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Secret Food Tour in Bologna
Tours • Bologna

Secret Food Tour in Bologna

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
100+ booked
From
AUD 175.95
Bologna city center walking tour
Tours • Bologna

Bologna city center walking tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(3) • 50+ booked
From
AUD 52.45
Bologna Dinner, Wine & Tastings Small Group Walking Tour
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Dinner, Wine & Tastings Small Group Walking Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
AUD 156.09
Save AUD 39.00
Bologna 2-Hour Food Tour with Local Delicacies
Tours • Bologna

Bologna 2-Hour Food Tour with Local Delicacies

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 136.65
Parmigiano Reggiano Factory & Modena Balsamic Guided Tour with Traditional Lunch
Klook's choice
Tours • From Bologna

Parmigiano Reggiano Factory & Modena Balsamic Guided Tour with Traditional Lunch

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English guided
Free cancellation
AUD 409.95
Authentic Handmade Tortellini Cooking Class in Bologna
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Authentic Handmade Tortellini Cooking Class in Bologna

English guided
Evening departure
Up to 3 hrs
AUD 138.35
Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
AUD 596.85
Bologna Small-Group Local Food Tour with Wine Tasting
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Small-Group Local Food Tour with Wine Tasting

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 175.95
Bologna Clock Tower and Municipal Art Collections tour with tasting
Museums • Bologna

Bologna Clock Tower and Municipal Art Collections tour with tasting

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Free cancellation
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AUD 42.35
The Time Machine museum ticket in Bologna
Museums • Bologna

The Time Machine museum ticket in Bologna

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Free cancellation
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AUD 29.29
Casa Museo NENA Half-Day Museum Tour
Tours • From Bologna

Casa Museo NENA Half-Day Museum Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
AUD 28.09
Bologna Street Food and Local Delights Half-Day Experience
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Street Food and Local Delights Half-Day Experience

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English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
AUD 81.19
Save AUD 20.26
Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Rome

Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket

24-hour confirmation
4.5 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
AUD 226.25
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Interrail Italy Pass
Rail passes • From Rome

Interrail Italy Pass

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Free cancellation
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4.2 / 5
(189) • 8K+ booked
AUD 265.99
Bologna car hire | Choose from multiple car models
Car hire • Bologna

Bologna car hire | Choose from multiple car models

Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
AVIS
500+ booked
From
AUD 53
/day
5% off
Bologna|Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Bologna

Bologna|Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Private Airport Transfer

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 123.90

Hotels in Bologna

UNA Hotels San Vitale Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

UNA Hotels San Vitale Bologna

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4.4 / 5
(770)
From
AUD 112.07
Touring Hotel
Hotels • Bologna

Touring Hotel

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4.5 / 5
(778)
From
AUD 236.12
Starhotels Excelsior
Hotels • Bologna

Starhotels Excelsior

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 164.97
NH Bologna Villanova
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna Villanova

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(776)
From
AUD 65.99
Mercure Bologna Centro
Hotels • Bologna

Mercure Bologna Centro

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 176.40
Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotels • Bologna

Royal Hotel Carlton

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4.6 / 5
(1.3K)
From
AUD 188.28
Best Western City Hotel
Hotels • Bologna

Best Western City Hotel

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4.3 / 5
(786)
From
AUD 137.13
NH Bologna de la Gare
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna de la Gare

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4.4 / 5
(976)
From
AUD 198.87
The Social Hub Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

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4.5 / 5
(966)
From
AUD 99.52
Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera by IHG
Hotels • Bologna

Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera by IHG

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4.2 / 5
(955)
From
AUD 102.29
Hotel Centrale
Hotels • Bologna

Hotel Centrale

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4.3 / 5
(706)
From
AUD 162.14
Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna

Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(856)
From
AUD 117.10

Reviews of Bologna activities

Gaurav ***
2026-06-21 03:56:54
Fantastic 5.0
Bought the Trenitalia pass on Klook and got my e-ticket instantly. Activation was super easy and the QR code worked at every station from Rome to Venice. Trains were punctual, clean, and comfortable. Having unlimited travel saved me so much vs buying single tickets and let me do spontaneous day trips. Klook’s customer support was also responsive when I had a question. Best way to explore Italy by train!
葉 **
2026-09-06 20:32:38
Fantastic 5.0
Though the location is about 30 minutes bus from center, there is bus line 14 in front of the hotel. Other bus lines are around 200 meters walk from the hotel. The breakfast offers a great variety of choices. You can pay less than stay in center, but enjoy the good facility and breakfast.
Klook User
2026-08-23 04:41:12
Fantastic 5.0
this is the perfect hotel to bologna, ambience as well as cleanliness and accomodating staff, and the free breakfast was so good
WING *******
2026-05-29 18:23:45
Great 4.0
The hotel is close to city centre. The room is quite small, but is clean. It is s good choice for one night stay with reasonable price.
Klook User
2026-10-12 09:51:45
Fantastic 5.0
Near BolognaFiera West entrance, 12 min walking. There is a terrace and jacuzzi on the 6th floor. 5 min away from bus stop number 25 that goes directly to city center.

Bologna at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Bologna?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
250
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
57
Jan
93
Feb
95
Mar
Busiest 204
Apr
112
May
148
Jun
95
Jul
79
Aug
88
Sep
Quietest 53
Oct
88
Nov
90
Dec

April is the busiest month for travellers from Australia, running about 104% above a typical month, while October is the quietest, roughly 47% quieter than usual — book early for April; October offers easier availability and fewer crowds. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Bologna cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Cheapest AUD39 Priciest AUD167
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities were typically around AUD 39 in January, about 77% below the priciest month in April when they were typically around AUD 167; this price low overlaps the quieter season shown in the demand chart. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

11 daysLast-minute
16 daysTypical
77 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 16 days ahead, which gives moderate planning time for trips and some flexibility; during the April peak consider booking earlier than that. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Bologna

Local weather

℉℃
  • JAN - DEC
    30°1°

    Semi-continental

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1AUD = 0.61EUR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Sydney

What to know before visiting Bologna

What Bologna is best known for

Bologna’s strongest draws on Klook are tours, museums and cultural experiences, and the city’s calendar shows clear highs and lows through the year. Klook booking data shows demand peaks in April and June, with April standing out as the busiest month; October is the quietest. That rhythm means travellers who want lively guided tours and museum visits should target the spring peaks for atmosphere, while those after calmer streets and easier museum access can aim for the quieter autumn month. Decide whether you want spring energy or autumn calm — Klook booking data helps time your visit.

When to visit and how prices move

April and June are the busiest months on Klook, with April the single strongest peak and October the quietest month. Prices on Klook rise into spring and peak in April, while the lowest typical price falls in January; some months of high demand and high prices coincide, so expect both crowds and higher median ticket costs in April.

For lower prices and smaller crowds, plan around January or October; for peak-season atmosphere choose April or June when both demand and typical prices climb. *

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Very quiet AUD 39
February About average AUD 70
March About average AUD 102
April Peak demand AUD 167
May Busier than usual AUD 63
June Peak demand AUD 108
July About average AUD 46
August Quieter than usual AUD 45
September About average AUD 48
October Very quiet AUD 46
November About average AUD 60
December About average AUD 145

*Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Where to stay by typical nightly price

Klook hotel data shows a clear range across Bologna districts: Savena is the most affordable with a typical nightly rate of typically around AUD 90, while Saragozza-Porto sits at the priciest end with typically around AUD 282. That’s a gap of roughly 68% between the two, according to Klook booking data. Savena tends to suit travellers who prioritise lower hotel bills and are happy to trade that for a quieter, budget-focused stay, whereas Saragozza-Porto appeals to those seeking a more upmarket neighbourhood and are prepared to pay premium nightly rates. Choose based on whether budget or an elevated local experience matters more.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most Australian travellers book Bologna experiences with some planning: on Klook the typical lead time is about 16 days ahead, while the earliest planners book up to 77 days out. That means if you want flexibility you can often book a couple of weeks before travel, but during the April and June peaks it pays to lock in favourites earlier. Klook booking data also shows last-minute availability stretches to about 11 days, so you can still find options closer in. Book on Klook once you’ve picked dates to secure guided tours or museum experiences that match your travel priorities.

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