San Luca Express Tour: Discover Bologna and Experience Local Cuisine

Embark on the San Luca Express Tour in Bologna to explore the city, visit the iconic Basilica of San Luca, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica Di San Luca - San Luca, a suggestive and breathtaking basilica, dominates the city of Bologna and its marvelous and green hills: by going up with the train you can admire both the city and the hills, and then arrive at the church, of which you can admire the suggestive interior, magnificently decorated.

One of our staff will accompany you to the departure point of the San Luca Express, helping you with check-in and handing you the vouchers for the two tastings that await you in the city at the end of your tour.

What's Included
  • MAP OF BOLOGNA
  • WELCOME TO THE BOLOGNA TOUR STAFF
  • TASTING OF TYPICAL LOCAL PRODUCTS
  • MULTILINGUAL AUDIO GUIDE
  • EARPHONES
  • ENTRANCE BASILICA OF SAN LUCA
  • SKIP-THE-LINE SAN LUCA EXPRESS TICKET
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Guide
Meal Options
  • Typical products tasting
Additional Information

The Basilica of San Luca stands as a symbol for the city of Bologna.

Upon rendezvous at the meeting spot, you’ll receive a map and train schedule from a staff member. The return trains are available every 45 minutes.

Initiating daily, this expedition allows you to explore the city on the San Luca Express. With audio guides offered in 10 languages, you’ll learn about the city’s history until you reach the Basilica of San Luca.

You’ll have the chance to tour this divine and significant landmark for the city of Bologna, and you can determine your return time by checking the schedule on your map. Staff will be available on board to greet you and answer any questions.

Upon your return, you’re invited to savor Bologna’s local cuisine with two customary tastings, nestled in the cozy ambiance of the traditional market.

  • To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
Location
Neptune square
Near the fountain of Neptune. It is requested to arrive 10 min before the scheduled meeting point time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paulagv
Jul 24, 2024
Legal - It was a pleasant experience with easy communication; the train took us safely and several return times and fair price
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Extraordinary187422
Mar 25, 2024
nice walk outside the center of Bologna - Super fun to go on the train to see part of the city, the place is fabulous inside and out. In the end the tour gifts were worth the price.
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Menus2014
Jan 6, 2024
tours to visit absolutely - wonderful experience and I highly recommend the itinerary, absolutely worth visiting. The convenience of going by train means you don't have to walk a lot, or rather a lot.
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Sandra_q
Oct 23, 2023
San Luca Basilica - Easy to locate meeting place. Clear cut instructions and information provided by guide. Absolutely worth seeing San Luca Basiica. Stunning views all around!
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Barbara_l
Apr 2, 2024
An ok trip for the cost - This was really nothing more than meeting a guide at the train stop, getting our train tickets and then we got a few coupons to get free tastings of 2 different foods to try on our own. It was fine, but we expected to have the guide with us a little more. The guide basically took off after we got on the train. We had to wait in a long line for the return and that was not expected.
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V9122qiwendyd
Sep 21, 2024
Fun train ride, but no food tasting - The crew organizing this were on time, professional and friendly. It was enjoyable, but I wouldn’t call it a “food tasting”. They basically gave me a few coupons for places in town. I thought it was a food tasting combined with the ride up the hill.
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Jonnywizz
Jul 15, 2024
Handy lift to the basilica with food vouchers - To be honest, my wife and I just wanted to get to the basilica but didn't fancy the porticoed walk in 30+ degree heat. The noise of the engine drowned out the commentary but that was fine. Slightly misleading reference to food tasting as these turned out to be vouchers but the sandwich, gelato and fridge magnet were gratefully received. Worth it just to avoid landing at San Luca looking like a red, sweaty lump.
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Dipak_g
Jun 13, 2024
Bad experience - Tickets yo san luca are much cheaper than buying through viator Fodd vouchers are a waste of time Very basic food not worth the efforts to hunt Sorry
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Don_a
May 23, 2024
Overpriced - Save your money and buy tickets directly from vendor in the piazza. Tasting is a voucher for a focaccia and gelato you can buy yourself
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Kevin_m
Sep 29, 2024
Not worth it - Totally misleading. Raises expectations which are not matched. Better if you separately buy train ticket and that’s it. No food tasting at all. They give you some crappy discount vouchers. Google points are not even correct. Family of 4 split in 2 due to limited spaces. Disappointing. Do not waste your money.
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