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Ultimate Bologna Travel Guide: Best Tours, Stays, Food & Things to Do in Italy’s Culinary Capital
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items I absolutely fell in love with Bologna, Italy’s vibrant culinary heart. From wandering its charming medieval streets to tasting the most heavenly pasta and rich cured meats, every moment here felt unforgettable. I’ve put together my personal recommen...
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Best Bologna Tours & Experiences: Food, History & Hidden Gems
Where to Stay in Bologna: Boutique Hotels, Cozy Apartments & Luxury Stays
Bologna Travel Tips: What to Eat, Where to Shop & Must-Do Experiences
Best Bologna Tours & Experiences: Food, History & Hidden Gems
From hands-on pasta-making classes to guided walks beneath Bologna’s iconic porticoes, I found these tours to be the perfect way to soak up the city’s history, flavors, and hidden stories. They’re ideal whether you’re a foodie, a history enthusiast, ...
Bologna is a food mecca! This is the perfect tour to experience Bologna's great food.
Bologna: Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide
More foodie tours to wet your appetite in Bologna. You will love this one!
Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings
Enjoy a glass of spritz while you learn the art of making pasta and Ragu.
Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Spritz
If you are a sports car enthusiast, then the Lamborghini museum is one not to be missed.
Bologna: Lamborghini Museum Entrance Ticket
A wine lover's tour! Definitely my kind of tour, drinking wine.
Bologna: City Center Guided Wine Walking Tour
Short on time in Bologna? This tour is the perfect way to experience the city’s highlights in just a few hours. Discover historic landmarks, vibrant streets, and authentic local flavors, making the most of your visit to this charming Italian city.
Bologna: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide
Combine cheese, vinegar and fast cars! A fun filled day experience.
Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum
Where to Stay in Bologna: Boutique Hotels, Cozy Apartments & Luxury Stays
I’ve found some amazing places to stay in Bologna, from chic boutique hotels right in the city center to cozy apartments just steps from the bustling markets. Each one is hand-picked for its great location, comfort, and that authentic Italian charm I...
Stay in a beautifully resorted 16th Century Palace, right in the heart of Historic Bologna. You will love the decor here!
Palazzo di Alcina - Residenza d'Epoca - Luxury Rooms
Charming accommodation with a bit of art deco flair!
Villa Gotti Charming Rooms, Bologna
Beautiful bright decor and only 700 meters from the towers. Perfectly centrally located.
Casa Bertagni, Bologna
A beautiful and charming boutique hotel right in the centre of Bologna. You will love the old world charm!
Gregorini Bingham Art Luxury Suites - Bologna
This is for the budget traveler! But although it is only a 2* it offers stunning views, location, and old world charm.
Albergo Garisenda, Bologna
If you want something modern, then you will love the Social Hub! O, and it has a great bar!
The Social Hub Bologna
It is all about the views in this stunning quant apartment in Bologna! You will fall in love with Towers of Lovers!
Tower of Lovers - Ancient Altana
Bologna Travel Tips: What to Eat, Where to Shop & Must-Do Experiences
My go-to Bologna bucket list always starts with a plate of iconic tagliatelle al ragù, followed by a wander through the artisan markets. I love sipping espresso in tucked-away cafés and picking up the best local tips for exploring what I truly believ...
No trip feels complete for me without adding an eSIM for international travel — it’s such a lifesaver for staying connected. I’ve had great experiences with Airalo, and they always seem to have fantastic package deals to suit any destination.
Buy eSIMs for international travel - Airalo
If you want hassle-free transfers at your destination, I highly recommend Welcome Pickups. I’ve found their service super easy, reliable, and convenient — the perfect way to start or end a trip without stress.
Welcome Pickups
Bologna is an absolute food mecca. I love starting my day here with a fresh pastry and a perfectly made espresso, or a creamy cappuccino if I’m in the mood for something softer. It’s the perfect way to ease into a day of exploring.
ATTIBASSI, Bologna - San Vitale - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Bologna is known for it's Ragu and Lasagne, Ristorante Dianna is the place to eat it! An establishment since the 20's.
Ristorante Diana
Bologna is known for it's great cheese and deli meats, and if you need to make a Deli stop, then Salumeria is the place to be.
SALUMERIA SIMONI, Bologna - Santo Stefano - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
When you in Italy you need to have Aperitivo time! Bologna, does it better than any other Italian city or village. Enjoy a spritz with a snack! Usually runs from 5pm to 7pm.
LA PROSCIUTTERIA BOLOGNA - San Vitale - Menu, Prezzo, Ristorante Recensioni & Prenotazioni - Tripadvisor
What destination visit will be complete without some shopping done? Via Indipendenza is a major shopping street in Bologna!
Via Indipendenza
When in Italy you do rail. There are so many options and times available to take you into Bologna, whether it is from Rome, Florence or Venice and more!
Trenitalia