5-Day Bologna Itinerary

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.

   

   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.

   

   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.

   

   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.

   

   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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   2h · 5.0★ · 7 reviews

   Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $28 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h · 5.0★ · 5 reviews

   Horseback Riding Experience in the Bolognese Hills

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $52 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 3.9★ · 26 reviews

   Bologna Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Hidden Gems Adventure

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $8 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 5.0★ · 3 reviews

   Bologna Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Likely to sell out

   From $76 a personReserve on Viator

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Morning

   Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

   

   13h · 4.8★ · 8.8k reviews

   Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $54 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h 30m · 4.8★ · 61 reviews

   Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

   • 4.8★ · 61 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $198 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h · 4.5★ · 482 reviews

   Pompeii and Capri Island Day Trip from Naples

   • Free cancellation
   • Skip the line
   • Instant confirmation

   From $173 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   7h · 4.3★ · 275 reviews

   Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $52 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Midday

   A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

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