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Bologna
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Complete 7-Day Itinerary
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Bologna
Italy
Complete 7-Day Itinerary

Bologna, Italy

Bologna 7-Day Itinerary: Your week in Bologna, already planned.

Skip the endless tabs. Every day is laid out in order — what to see, where to eat and how to get between them — so you can stop planning and start looking forward to it.

  • All 7 days planned, in order — 46 stops picked for you
  • Day trips worked out: Modena · Parma · Ravenna
  • On your phone offline, or printed in your bag

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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026

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Named in the Bologna 7-day itinerary

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  • Day 1
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A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.

Day trips covered

  • Modena
  • Parma
  • Ravenna
  • Ferrara
  • Florence
  • Imola
  • San Marino
  • Dozza
  • +2 more

Local spots covered

  • Terrace of San Petronio
  • Giardini Margherita pond
  • Parco della Montagnola
  • Osteria del Sole
  • Finestrella di Via Piella
  • Whispering gallery under the Voltone del Podesta
  • Museo di Palazzo Poggi (University Museum)
  • Archiginnasio and Teatro Anatomico
  • +1 more

Day by day

Your days in Bologna

  1. Day 1Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio and the Two Towers
  2. Day 2The Food Capital: Quadrilatero, Mercato delle Erbe and Pepoli
  3. Day 3Dominic, Stephen and the Carracci
  4. Day 4Day Trip to Modena: Duomo, Ferrari and Balsamic
  5. Day 5San Luca Portico, Certosa and a Sunset Stroll
  6. Day 6Day Trip to Ravenna: Byzantine Mosaics
  7. Day 7Museums, MAMbo and a Farewell Dinner

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All Bologna guides

Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.

GuideBest forInsidePrice
7-Day Itinerary ViewingA full week, planned7 days planned · 46 scheduled stops$34
3-Day Weekend ItineraryA long weekend3 days planned · 19 scheduled stops$24
Family Travel GuideTravelling with kids17 family attractions · 4 family stays$29
Food & Restaurant GuideEating well9 local dishes · 16 places to eat$24
Budget & Money-Saving GuideSpending less15 free & cheap picks$19
Complete BundleEverything, for lessAll 5 guides$79saves $51

What's inside

Everything in this guide

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Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.

Also in the guide

  • Welcome to Your Bologna Adventure

    How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit · Route Overview

  • Pre-Trip Essentials

    Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips

  • Hidden Gems & Local Secrets

    Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go

  • Best Photo Spots

  • Self-Guided Walking Tours

    Medieval towers and the Piazza Maggiore core · Quadrilatero food walk · Art and churches walk · Free walking tour of the historic centre · Bologna Welcome city-centre walking tour · Self-guided portico walk to San Luca

  • Day Trips from Bologna

  • Late Night Bologna

    Bars · Clubs · Late Night Dining

  • Flexible Alternatives

    Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes

  • Quick Reference Guide

    Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions

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This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.

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Is this guide included in the bundle?+

Yes. The Bologna Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.

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