12 hours
3 languages
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Highlights

Take the train from Florence and reach Bologna in less than an hour, arriving in a vibrant and authentic city. Begin your visit in the historic heart, between Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno, where you’ll admire the Basilica di San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune. If time allows, step inside Palazzo d’Accursio, today’s City Hall, full of frescoed rooms and artworks. Nearby stands the Archiginnasio, the ancient seat of the University of Bologna. Walk through its halls with noble coats of arms and visit the Anatomical Theatre, a wooden room where early anatomy lessons were held. Continue toward the Two Towers, Garisenda and Asinelli, medieval symbols of the city, still unmissable even while closed. Along the way, join a cooking experience to discover traditional Bolognese recipes. Explore the Quadrilatero market and stroll along Via Rizzoli. If time allows, peek at the Canale delle Moline through the famous “Finestrella,” a hidden corner revealing Bologna’s unexpected side.

Inclusions

What's included

Free time to explore the city
Excursion by high-speed train from Florence to Bologna
Pasta-based cooking class in the city center

What's not

Pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Bologna is one of Italy’s most captivating cities, blending history, culture, and vibrant daily life. Known as “La Dotta, La Grassa e La Rossa” (“The Learned, The Fat, and The Red”), it embodies each nickname. “La Dotta” refers to its University, founded in 1088, the oldest in the Western world, which fills the city with youthful energy. Its historic center, among the largest and best preserved in Europe, features medieval towers, Renaissance palaces, and over 40 kilometers of porticoes, including the Portico di San Luca with panoramic views. “La Grassa” celebrates Bologna’s culinary tradition, home to iconic dishes like tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini in brodo, and mortadella, best enjoyed in markets such as the Quadrilatero. “La Rossa” recalls the terracotta rooftops and the city’s progressive spirit, visible from the Asinelli Tower. A UNESCO Creative City of Music, Bologna offers museums, festivals, and a lively atmosphere where tradition and modern life coexist.
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Cooking Class Arriving in Bologna in the late morning, you will enjoy a cooking class, preparing traditional dishes from the local cuisine. Afterwards, you will be able to taste what you have cooked. Have fun!
3 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point: We will send all trip details, including your tickets and essential instructions, directly to your WhatsApp or email using the contact information provided during the reservation process.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 99 travellers
Operated by: ACCORD Italy Smart Tours & Experiences

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will send you the train tickets and the cooking class schedule approximately 24 hours before your visit.

How it compares in Florence

Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 647 day trips we list in Florence.
It is longer than most of them.

About Florence

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, gathers masterpieces of art and architecture into a compact city of stone streets beside the Arno.

The Duomo, with Brunelleschi's great red-brick dome, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery's gilded doors, marks the centre of town. A few streets away, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio face a loggia full of sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael. Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia.

Top-ranked sights in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore).

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