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Explore the historic "Bologna delle acque" on a guided bike tour. See the ancient canals built in the 12th century to feed the city's mills, tanneries, and spinning mills.

Highlights

• Discover the history of Bologna's canals and the city's waterways
• See the ancient canals built in the 12th century to feed the city's mills
• Meet your guide and enjoy a typical Italian breakfast
• Visit the Finestrella of Via Piella and the Piazzetta della Pioggia
• See the longest portico in the world!

Description

Experience the historic “Bologna delle acque” (Bologna of waters) through a tour that touches on the places that still allow you to see the ancient canals built in the 12th century to feed the city's many mills, tanneries and spinning mills and that contributed to the prosperity of local manufacturing, making Bologna the leading textile center in Italy. With a tour guide ready to tell anecdotes and curiosities, you will go through the rich history of the Bologna waters that to this day flow beneath our feet. PROGRAM: Meet your guide at our bike rental in VIA MONTEGRAPPA 22B and enjoy breakfast begore your bike tour with stops at: o Finestrella of Via Piella o Piazzetta della Pioggia o Old Port of Bologna o Cavaticcio hydroelectric power plant o Opificio delle acque o Monumentale Cemetery La Certosa o Portico di San Luca o San Domenico Square o Santo Stefano Square o Two Towers o Piazza Maggiore and back to Slow Emotion bike rental

Includes

Breakfast Italian/English tour guide Guided tour Bike

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund