Top Bologna Outdoor Activities

A historic university city, culinary capital, and hub of architectural beauty, Bologna offers no shortage of attractions—and this zippy bike tour through town gives you the perfect opportunity to explore. Get up close and personal with the sights, from the bustling Piazza Maggiore to the Basilica of San Domenico and the modern Manifattura delle Arti district. As you go, hear about the city’s long history from your guide.

See a side of Bologna that many visitors overlook—and enjoy unparalleled views of the city—with this electric bike tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit photogenic green spaces like the Parco Giardini Margherita and Parco di Villa Ghigi, will admire city panoramas, and will even bike to the hilltop Sanctuary of San Luca.

Enjoy the city of Bologna in a special way, riding a bike and having fun. Guided tours once a week and also self-guided tours that you can decide to do at any time, everyday. Free maps are provided and available for tips and suggestions about itineraries by bike and the city in general. Everyone can enjoy the bike rental, chosing from a great variety of full-equipped bikes, including special bikes such as Cargo-Bikes, Electric Bikes and bikes for people with disabilities with all the necessary accessories, such as locks, baskets and child's seats. All made in Italy! The service is perfect for families with children too.

Wear a visor and relive the experience of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, knocking down walls, exploring in the dim light environments full of perfectly reproduced objects, which can be collected to better observe them, until the hieroglyphics are read on the walls.

Make the most of time spent in Bologna with this self-guided bike tour. Cover ground quickly on two wheels, taking in the city atmosphere and cycling past popular landmarks. A map with a suggested tour route is included, or you can explore the city at your own pace.

Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!

With a large historic center that was built over millennia, Bologna is rich in important architectural and cultural monuments. Be sure to see all the highlights with this guided walking tour that touches on the Cathedral and Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore, the city’s two most famous medieval towers, and the university—the oldest in Europe—along with other important attractions.

A great tour for first-time visitors, you’ll see the city with a local guide who has a passion for Bologna. The tour is completely customizable—visit a cafe for a snack based on your dietary preferences (or maybe some grappa), indulge in a bit of shopping, or check out a few art galleries. Learn about the city’s Medieval and Renaissance history and explore the plazas and old buildings downtown.

Bologna is rich in cultural and culinary treasures. Experience both with this walking tour that touches on the city’s top sights before ending with a tasting of famed local specialties in a landmark gourmet shop. Explore highlights like Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers and learn about their history and architecture from your guide. Cap off your tour with a stop in a local delicatessen to sample area wine and delicacies.

Follow a local to their favorite places in Bologna with this best kept secrets walking tour. See contemporary street art, trendy bars, quirky boutiques, and innovative restaurants during your stroll. Explore neighborhoods that are loved by locals for their vintage markets and contemporary art galleries. Discover a side of Bologna that's not in guidebooks.

A walking food tour in Bologna with a local guide, 6 stops at some historical shops to taste several local specialties such as tortellini, ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, mortadella, regional wine and much more. Along the way you visit the main spots of Bologna, the food market and discover legends and stories of Bologna.

Motor Valley is home to some of Italy’s most iconic car manufacturers, but the factories and museums are hard to get between. Save hours with this tour that takes you to three of the top destinations for sports car enthusiasts in Emilia Romagna: the Ferrari Museum; Lamborghini Museum and Factory; and Pagani Museum and Factory. Stop to taste the area’s famed traditional balsamic vinegar and relax over lunch.

The Italian city of Bologna is home to some of Italy’s most stylish and skilled street artists, with colorful murals and dazzling displays round every corner—but knowing where to find the best art takes local knowledge. On this bike tour, spin along safe cycle paths with your guide to lead the way, and head straight to the latest and most impressive pieces of street art. Along the way, learn how the locals preserve and protect Bologna’s vibrant creativity.

Fulfill your need for speed on a private full-day tour of Italy’s ‘Motor Valley’ from Bologna. Get an insider’s look into the production of some of the world’s fastest and most coveted cars and sport bikes as you tour the factories and museums of Ducati, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Feel the power of these famously sleek machines with an optional test drive of a Ferrari California Turbo or other world-class model. Taste regional cuisine with a midday lunch break, and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide all day.

During the guided tour we will visit spectacular places of considerable naturalistic interest and at the same time rich from a historical-cultural and artistic point of view. All our guides, in addition to being technically qualified and prepared, love and know in depth the territory of which they will try to convey their same passion by showing you the most significant places and telling you captivating anecdotes during the excursions. There will be refreshment stops in the typical places where you can taste traditional products such as tigelle, parmesan, mortadella and the legendary egg pasta such as tagliatelle, tortellini and tortelloni

One of the jewels of the Emilia-Romagna region, the UNESCO-listed city of Ferrara is famous for its lavish architecture. Get up close and personal with the city and its sights on an immersive bike tour. Explore the banks of the River Po, see the moated Castello Estense, discover the Ferrara Cathedral, and learn about the ruling Este dynasty, who made Ferrara a major capital of Renaissance Europe.

The oldest university of the world, from the birth in 1088 to the clashes of 1977. “Clerici vagantes”, colleges, traditions: where is the campus though? A secret trip into the most ancient and extraordinary university of the world, through the medieval city and the city of today. In collaboration with the Historical Archives of the University of Bologna.

There are so many things to see in Bologna! The best way to have fun and discover the most beautiful corners of the city he is riding one of our bicycles. In the company of an expert guide, you will admire the oldest university in the world, the majestic Piazza Maggiore, to get to the Two Towers, one of the greatest attractions of the Emilian capital. The faithful travel companion bicycle will give you an intense, unique and fun experience.

Drive a Ferrari on an Italian race track during a driving tour near Bologna. Open up the power of the Ferrari F458 Challenge as you speed around the track five times. Your professional Ferrari driving instructor shares driving and safety tips for the experience of a lifetime. Upgrade to include round-trip transport between the racetrack and Bologna.

Visit Bologna aboard a modern open top bus, admire the local monuments and the architectural beauties of the city. Finally, enjoy a tasting of some local foods inside a historic market. Upon arrival at the meeting point, the staff will be happy to welcome you on board. Here you can select the language you prefer among the 1 present in the audio guides. At the end of this unique tour, you will be able to enjoy two tastings of typical products, in the scenic setting of the historic market!

Explore Bologna bike on a private and customizable tour. Pedal past historic architecture and learn about the city’s history from your guide and make a stop for a food tasting of local items. This tour is ideal for visitors looking to get under the surface of Bologna and to taste some traditional Italian food.

Luna Pop, a very famous italian music band said "How beautiful is getting around on Bologna's hill on a vespa". That's very trye, but one a bycicle it's way better. So follow Luna Pop's suggestion and come with us to the discovery of Bologna and its surroundings: a trail that starts from Bologna's city centre, stretching into its beautiful parks and continues by climbing hills. Here you will see some pictoresque villages such as Mongardino and Sasso Marconi. We will cycle through the beautiful Talon Park and see the stunning De Rossi building. All of this with some cheese and wine tasting experiences to recover energy (and spirit).

Live the unique experience flying over the Motor Valley by helicopter. Fly to the land of motors and see the major car and motorcycle factories in the world and the cities of Modena and Bologna from above. Our transfer will pick you up at your hotel. An exclusive flight and at the end a typical lunch in a famous local farmhouse.

The bike tour designed to show you the best of Bologna in two hours: from the oldest university in the world to the grandiose Piazza Maggiore, up to pedaling under the Two Towers, we will discover the most significant places of this magnificent city. The Bologna that we will tell you about in this private bike tour is a city that has very ancient origins, the guardian of an exceptional historical, artistic and cultural heritage. Our guides will accompany you on a real journey through time, thanks to which you can relive the Bologna of the past for a few hours.