City: Emilia-Romagna
Top Things to do in Emilia-Romagna
Things to do in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: The Best Literary, Art & Music Tours
Emilia-Romagna (pronounced [eˈmiːlja roˈmaɲɲa]; Emilian and Romagnol: Emélia-Rumâgna) is an administrative Region of Northeast Italy comprising the historical regions of Emilia and Romagna. Its capital is Bologna. It has an area of 22,446 km (8,666 sq mi), and about 4.4 million inhabitants.
Restaurants in Emilia-Romagna
1. Full-Day Ferrari Museum Maranello Private Tour from Florence
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
An intense day out in Emilia-Romagna, devoted to Italian culture and first-class engineering! Embark on this full-day tour from Florence to Maranello, birthpalce of a world-renowned Italian myth, the Ferrari. You will learn about the classic vehicle as you make your way through the exhibits of the Museum (available at an additional cost) and the countless dedicated stores surrounding the area. On the way back to Florence, your personal driver will stop at Bologna, where you will be plenty of free time to explore the quaint historic centre at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Florence with a driver are included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Mercedes vehicle, Speaking driver and live commentary on board, Free time in Maranello and Bologna, Bottled water, Wi-Fi
Exclusions: Admission fee to Ferrari Museum, Lunch, Test Drive, Guide, Local food tastings
Reviewed By J Adam K
Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.
2. Ravenna Mosaics and Art - Half day private guided tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Even just a half day visit is enough to enjoy the best of what the astonishing city of Ravenna has to offer. Discover the Early-Christian and Byzantine mosaics of the 5th and 6th centuries and you will be fascinated!
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: admission fee
Reviewed By Passiontoseetheworld
Cinzia is a fabulous guide. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the many aspects of the amazing mosaics of Ravenna and Classe, as well as about the history surrounding them. She explained everything very clearly and was able to answer my numerous questions. All of this, combined with her generosity, warmth, and passion for her work, made my day with her unforgettable. The mosaics are so rich with detail and symbolism that having a strong guide is a must in order to fully appreciate what one is seeing. Cinzia was able to bring to life these stunningly beautiful, unique, and historically significant masterpieces. Cinzia is also quite knowledgeable about other artifacts of the period. For example, she was able to translate the inscription on the sarcophagus of a young child, a poignant expression of the parents’ deep sorrow. Visiting the wonderful sites of Ravenna and Classe was a true privilege for me, and all the more so with Cinzia as my guide. The experience will stay with me for years to come.
3. Modena Private Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A 3-hour private tour to discover one of the Unesco heritage cities of Emilia Romagna. Famous for its historical center for the kitchen (here is the restaurant n 1 in the world) for the engines and the friendliness of the people who live there. A half day of discovery and fun in the streets of the Center of Modena. Tour includes: Certified guide Water bottle Coffee in historic bar of Modena Pick up in a hotel in the center of Modena
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Tielemanis
As a Ferrari fan, this was a true highlight of my trip to Bologna - Maranello is such a magical place to be! The museum showed the beautiful history on the evolution of its brand! A day to remember!
4. Mosaic masterpieces
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
An exclusive itinerary, told in your mother tongue by an official guide and which allows you to visit the most famous monuments of Ravenna. Starting from Dante's tomb, the route will wind along the streets of the historic center to reach the other sites that contain the masterpieces of the Ravenna mosaic.
Inclusions: Certified guide
Exclusions: Single Entrance Ticket to Unesco Monuments
Reviewed By Julia H
The guide made the mosaics accessible to us, by explaining their religious and historical significance. We were able to see five of the UNESCO sites in the space of two hours without feeling rushed.
5. Private City Kickstart Tour: Bologna
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Receive a warm welcome to Bologna on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Bologna to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Piazza Santo Stefano and Ghetto Ebraico, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Bologna is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By Valerie S
On the morning of our Food Tastings Tour with Francesca it was raining heavily. Happily, the tour started in the market where the local vendors had thoughtfully set up tent-shelters, and the rain did nothing to dampen our experience. Francesca didn't let a little rain ruin the fun! My husband and I are not foodies, and Francesca was happy to help us enjoy the delights of Italian foods despite being novices. We happily enjoyed several Italian 'comfort foods' which were extra tasty in the chill of a rainy day! Thanks, Francesca.
