Photos: Francesco Pierantoni, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Roberto Gianardi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dennis Radaelli, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Francesco Pierantoni, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Roberto Gianardi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dennis Radaelli, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Live from old Bologna: an evening walk on video
Your local guide
Matteo Righi
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Highlights
- Piazza Maggiore as the evening light fades
- San Petronio's unfinished facade at dusk
- The leaning Two Towers, lit against the sky
- Kilometres of covered porticoes at closing time
- Live questions answered as the walk moves
About this tour
This session is an evening walk through old Bologna as the lights come on, built to follow the mood of the city rather than a fixed list. The camera crosses Piazza Maggiore past the unfinished facade of San Petronio, looks up at the leaning Two Towers, and finishes walking under the covered porticoes as the shops close. Each stop carries its own story rather than just a view.
The call begins with a quick sound check, then follows the same three squares in order while the guide answers questions as they come rather than holding them back. Nothing here is scripted much beyond that route, so what the camera catches depends on who is out and what is happening that particular evening.
This suits anyone who wants to see Bologna at the hour it looks best, whether planning a trip or simply enjoying an evening walk from somewhere else. It also suits repeat viewers, since the light and the street life are never quite the same twice.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Bologna before heading out.
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Piazza Maggiore 17 min
As the evening begins, the camera crosses Piazza Maggiore with the unfinished facade of San Petronio catching the last light, and pauses at the bronze Fontana di Nettuno just off the square.
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The Two Towers 17 min
The camera looks up at the leaning Garisenda and the taller Asinelli beside it, lit against the evening sky, and the guide tells the story of why one leans so much more than the other.
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Under the porticoes 17 min
The walk finishes under one of the city's covered porticoes, kilometres of them dating back centuries, as the camera follows the arches while shops close for the night.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Bologna: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Tagliatelle al ragù and Quadrilatero, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Bologna, showing you The Porticoes of Bologna and Fontana di Nettuno live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- I send the Zoom link after you book. Camera on or off, your choice.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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