Italy · 2-day plan

2-Day Bologna Itinerary

Porticoed lanes, ragù lunches, the kitchen capital of Italy without the crowds. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Bologna, Italy

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Bologna City Walking Tour

    2h · 4.5★ · 812 reviews

    Bologna City Walking Tour

    • 4.5★ · 812 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $34 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

    2h 30m · 4.9★ · 84 reviews

    Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

    • 4.9★ · 84 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $80 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna

    2h · 5.0★ · 10 reviews

    Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $29 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Bologna: Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour

    3h · 5.0★ · 72 reviews

    Bologna: Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour

    • 5.0★ · 72 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $104 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Bologna Night Walking Tour: Hidden Legends and Secret Places

    1h 30m

    Bologna Night Walking Tour: Hidden Legends and Secret Places

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Short pick · ≤2h
    From $35 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour

    2h · 5.0★ · 7 reviews

    Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Short pick · ≤2h
    From $28 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Bologna Street Food Walking Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

    2h · 4.8★ · 24 reviews

    Bologna Street Food Walking Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Short pick · ≤2h
    From $73 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Florence Golden Hour Walking tour with Sunset Experience.

    1h 30m · 5.0★ · 7 reviews

    Florence Golden Hour Walking tour with Sunset Experience.

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Short pick · ≤2h
    From $41 a personReserve on Viator

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