Visit to the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) and to the Municipal Art Collections

Visit to the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) and to the Municipal Art Collections From EUR 10

A unique experience to enjoy the view of Bologna from above and discover Palazzo d'Accursio thanks to the audio guide accessible by smartphone.
Climb up to the Clock Tower and do not miss the view from the two panoramic terraces.
An experience that will take you through courtyards and staircases, from the splendid Sala Farnese to the beating heart of the tower: the mechanism that makes the clock work. You will also have access to the Municipal Art Collections, where you will wander among paintings, objets d'art, furniture, porcelain and textiles ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Price:
Full price: €10
Reduced price: €7 (children 4 to 11 y.o.; over 65; school trips; university students; groups of minimum 6 people led by tourist guides)
Reduced price Card Cultura: €7 (Card Cultura holders)
Free: Bologna Welcome Card EASY and Bologna Welcome Card PLUS holders; for children 0-3 years old; disabled people and helpers; licensed tourist guides

The booking of free tickets reserved for people with disabilities and their helpers must be forwarded via email to booking@bolognawelcome.it or by reporting at Bologna Welcome Info Point in Piazza Maggiore. 

What's included:

  • Visit with audio guide to the Clock Tower
  • Entrance to the Municipal Art Collections 
  • From 21 March to 30 June, admission is included to the exhibition 'Figures and Landscapes of the 19th Century' in the Municipal Art Collections
Meeting point:
Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio),
Palazzo D'Accursio, Piazza Maggiore, 6 - 40124

From 7 p.m. the main entrance door will be closed. Access to the Tower will be through a side door adjacent to the main one (under the portico) where a staff member will be present.

Cancellation policy:
Cancellation with refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
 

Before booking please bear in mind that:

  • Reservation: reservation in compulsory.
  • Late visitors: late visitors will not be allowed in the tower and no refund will be granted. Please report 5 minutes before the selected time.
  • Summit terrace: access to the summit terrace is gained via a narrow staircase after signing a waiver on site. Access is prohibited for children under 8 years of age, even if accompanied by an adult.
  • Audioguide: You will need your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guide.
  • Minors: access is only permitted with an accompanying adult (over 18).
  • Animals: animals of any size are prohibited.
  • Luggage and footwear: access is forbidden with bulky bags and backpacks, high-heeled shoes, light shoes with loose heels (sliders, flip-flops, slippers...) or barefoot.
  • Municipal Art Collections: Tower and Collections operate at different opening times, please plan your visit in advance. You will still have six months to use your admission.
  • Card Cultura: Card Cultura holders will need to use their card to access the Municipal Art Collections.
Read the full rules.
Read the waiver for access to the summit terrace.

Tourist services selling is managed by
Bologna Welcome Incoming Travel Agency
  • Climb the Clock Tower and enjoy a 360° view of the city from the panoramic terraces
  • Learn about the history of the building, the clock mechanism and more listening to the audio guide through your smartphone
  • Take advantage of the evening shifts to admire the sunset over the city! Until 15/9 the Clock Tower is open until 20:20