Italy · 3-day plan

3-Day Bologna Itinerary

Porticoed lanes, ragù lunches, the kitchen capital of Italy without the crowds. A 3-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

Best Bologna experiences for a 3-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 3-day plan.

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12 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Bologna, Italy

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

Morning
Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.
2h · 4.5★ · 812 reviews
Bologna City Walking Tour
- 4.5★ · 812 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $34 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
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
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
2h · 5.0★ · 10 reviews
Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
From $29 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
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

Eating your way through Bologna, Italy

Morning
Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.
9h · 5.0★ · 1.3k reviews
Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Full-day
From $208 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
4h 30m · 5.0★ · 906 reviews
Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $128 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h 30m · 4.8★ · 669 reviews
Bologna Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $78 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
3h · 4.9★ · 916 reviews
Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $98 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
1h 30m
Bologna Night Walking Tour: Hidden Legends and Secret Places
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Short pick · ≤2h
From $35 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
2h · 5.0★ · 7 reviews
Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Short pick · ≤2h
From $28 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
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
Evening
Complement to the day.
2h · 4.9★ · 25 reviews
Rome at Sunset Walking Tour: Navona, Pantheon, Trevi & More
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Short pick · ≤2h
From $50 a personReserve on Viator