GUIDED VISITS
AND EVENTS

Guided visits accompany visitors on a journey of discovery through Palazzo Boncompagni, its architecture, and the figure of Pope Gregory XIII. Conferences, concerts, and presentations enliven the spaces of the Palazzo.

Visita a lume di candela

GUIDED TOUR

January 16 and 23, 2026; from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Candlelight Tours

Enjoy an extraordinary experience at Palazzo Boncompagni! A sensory candlelit tour to discover the Palazzo in a new light.

il giardino di palazzo boncompagni

GUIDED TOURS

Sunday, November 30 2025; from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Guided tours of the palace
and garden

Discover one of Bologna’s hidden gems with this guided tour of the Palazzo and its secret garden.

Scala elicoidale del Vignola

GUIDED TOURS WITH COCKTAIL

Fridays, October 3, 17 and 24, 2025; 6 to 8 p.m.

Boncompagni in the evening
with cocktail

Palazzo Boncompagni welcomes its audience back with special guided tours of its masterpieces, followed by an aperitif to experience the evening in a magical atmosphere.

castello benelli panorama

GUIDED TOUR

September 21, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Discovering Castello Benelli

On autumn, Castello Benelli once again opens its doors to take visitors on a tour of its restored halls and historic garden, enveloped in warm seasonal colors. An opportunity to experience the charm of the castle in an intimate and authentic atmosphere.

XIII Giornata Nazionale dell’Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane

EXTRAORDINARY OPENING

Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Boncompagni Palace

National Day of the Italian Historic Houses Association

Free admission

On the occasion of the National ADSI Day, Palazzo Boncompagni will be open to visitors free of charge.

castello benelli

GUIDED TOUR WITH MUSIC

1 August 2024

Castello Benelli in music

Sunset appointment with Isabella Bui and her magical violin. Listening to music and its origin, we will discover new corners and stories of Castello Benelli.

XIII Giornata Nazionale dell’Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 21

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 21

National Day of the Italian Historic Houses Association (XIII ed.)

SUSPENDED THROUGHOUT THE REGION

Due to the weather emergency and the difficult time the territory of the Emilia – Romagna Region is going through, the National Day on Sunday, May 21 has been suspended throughout the region.

Breakfast at the Palace

GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN WITH BREAKFAST

Every Saturday in December 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breakfast at the Palace

What could be better than starting the day in beauty in a Renaissance palace?

Saturday morning guided tours with breakfast in the Pope Room of the Boncompagni Palace are back.

Serate Musicali Palazzo Boncompagni

GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN WITH VIOLINIST

Every Thursday evening in December 2023, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Music at the Palace

Discover Palazzo Boncompagni in the evening with the beautiful soundtrack of Isabella Bui’s violin.

Boncompagni di sera

GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN WITH APERITIVO

December 1, 8, 13, 22 and 29 | 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Boncompagni by night

Discover Palazzo Boncompagni in the evening. A fascinating journey through history and art, enhanced by an exclusive aperitif in the Pope’s Room.

Breakfast at the palace

GUIDED TOUR WITH BREAKFAST

Saturday | September 23th, 2023, from 10:45 a.m.

Breakfast at the Palace

Guided tour of Boncompagni Palace with breakfast

After the summer break, Palazzo Boncompagni opens its doors to the public with a unique experience: a guided tour with breakfast in the loggia.

Tour luoghi Gregorio XIII

WALKING TOURS

Saturday | September 16th, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

Bologna Guided Tour: Pope Gregory XIII places

In September, the Palazzo Boncompagni Foundation is organizing two guided tours of Gregory XIII’s places among the streets of Bologna.