Palazzo d’Accursio: Art and History of the Municipality of Bologna – Guided tour

Discover the historic and institutional heart of Bologna with a guided tour inside Palazzo d’Accursio, overlooking the picturesque Piazza Maggiore.

A walk to discover the Town Hall: from its origins in the 12th century to the present day. Formerly the seat of the city magistrates and a papal residence, the building has served many purposes and welcomed visiting emperors and sovereigns, whilst still housing the political and institutional heart of Bologna today.

Itinerary: Piazza Maggiore, Cortile d’Onore, Scalone dei Cavalli, Sala d’Ercole, Salone degli Anziani, Sala Rossa, Sala del Consiglio, Sala Farnese and Cappella Farnese, Collezioni Comunali d'Arte

Note: if some rooms are occupied by institutional activities, the itinerary may be subject to change.

Full price: €15

Reduced: €12 (students, under 65s, holders of the Card Cultura and Bologna Welcome Card, carers of people with disabilities)

Free: children under 12, people with disabilities

Free booking of tickets reserved for people with disabilities must be made by emailing booking@bolognawelcome.it or by visiting the Bologna Welcome info point in Piazza Maggiore

Services included:

• Tour guide
• Exclusive access to rooms not open to the public

Meeting point:

You will meet your guide at the Bologna Welcome Tourist Office, at Piazza Maggiore 1/e. Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before the tour starts.
 

Before booking please bear in mind that:

• You must arrive at the Bologna Welcome Tourist Office in Piazza Maggiore 1/e at least 10 minutes before the start time.
• If you are late, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join the group.
• If certain rooms be occupied by official events, the itinerary may be subject to change.

Refund and changes:

Cancellation with a refund or changes to your booking are possible up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.

The sale of tourist services is managed by Bologna Welcome Travel Agency