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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 119.75
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
AUD 43.85
The Time Machine museum ticket in Bologna
Museums • Bologna

The Time Machine museum ticket in Bologna

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
AUD 29.20
Authentic Handmade Tortellini Cooking Class in Bologna
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Authentic Handmade Tortellini Cooking Class in Bologna

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English guided
Evening departure
AUD 137.95
Bologna 2-Hour Food Tour with Local Delicacies
Tours • Bologna

Bologna 2-Hour Food Tour with Local Delicacies

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English guided
Free cancellation
From
AUD 90.85
Bologna Half-Day Culinary Tour with Local Food
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Half-Day Culinary Tour with Local Food

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
AUD 144.45
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
New Activity
From
AUD 119.75
San Luca Express Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Local Food
Tours • From Bologna

San Luca Express Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Local Food

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
AUD 55.19
Pasta and tiramisu cooking class in Bologna
Cultural experiences • From Bologna

Pasta and tiramisu cooking class in Bologna

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
AUD 219.09
Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato in Bologna
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato in Bologna

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English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
AUD 128.19
Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
AUD 540.95
Casa Museo NENA Half-Day Museum Tour
Tours • From Bologna

Casa Museo NENA Half-Day Museum Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
AUD 24.35
Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Rome

Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket

24-hour confirmation
4.5 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
AUD 230.09
Interrail Italy Pass
Rail passes • From Rome

Interrail Italy Pass

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4.2 / 5
(189) • 8K+ booked
AUD 227.59
Save AUD 40.16
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 483.79

Hotels in Bologna

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotels • Bologna

Starhotels Excelsior

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 150.12
Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotels • Bologna

Royal Hotel Carlton

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4.6 / 5
(1.1K)
From
AUD 166.64
Hotel Bologna Airport
Hotels • Bologna

Hotel Bologna Airport

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 213.95
NH Bologna Villanova
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna Villanova

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4.3 / 5
(748)
From
AUD 72.66
Mercure Bologna Centro
Hotels • Bologna

Mercure Bologna Centro

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 167.98
Touring Hotel
Hotels • Bologna

Touring Hotel

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4.5 / 5
(759)
From
AUD 212.79
NH Bologna de la Gare
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna de la Gare

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4.4 / 5
(923)
From
AUD 165.74
The Social Hub Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

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4.5 / 5
(847)
From
AUD 125.16
Albergo Panorama
Hotels • Bologna

Albergo Panorama

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4.2 / 5
(254)
From
AUD 99.11
Millennhotel
Hotels • Bologna

Millennhotel

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3.8 / 5
(989)
From
AUD 106.11
BB GALLERIA DEL RENO
Hotels • Bologna

BB GALLERIA DEL RENO

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3.3 / 5
(32)
From
AUD 130.44
Combo Bologna - Hostel
Hotels • Bologna

Combo Bologna - Hostel

Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(502)
From
AUD 116.2

Reviews of Bologna activities

Klook User
2026-06-04 23:18:05
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide Harry was a great tour leader very informative and knew all the best spots for the best photos. The vespas were in good and were manageable. It was definitely a highlight in our first trip to Bologna. I highly recommend doing this tour.
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!
CHENG ******
2026-04-14 14:59:14
Fantastic 5.0
Using a rail pass is convenient for travelers who haven't done their research, but most Eurail passes in Italy require mandatory reservation fees, starting from 13 euros per segment. Over the course of a day, the reservation fees alone can add up significantly, making it quite expensive overall.
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
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.
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.

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
+150%
+100%
+50%
Typical
-50%
-43%
Jan
-7%
Feb
-5%
Mar
Busiest +104%
Apr
+12%
May
+48%
Jun
-5%
Jul
-21%
Aug
-12%
Sep
-47% Quietest
Oct
-12%
Nov
-10%
Dec

Demand peaks in April, when bookings are about 104% above a typical month, while October is quiet—roughly 47% below typical levels—so travellers from Australia should book early for April and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Bologna cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
Avg $52 Cheapest $26 Priciest $112
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in January at around USD 26, roughly 77% below the priciest month, April, at about USD 112 — a good time to save and this aligns with the quieter October demand window. 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, so there’s room for short-notice plans; during the April peak consider booking earlier toward the early-days benchmark of 77 days. 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 = 0.62EUR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Sydney

What to know before visiting Bologna

About Bologna and what travellers book

Bologna draws a steady rhythm through the year with museum visits, guided tours and cultural experiences leading bookings. Demand peaks in April and falls to a low in October, so the city alternates between lively spring crowds and much quieter autumn weeks.

When to visit for crowds and prices

According to Klook booking data, April is the busiest month while October sees the lightest demand. Prices also climb toward the spring: Klook data shows prices typically highest in April and lowest in January, with a substantial gap between those months. For lower prices and smaller crowds, plan for January or the quieter autumn month of October; if you want peak-season atmosphere and don’t mind paying more, aim for April. Overall, demand and prices broadly move together around the spring peak, with both peaking in April.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers lock plans in around two weeks ahead, though some book earlier — up to a couple of months before peak periods — and last-minute bookings happen within about 11 days. If you’re visiting for a short, flexible trip you can often book tours and museum tickets a few days out; if you’re travelling in April consider booking earlier to secure popular experiences on Klook.

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