Duration
Clock Tower (Torre dell’Orologio), 40min
Municipal Art Collections, 1h
Language
ITA / ENG / ESP / FRA
Your experience in brief
A unique experience to enjoy the view of Bologna from above and discover Palazzo d'Accursio thanks to the audio guide accessible by smartphone.
Climb up to the Clock Tower and do not miss the view from the two panoramic terraces.
An experience that will take you through courtyards and staircases, from the splendid Sala Farnese to the beating heart of the tower: the mechanism that makes the clock work. You will also have access to the Municipal Art Collections, where you will wander among paintings, objets d'art, furniture, porcelain and textiles ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Full price: €10
Reduced price: €7 (children 4 to 11 y.o.; over 65; school trips; university students; groups of minimum 6 people led by tourist guides)
Reduced price Card Cultura: €7 (Card Cultura holders)
Free: Bologna Welcome Card EASY and Bologna Welcome Card PLUS holders; for children 0-3 years old; disabled people and helpers; licensed tourist guides
The booking of free tickets reserved for people with disabilities and their helpers must be forwarded via email to booking@bolognawelcome.it or by reporting at Bologna Welcome Info Point in Piazza Maggiore.
What's included:
- Visit with audio guide to the Clock Tower
- Entrance to the Municipal Art Collections
Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio),
Palazzo D'Accursio, Piazza Maggiore, 6 - 40124
From 7 p.m. the main entrance door will be closed. Access to the Tower will be through a side door adjacent to the main one (under the portico) where a staff member will be present.
Before booking please bear in mind that:
- Reservation: reservation in compulsory.
- Late visitors: late visitors will not be allowed in the tower and no refund will be granted. Please report 5 minutes before the selected time.
- Summit terrace: access to the summit terrace is gained via a narrow staircase after signing a waiver on site. Access is prohibited for children under 8 years of age, even if accompanied by an adult.
- Audioguide: You will need your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guide.
- Minors: access is only permitted with an accompanying adult (over 18).
- Animals: animals of any size are prohibited.
- Luggage: access is forbidden with bulky bags and backpackst.
- Footwear: visitors must use closed shoes or sandals with back straps. It is forbidden to enter wearing flip-flops, high-heeled or loose-heeled shoes or barefoot.
- Municipal Art Collections: Tower and Collections operate at different opening times, please plan your visit in advance. You will still have six months to use your admission.
- Card Cultura: Card Cultura holders will need to use their card to access the Municipal Art Collections.
Read the waiver for access to the summit terrace.
Refund and changes:
Cancellation with refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
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Timetables
Please note: The Tower and Collections have different opening hours, so plan your visit accordingly. You will have six months to use your ticket.
Clock Tower
Monday to Sunday; three admissions per hour (at 00, 20 and 40 minutes past the hour)
2026
From 1 January to 30 April: first admission at 10:00, last admission at 18:20
24 and 31 December: last admission at 16:20
Closed on 25 December
Municipal Art Collections
Tuesday and Thursday from 14:00 to 19:00
Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:30
(Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.)
Closed on Mondays (except public holidays), 1 May and 25 December
For more information on opening hours, click here.
Accessibility
Elevator not present.
For further info email booking@bolognawelcome.it
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