Things to Do in Bologna
• Enjoy entry to the Lamborghini Museum, giving you access to a remarkable lineup of classic icons, modern supercars, rare prototypes, and the brand’s evolving design story.
• A great choice for car lovers and curious travellers who want to experience the evolution of Lamborghini up close in a city deeply rooted in automotive culture.
• Upgrade your visit with optional access to the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, featuring heritage-rich exhibits, Enzo Ferrari’s story, and beautifully restored workshop spaces.
Discover Bologna through its flavors, stories, and symbols — seen through the eyes of someone who lives it every day.
On this free walking tour, I’ll take you through the lively heart of the city: the narrow streets of the Quadrilatero, the ancient porticoes, and the most authentic places tied to Bologna’s rich food tradition.
We’ll explore historic shops, markets, and curious corners — where food tells the story of the land better than any book.
This isn’t a typical guided tour, but a relaxed walk among friends.
I’ll show you hidden symbols, curious anecdotes, and small details that most people miss when just passing by.
Bologna should be experienced slowly, with curious eyes… and the right appetite.
I’ll help you during your stay in Bologna by giving you useful tips on what to see and where to eat.
If there are no more spots, no worries—just text me and I’ll try to fit you in or find a solution. I’m flexible and always happy to welcome everyone for a good time.
• Hop through 13 stops, from basilicas to red-tiled palazzos, exploring Bologna’s rich educational heritage, while jumping on and off at your leisure.
• Treat your taste buds to a delightful food-tasting tour at a historic Bologna market, sampling local Bolognese delights.
• Learn about Bologna’s sights with an audio guide in 9 languages, complete with free earphones and a map to keep you on course.
• Stop by Giardini Margherita’s lush park, Porta San Vitale’s historic gate, Via Carducci’s classic streets, and Piazza Santo Stefano’s elegant square.
The places that we are going to see are all placed in the center of Bologna. We will talk about food, lifestyle, history, some people and how Bologna developed itself.
Bologna offers much more then just tasty food and wines.
City its full of resturants, bars and beautiful spots.
Places where we will have a walk in town:
-Archiginnasio (First University in Europe) and Square Galvani
-Piazza Maggiore
-Quadrilatero district (Food area)
-Square Santo Stefano
-2 Towers
Lets discover it together and lets have some fun!
Tour just in English and only with direct booking!
• Trains run frequently throughout the day with multiple daily departures, ensuring flexibility to match your schedule and onward plans.
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioning, power outlets at every seat, and generous luggage space for a smooth, relaxing journey.
• Arrive at Modena Centrale Station within 5-10 minutes of walking distance of the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari with shuttle buses to Maranello's Ferrari Museum.
Bologna is unique: on tour with Maurizio you will understand why its University is not really the oldest, but it is different from all the others, why the stock market was born here and why in the Middle Ages this place was at the center of the world economy.
Because only here for centuries has there existed a secular Basilica, dedicated to a lay saint for a lay people. Bologna is the cradle of secularism, despite having been part of the State of the Church for centuries. This is why he made the magical word LIBERTAS his motto.
With Maurizio you will discover the PORTICOS, and their reason for existing, THE ARCHIGINNASIO and its student coats of arms, one of the oldest still active MARKETS in Europe, the JAZZ street, the JEWISH GHETTO and the SANCTA JERUSALEM BONONIENSIS, as well as the TOWERS and HIDDEN CHANNELS.
And you will finally understand why we eat so much and well here. With Maurizio BOLOGNA you will not forget it. Never again.
And you will want to come back
Hunting for the Towers!
Did you know that in the Middle Ages Bologna had almost 100 towers? Some almost 100 m high, like the Torre degli Asinelli, others lower and used as fortified houses.
Today we can admire about 23 towers, incorporated into the modern city.
We will go hunting for a dozen of these, and we will explore the historic center with our nose up!
For each stage, we will see 1 or more medieval towers.
Where are we going to go:
- Piazza del Nettuno
- Piazza Maggiore
- Galileo Galilei square
- Piazza dei Celestini and Catalani tower
- Galluzzi court and tower
- Piazza Galvani and Archiginnasio
- Via Marchesana (mwzzo market)
- Minghetti Square
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Piazza della Mercanzia
- Torre Asinelli and Garisenda
- Vicolo Mandria
- Piazzetta Prendiparte
- Altabella Tower
- King Enzo square
- Voltone del Podestà
- Piazza Maggiore
On this day trip to Ravenna from Bologna, we'll discover the impressive artistic heritage of the so-called City of the Mosaics. Let's go!
Bologna is called the Red, the Learned, the Fat…but above all, Bologna is the city of porticoes.
Since the Middle Ages, these structures, first made of wood and then of masonry, have characterised the urban evolution of the city.
Present from the 11th century until today, they are a private space but open and public at the same time.
About 45km of porticos just inside the city walls and about 60km in total, make Bologna the city with the most porticos in the world.
Bologna is officially the "City of Porticoes" with the nomination of UNESCO World Heritage , arrived on July 28, 2021, directly from Fuzhou in China. The inscription constitutes a new recognition by UNESCO for the city of Bologna which, in 2006, was declared Creative City of Music .
In this tour, we will walk together to admire the most significant examples of Bolognese porticoes.
Where we will go:
- Neptune Square
- Porticoes of the Palazzo del Podestà
- Porticoes of the Town Hall
- Archiginnasio porticoes
- Main Square
Arcades on Farini Street
- Arcades of via Ugo Bassi
- Porticoes of Galliera Street
- Porticoes on Independence Street
Taste the delicious cuisine of Emilia-Romagna with this food tour of the Quadrilatero Market, one of the most important markets in Bologna. Don't miss it!
Welcome to Bologna, "the Red, the Fat, the Learned" One: a city known not only for its ancient University and fascinating reddish buildings, but also and above all for its unparalleled gastronomy.
Are you ready to discover the most hidden places and culinary delights of this wonderful city?
Come with me, I will lead you on the discovery of the main traditional markets, where locals are still used to going daily to buy fresh bread and pastries, fish, cured meats and cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables, and more.
Walking through the narrow streets, we will show you the gastronomic specialties of the region, giving you some precious recommendations on what you should absolutely try during your staying!
We will start from Mercato delle Erbe and end at the Chamber of Commerce, close to the Quadrilatero market. We are waiting for you with great hunger and curiosity!
