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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
US$ 36.10
Secret Food Tour in Bologna
Tours • Bologna

Secret Food Tour in Bologna

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
100+ booked
From
US$ 92.85
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
From
US$ 104.85
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
From
US$ 166.55
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
US$ 72.20
Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
US$ 411.19
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
Instant confirmation
US$ 29.15
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
From
US$ 19.35
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
US$ 92.85
Bologna Half-Day Culinary Tour with Local Food
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Half-Day Culinary Tour with Local Food

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
US$ 114.79
Bologna Hills Panoramic 2-Hour Vespa Tour
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Hills Panoramic 2-Hour Vespa Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
US$ 232.15
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
From
US$ 282.45
Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Rome

Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket

24-hour confirmation
4.5 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
US$ 155.89
Interrail Italy Pass
Rail passes • From Rome

Interrail Italy Pass

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(189) • 8K+ booked
US$ 181.65
Bologna car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Bologna

Bologna car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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Free cancellation
AVIS
500+ booked
From
US$ 34
/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
US$ 357.95

Hotels in Bologna

Starhotels Excelsior
Hotels • Bologna

Starhotels Excelsior

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 115.23
Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera by IHG
Hotels • Bologna

Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera by IHG

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4.2 / 5
(935)
From
US$ 71.31
Mercure Bologna Centro
Hotels • Bologna

Mercure Bologna Centro

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 123.21
NH Bologna Villanova
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna Villanova

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4.3 / 5
(748)
From
US$ 46.09
NH Bologna de la Gare
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna de la Gare

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4.4 / 5
(923)
From
US$ 138.91
Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotels • Bologna

Royal Hotel Carlton

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4.6 / 5
(1.1K)
From
US$ 131.51
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Hotels • Bologna

Hotel Palace Bologna Centro

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3.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 69.44
8 Tourist House Apartment Centre Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

8 Tourist House Apartment Centre Bologna

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From
US$ 101.05
Living Place Hotel
Hotels • Bologna

Living Place Hotel

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4.1 / 5
(971)
From
US$ 89.32
Touring Hotel
Hotels • Bologna

Touring Hotel

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4.5 / 5
(759)
From
US$ 164.93
BB GALLERIA DEL RENO
Hotels • Bologna

BB GALLERIA DEL RENO

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3.3 / 5
(32)
From
US$ 112.39
Ostello Bello Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

Ostello Bello Bologna

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From
US$ 126.28

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!
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.
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
2026-06-04 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.

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 (about 104% above a typical month) while October is the quietest (roughly 47% lower), so travellers from Singapore 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 (around USD 26), about 77% below the priciest month in April, so visiting in January can mean lower activity prices — this also overlaps the quieter October shown in demand. 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 around 16 days ahead, so with peak demand in April it’s wise to lock in plans earlier rather than later; last-minute flexibility exists (about 11 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

    1USD = 0.89EUR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Singapore

What to know before visiting Bologna

Bologna at a glance

Bologna is a compact city where tours, museums and cultural experiences drive most bookings, and visitor demand has a clear yearly rhythm. Demand peaks in April and falls to its lowest point in October, so the city alternates between lively spring crowds and much quieter autumn weeks.

Best times to visit and price patterns

According to Klook booking data, April is the busiest month while October sees the weakest demand. Prices tend to follow demand: they climb into spring and reach their highest point in April, while January typically records the lowest prices. Travellers seeking lower prices and smaller crowds should consider January or October, whereas those after a peak-season atmosphere will find April more vibrant even if costs are higher. Overall, price and demand move together through the year, with spring noticeably busier and pricier than the winter trough.

Tips for travellers from Singapore

Most visitors here book about two weeks ahead on average, with some last-minute activity around eleven days out and early planners booking a couple of months in advance. If you have a short, flexible trip from Singapore you can still arrange many experiences close to your travel dates, but for busy months like April it pays to plan earlier. Use Klook to compare tours and museum options and lock in what matters to you before peak demand ramps up.

FAQs about Bologna

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