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Bologna, capital of Emilia-Romagna, is a red-roofed university city of arcaded streets, leaning towers and some of Italy's richest food.

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Bologna has a university founded in 1088, one of the oldest in Europe, and students fill the medieval centre. Miles of porticoes shelter the streets, and Piazza Maggiore is the main square, with the Basilica of San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune. Two leaning brick towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, rise from the old crossroads, and the Asinelli can be climbed.

A covered walkway of 666 arches climbs for nearly four kilometres to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca on a hill above the city. The Archiginnasio's anatomical theatre, the seven linked churches of Santo Stefano and the markets of the Quadrilatero show the medieval layers. Modena, Parma, Ferrara and the mosaics of Ravenna can all be reached by train.

Tagliatelle with ragù, tortellini in broth, lasagne and mortadella lead a food culture that earned the city the nickname La Grassa, the Fat. Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and balsamic vinegar from Modena come from the same region. The arcades keep the rain off in any season.

  • 13 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 93% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Bologna

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  1. Number 1

    San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)

    4.84k reviewsfrom $3
  2. Number 2

    Bologna Piazza Maggiore

    4.74k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Two Towers (Due Torri)

    4.83k reviewsfrom $3
  4. Number 4

    Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)

    4.93k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Ferrari Museum (Museo Ferrari)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $11
  6. Number 6

    Mercato delle Erbe

    4.91k reviewsfrom $48
  7. Number 7

    Basilica of Santo Stefano (Basilica di Santo Stefano)

    4.8972 reviewsfrom $3
  8. Number 8

    Lamborghini Museum (Museo Lamborghini)

    4.8601 reviewsfrom $11
  9. Number 9

    Enzo Ferrari Museum (Museo Enzo Ferrari)

    4.4326 reviewsfrom $7
  10. Number 10

    Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)

    4.4236 reviewsfrom $6

Special offers in Bologna

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Day trips from Bologna

65

Landmarks and attractions in Bologna

6

Museums and galleries in Bologna

9

Guided tours in Bologna

201

Walking and bike tours in Bologna

55

Food and drink experiences in Bologna

163

Outdoor and adventure activities in Bologna

10

Family days and theme parks in Bologna

8

For kids in Bologna

4

Signature experiences in Bologna

Go beyond Bologna

  1. Modena · 37 km

    Acetaia Giusti

    3 hr, 30 min5.01 reviewfrom $205
  2. Maranello · 38 km

    PushStart Maranello

    0.5–2 hr4.9302 reviewsfrom $137
  3. Ferrara · 44 km

    Este Castle (Castello Estense)

    2 hr, 50 min4.797 reviewsfrom $7
  4. Ferrara · 44 km

    Diamond Palace (Palazzo dei Diamanti)

    2 hr4.54 reviewsfrom $8
  5. Ravenna · 69 km

    Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia)

    3 hr4.83k reviewsfrom $5
  6. Ravenna · 69 km

    Basilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale)

    3 hr4.83k reviewsfrom $5
  7. Versilia · 81 km

    Carrara Marble Quarry

    9 hr5.0526 reviewsfrom $86
  8. Florence · 81 km

    Piazza della Signoria

    3 hr4.862k reviewsfrom $1
  9. Florence · 81 km

    Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi)

    3 hr4.758k reviewsfrom $3
  10. Mantua · 86 km

    Piazza delle Erbe

    2 hr4.8115 reviewsfrom $6
  11. Mantua · 86 km

    Ducale Palace (Palazzo Ducale Mantova)

    3 hr4.9113 reviewsfrom $7
  12. Lucca · 100 km

    Piazza dell'Anfiteatro

    4–5 hr4.73k reviewsfrom $7

Questions about Bologna

What is there to do in Bologna?
We list 470 experiences in Bologna. The largest groups are day trips (67), city tours (36), attraction tickets (10), museum tickets & passes (9).
What are the top attractions in Bologna?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Bologna are San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio), Bologna Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers (Due Torri), Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno).
What is the most popular experience in Bologna?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,789 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Bologna take?
The typical experience in Bologna lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Bologna?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 470 experiences we hold for Bologna. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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