This walking tour explores the porticoed heart of Bologna with a knowledgeable local guide. The route takes in the vast Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica of San Petronio, the medieval Two Towers and the university quarter, the oldest in the world, while weaving through the city’s famous covered arcades. Along the way the guide shares stories of Bologna’s history, architecture and student life, making it an ideal orientation for a first visit to this handsome red-brick city.