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Bologna Il Quadrilatero Half-Day Local Food Discovery
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Il Quadrilatero Half-Day Local Food Discovery

English guided
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100+ booked
From € 89.99
Bologna Small-Group Local Food Tour with Wine Tasting
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Small-Group Local Food Tour with Wine Tasting

English guided
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From € 89.99
Bologna city center walking tour
Tours • Bologna

Bologna city center walking tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (3) • 50+ booked
€ 27.00
Parmigiano Reggiano Factory & Modena Balsamic Guided Tour with Traditional Lunch
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Tours • From Bologna

Parmigiano Reggiano Factory & Modena Balsamic Guided Tour with Traditional Lunch

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English guided
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New Activity
€ 219.00
Panoramic Bike Tour
Tours • Bologna

Panoramic Bike Tour

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English guided
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€ 45.00
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
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€ 34.00
Casa Museo NENA Half-Day Museum Tour
Tours • From Bologna

Casa Museo NENA Half-Day Museum Tour

English guided
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€ 15.00
Bologna 2-Hour Food Tour with Local Delicacies
Tours • Bologna

Bologna 2-Hour Food Tour with Local Delicacies

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English guided
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From € 57.39
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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€ 26.00
Bologna Half-Day Culinary Tour with Local Food
Tours • Bologna

Bologna Half-Day Culinary Tour with Local Food

English guided
Free cancellation
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€ 89.00
Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience
Cultural experiences • Bologna

Private Bologna Cinematic Photography Experience

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Private group
Free cancellation
€ 333.35
Bologna Half-Day Food Valley Tour with Wine Tasting
Tours • From Bologna

Bologna Half-Day Food Valley Tour with Wine Tasting

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English guided
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€ 220.00
Eurail Italy Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Rome

Eurail Italy Rail Pass

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★ 4.2 (189) • 8K+ booked
€ 163.39
Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Rome

Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket

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★ 4.5 (36) • 1K+ booked
€ 139.00
Bologna car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Bologna

Bologna car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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From € 50
€ 52.35
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Bologna|Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Bologna

Bologna|Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Private Airport Transfer

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€ 75.35

Hotels in Bologna

NH Bologna Villanova
Hotels • Bologna

NH Bologna Villanova

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★ 4.3 (748)
From € 44.61
Starhotels Excelsior
Hotels • Bologna

Starhotels Excelsior

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★ 4.6 (1,011)
From € 92.16
UNA Hotels San Vitale Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

UNA Hotels San Vitale Bologna

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★ 4.4 (757)
From € 63.41
Mitodea - Residenza d' epoca
Hotels • Bologna

Mitodea - Residenza d' epoca

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★ 4.6 (215)
From € 77.96
Albergo Panorama
Hotels • Bologna

Albergo Panorama

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★ 4.2 (254)
From € 60.84
Mercure Bologna Centro
Hotels • Bologna

Mercure Bologna Centro

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★ 4.1 (1,003)
From € 103.12
Dopa Hostel
Hotels • Bologna

Dopa Hostel

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★ 4.6 (163)
From € 91.54
Art Hotel Commercianti
Hotels • Bologna

Art Hotel Commercianti

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★ 4.7 (827)
From € 234.45
Royal Hotel Carlton
Hotels • Bologna

Royal Hotel Carlton

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★ 4.6 (1,095)
From € 102.30
The Social Hub Bologna
Hotels • Bologna

The Social Hub Bologna

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★ 4.5 (847)
From € 76.83
Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera by IHG
Hotels • Bologna

Holiday Inn Bologna - Fiera by IHG

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★ 4.2 (935)
From € 64.12
Hotel San Felice
Hotels • Bologna

Hotel San Felice

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★ 4.0 (188)
From € 82.52

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.
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.
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.

Bologna at a glance

When is the busiest time for Bologna activities?

Book earlier for peak months

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

Bookings from travellers from the United States peak in April (around 104% above a typical month) while October is the quietest (about 47% lower), so 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. Prices in USD.

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

Typical activity prices dip to around ~USD 26 in January, roughly 77% below the priciest month, so January can be a good time for lower-cost bookings compared with April; this may overlap the quieter season noted 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 about 16 days ahead, with many last-minute bookings around 11 days and early planners at ~77 days; during peak months like April consider booking earlier than two weeks out. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Bologna

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    30°

    Semi-continental

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 1.00EUR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Los Angeles

What to know before visiting Bologna

Quick snapshot of Bologna’s visitor rhythm

Bologna draws most bookings in spring and early summer, with tours, museums and cultural experiences dominating demand. Activity bookings concentrate around guided tours and museum visits, and demand rises sharply in the busiest months of the year.

Best months to visit and how prices move

According to Klook booking data, April is the peak month for demand while October sees the weakest demand. Prices climb toward the spring peak: Klook data show prices typically lowest in January and rising to their priciest point in April. If you want smaller crowds and lower prices, consider traveling in January or October; if you’re after the peak-season atmosphere and don’t mind higher prices, visit in April. Overall, demand and prices move together through the spring peak, with both higher in April than in the quieter months.

Tips for travellers from the United States

Most travellers from the United States book activities about two weeks in advance on average, with some bookings made earlier or at the last minute. For short stays this makes Bologna easy to explore spontaneously, but if you plan to travel in April—the busiest month—lock in tours and museum tickets a bit earlier to secure preferred times. Use Klook to compare available tours and museum options and reserve what matters to you before peak demand ramps up.

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