Private tour of the churches and cathedrals in Bologna

Description

Visit the majestic churches and cathedrals in Bologna with a local guide who will reveal the history and secrets hidden in some of the most fascinating places in town.Meet the guide in Piazza Nettuno and head to the first stop, the Basilica of San Petronio, the city's most famous church that stands in the heart of Bologna on Piazza Maggiore. Admire the unfinished facade of this Gothic masterpiece, then enter to discover the statue of Pope Julius II by Michelangelo.Afterward, you'll reach the magnificent Cathedral of San Pietro and the Basilica of San Domenico, the main seat of the order of the preaching friars. Discover the Ark of San Domenico and the remains of the Saint and founder of the order inside the church.Finally, the guide will accompany you to the complex of San Michele in Bosco located on a hill just outside the city. The tour ends with the superb view of the city and the surrounding countryside from the churchyard.