation of towers led to the creation of a very distinctive skyline, which earned Bologna the nickname 'selva turrita' (turreted forest).
During the tour you can also discover some fascinating mediaeval courtyards overlooked by the so-called casetorri, torresotti and defensive towers, and visit one of the best preserved mediaeval towers in the city, the Prendiparte Tower. Climb the panoramic terrace and enjoy the view of Bologna’s roofs from above.
Min. 4 - Max. 10 participants
For Groups 10+: price on request
Good to know
We recommend sporty and comfortable clothing.
Don't forget the sunscreen and a hat in the summer, and remember to bring gloves, a scarf and a cap in winter.
The sequence and the number of visited highlights may be subject of last -minute changes
Historical building
Historical building
Via Caduti di Cefalonia 4/b 40125 Bologna