6. Private Modena old town walking tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A tour with a local guide, that will enable you to discover and appreciate the most significant sites to visit in Modena old city center in 2 hours.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
Exclusions: The tour doesn't include food & wine tasting
7. Street Art BikeTour in Bologna
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
Bologna is, and has always been, a cultural and social avant- garde city, thus it’s not surprising that the most famous “Street Art” artists have impressed their maverick art on its walls, perfectly embedded within Bologna’s urban context. This Bike tour follows this long artistic streak: you’ll ride from the western suburbs of the city towards its eastern side, and end up in the town centre, grasping along the way the metamorphosis of the writer’s language through the deep contrast between the richness of the classic arts and the new and impressive Street Art. Your professional tour guide will lead you through bike lanes in a journey of discovery of the Post-Industrial Bologna: a fantastic immersion in places and contexts completely off the typical tourist tracks
Inclusions: Bike rental, Helmet, Tour guide, Radio guide, Raincoat (if needed), Child seat (if requested)
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By fabatforty
Guiseppe was a great guide - so full of interesting local knowledge delivered in such a humorous way. On a bike you cover so much of the city in 2 hours and get off the tourist track. Good opportunity to note what you want to visit. Totally recommend this tour.
8. Discover Ravenna
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4.8 based on 12 reviews
Take part in our guided tours that will take you on a pleasant walk along the main streets of the historic center of Ravenna to discover the most evocative and significant corners, famous people, anecdotes, food and wine and street art. A guided tour that starts from the Tomb of Dante Alighieri, and then deepens the rich heritage of the city, of which the 8 Unesco monuments are only the flagship. Ravenna with its basilicas, baptisteries and mausoleums tells us about a glorious past as a protagonist, in which it was capital 3 times. Entering the historic center, small buildings adorned with portals, mullioned windows, balconies and arcades, testify to the building renovation carried out during the Venetian domination. Not to mention the fact that for centuries, Ravenna welcomed illustrious people who were profitable poets and ingenious revolutionaries in these lands. So much so that even today Ravenna continues to be a source of such great inspiration.
Inclusions: Local Certified Guide and Expert, Whysper radio guide
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Reviewed By Julia H
The guide made the mosaics accessible to us, by explaining their religious and historical significance. We were able to see five of the UNESCO sites in the space of two hours without feeling rushed.
9. Caravaggio Art Walking Tour of Rome with Pantheon Visit
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4.7 based on 33 reviews
Caravaggio spent much of his life in Rome, and now the city is filled with his masterpieces and artistic treasures. Your guided Rome walking tour takes you to top Rome attractions featuring must-see Caravaggio paintings, including beautiful churches and monuments. Hear interesting theories on this intriguing artist before visiting the inside of the Pantheon. If you only have a short time in Rome and you’re not sure where to start, book this excellent Caravaggio walking tour of Rome!
Inclusions: Internal visit of the Pantheon, Expert local guide, Headsets, Aperitivo
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By marcusmE4746XU
We had a great tour provided by our guide, Pasquale. He was entertaining and knowledgeable, which is a huge plus since the Vatican Museum can be a bit overwhelming if you tour it on your own. He made sure to stop and highlight the important parts and answer any questions the group had. Thanks again Pasquale for the great trip to this impressive site!
10. Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Two architectural wonders lie in the middle of Parma countryside, a few kilometers distant from each other. The first is Rocca Sanvitale, a fortress standing in the middle of the village of Fontanellato, gradually become a pleasure residence for the ancient family who has owned it for more than six centuries. The latter is the largest labyrinth in the world, dreamed and constructed by Franco Maria Ricci, a publisher and philanthropist whose astonishing art collection is kept in a gallery, at ht heart of the labyrinth itself. A whole day, to find your own path through beauty.
Inclusions: Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale, Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Gratuities
