Things to do in Bologna
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Bologna is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy, with 391,473 inhabitants from 150 different nationalities. Its metropolitan province is home to more than 1 million people as of 2026. Bologna is most famous for being the home to the oldest university in continuous operation, the University of Bologna, established in AD 1088.
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Highlights travellers rate highest
Taste Bologna - Bologna Food Tour
Bottega Botlé
Mortadella Shop - Prodotti della tradizione
Salumeria Simoni
Il Quadrilatero
Trattoria da Me
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5 days in Bologna, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €883.
- 1
Arrival & First Bites
Settle into the Old Town and dive straight into Bologna's food culture.
- 2
Mortadella Tasting Tour
A deep dive into Bologna's signature cured meat and market culture.
- 3
Hands-on Pasta-Making Class
Learn to make Bologna's iconic fresh pasta from a local nonna.
- 4
Parmigiano & Balsamic Day Trip
Full day visiting a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy and a traditional balsamic acetaia.
