Bologna Clock Tower and Art Collections + Tasting at Clock Tower Torre Dell Orologio

Bologna Clock Tower and Art Collections Tickets

Palazzo d'Accursio stands at the heart of Bologna, housing both the historic Clock Tower and the city's Municipal Art Collections. Your ticket grants access to both attractions plus a tasting of local specialities, offering a complete introduction to Bologna's cultural and culinary heritage.

The Clock Tower gives you the chance to climb inside one of Bologna's most recognisable landmarks. An audio guide (available in English, Italian and Spanish) explains the tower's architecture and history as you make your way up to see the impressive clock mechanism that drives this famous timepiece. The Municipal Art Collections occupy the elegant rooms once used by Cardinal Legates, displaying paintings, porcelain, textiles and furnishings from the Middle Ages through to modern times.

Your visit concludes with a tasting of regional products that showcase why Bologna is celebrated for its culinary traditions. This self-guided experience allows you to explore at your own pace, making it perfect whether you're interested in history, art or local food culture.

Highlights

• Climb the Clock Tower and see the mechanism that drives Bologna's famous timepiece
• Explore the Municipal Art Collections in rooms once occupied by Cardinal Legates
• View paintings, porcelain, textiles and furnishings spanning centuries of artistic heritage
• Audio guide available in English, Italian and Spanish for self-guided exploration
• Sample local Bologna specialities representing the city's renowned culinary traditions
• Access to both the tower and art collections with a single ticket

Plan Your Visit to Palazzo d'Accursio

The experience is self-guided, allowing you to explore both the Clock Tower and Municipal Art Collections at your own pace. Audio guides are provided in three languages to enhance your visit. The art collections areas are accessible for visitors with mobility needs, though the tower climb may present challenges.

Located in Bologna's historic centre, Palazzo d'Accursio is easily reached on foot from the main train station or by public transport. The combination of cultural exploration and local tasting typically takes 2-3 hours to complete fully. For those interested in exploring more of Bologna's historic sites, you might also consider visiting other landmarks in the city centre that showcase the region's rich cultural heritage.