Things to do in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.

Inclusions: Private tour

Exclusions: entrance ticket to the UNESCO monuments

Ferrara is the italian “city of bikes”! Declared Unesco heritage site due to its well preserved city centre, in Ferrara you'll admire stunning palaces built by the famous Este family, such as the Estense Castle, now the symbol of the city, and the gorgeous Palazzo dei Diamanti.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Radio-guides, Bike, Helmet, Raincoat, Child seat for infants

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The amazing historical and cultural heritage of Bologna is maybe surpassed by the fame and relevance of its gastronomic culture, to which its status as Gastronomic Capital is due. . How could we not unite both outstanding elements in a unique and unforgettable experience? We’ll ride you through the rich history of the city of Bologna, cycling along its “Porticos”, its medieval secrets, its ancient University: the oldest one in the Western world. You’ll be guided along the historical and cultural tracks of the city, reaching the impressive main square, Piazza Maggiore, the charming 2 Towers and all its high and majestic Cathedrals. And after a pleasant ride between main landmarks of the city, for you to taste the gastronomic tradition of Bologna the tour will include a food-tasting stop in a modern Bottega which preserves tradition and where fresh pasta is home- made every morning. best way to visit Bologna and combine History, Art, Culture and Gastronomy! 

Inclusions: Tour Guide in Exclusive, Bike Rental, Radio-Guides, Helmet, Raincoat, Gratuities, Luch, Ice-cream

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup

Enjoy the historical and cultural heritage of Bologna in a walking tour of 2 hours! Visit its Medieval squares and the main landmarks of the city, from Piazza Maggiore and its impressive unfinished cathedral, the Basilica San Petronio, to the 2 Towers, main symbol of the city. You'll also learn the history of Bologna's University, the oldest one in Europe.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Headsets for groups over 3 participants.

Exclusions: Gratuities

A journey to discover secrets and most authentic flavors of our land. We will start from the King of Cheeses, the Parmigiano Reggiano, visiting a family-run farm, where this excellence was born ten years ago and it is still made with the same ingredients and techniques. The "casaro" (the cheese maker) who creates the "wheel" of Parmigiano Reggiano, in a full-artisanal way. We will continue our gourmet experience visiting one of the best producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. Here, we will discover the secrets beyond this unique and sophisticated product. At the end of our journey we will have a tasting of both products in their different ages, appreciating their characteristics, aromas and flavors.

Inclusions: At the end of our tour you will have tastings of both products (Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar) in their different age together with appetizers and mineral water., still and sparkling water, Light lunch with tomato sauce, focaccia with tomato sauce and bread, bread and breadsticks (it may vary with seasons), Private transportation

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This is a 5 hours private walking tour that includes all the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna, our professional tour guide will lead you to discover all the beauties of this charming town. Since this is a private tour, we encourage our clients to share their interests and desires in order to personalize the itinerary as much as possible. Being a walking tour will be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Inclusions: Private tour, Admission tickets

Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off, Taxi or bus fee

With one hour sightseeing tour in the center of Parma, you will have an unusual and fun experience to discover the historic city. Come aboard the rickshaw and let yourself be fascinated by Parma.

Inclusions: Use of Rickshaw

Exclusions: Cibo e bevande, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

Take a wander through the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, the capital of the kingdom of the Goths and the Byzantine exarchate. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll also get a taste of the power of the great republic of Venice as well as the 19th century Italian Risorgimento, all the while accompanied by some of the most famous mosaics in the world in the presence of many UNESCO heritage sites. The tour starts in ancient Rome, with the mausoleum of Galla Placidia and then takes you after the fall to the Basilica of San Vitale. We then head through the middle ages to the 19th century, as we move to Piazza del Popolo. Afterwards, we head back to the time of the Gothic domination with the Baptistry of the Ariana before going to see an elaborate cover-up operation in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuova. Finally, we pay a visit to the mortal remains of the great poet Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

This is a great way to visit the eternal city of Rome. We will drive around the city and we will stop on the sites, after we will have provided all the historical info you want to have by us. We have a great knowledge about the city and, step by step, at the end of the tour, your knowledge about Rome will be complete.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, entrance fees

An exclusive Private & Customizable tour (we do not combine groups) with Licensed Guide & Chauffeur.  Your guide will hop-off the vehicle with you at each stop and walk you through the attractions to provide the most complete insights of every attraction. All our guides are qualified and licensed to operate without limits all over Italy. Meet your guide at your hotel at 8AM. During the first five hours (until 1PM) your guide will show you the best of Rome. The lunch break is from 1PM to 2PM. Your tour will continue until 5PM. We offer you five options (OPT 1,2,3,4,5) to optimize & customize your tour. You can decide to enter the Colosseum and/or the Vatican Museums or not. You can choose to visit the Catacombs and focus your tour on the Medieval and Christian wonders of Rome. We can also offer you the Ancient Rome private tour, where the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Imperial Palace are the main attractions. You can write to our office and ask to customize your private tour.

Inclusions: Private and Customizable guided tour (9hrs). We do not combine groups, Licensed tour guide (9hrs). The guide will stop during your lunch break (1hr) to start again at 2PM, Meet your guide at hotel, B&B, private apartment, train station in Rome. Pick up & Drop off included, Private Chauffeur with Mercedes luxury sedan (E class) or van (V class, Vito or Sprinter), OPT 1. "The Best of Rome", Colosseum & Vatican Museums skip-the-line tickets included, OPT 2. "Squares & Fountains", Colosseum & Vatican Museums not included, OPT 3. "Rome & Vatican City", Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel included. Colosseum not included, OPT 4. "Ancient Rome & Colosseum", Colosseum, Roman Forum included. Vatican Museums not included, OPT 5. "Christian & Underground Rome", Catacombs, St. Clement or St. Mary Basilica, Earphones for all guests when required. Mandatory inside the Vatican & Basilica, Lunch break from 1PM to 2PM. Lunch is not included, VIP tour from the Port of Civitavecchia (10hrs) - Extra Charge Eur 200,00 cash per van, VIP tour from FCO International Airport (FCO) - Extra Charge Eur 70,00 cash per van

Exclusions: On request we can book lunch at a local restaurant. Average price Eur 25.00 per person (Antipasro, pasta or pizza, dessert or gelato and water), Gratuities (not mandatory)