The red city — red roofs, red politics, red sauce
Explore Bologna with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the world's oldest university, the 40 kilometers of medieval porticoes, and the culinary traditions that gave the world ragu, tortellini, and mortadella. Bologna is Italy's best-kept secret — the city that Italians consider their favorite.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
Bologna's 40 kilometers of covered porticoes mean you can walk the entire center in the rain without an umbrella. Wexplo narrates the medieval guilds that built them, the university that attracted students since 1088, and the food culture that makes Bologna Italy's culinary capital.
April to June or September to November for food festivals and comfortable walking.
Italian, English
Walk the portico to the Sanctuary of San Luca — the longest covered walkway in the world at 3.8 kilometers. Wexplo narrates its 666 arches and the tradition of carrying the Madonna icon down to the city center each May.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Bologna. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Bologna.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Bologna at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Bologna. Works offline, supports 14 languages.