3-day itinerary
The Perfect 3 Days in Bologna
A balanced 3-day plan for Bologna, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Basilica di Santo Stefano
A stunning cluster of seven medieval churches transports you back to Jerusalem in the heart of Bologna.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Santa Maria dei Servi
A serene medieval basilica sheltering precious artworks and a tranquil porticoed street in Bologna's heart.
8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Evening
Teatro Comunale
Bologna's prestigious opera house dazzles with world-class performances inside a magnificent historic venue.
Where to eat: A Balùs — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Cattedrale di San Pietro
Bologna's ancient Roman Catholic cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural centerpiece of the city's historic core.
2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Salone della Podestà
Historic civic hall in Bologna's centre, seat of medieval communal government and justice.
2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
Santa Maria della Vita
Marvel at stunning Baroque architecture and sacred art in the heart of historic Bologna.
Where to eat: Ahimè — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Basilica di San Petronio
One of the world's largest Gothic churches dominates Bologna's lively Piazza Maggiore with breathtaking medieval grandeur.
3 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Biblioteca Salaborsa
A stunning public library in Bologna's heart, offering books, DVDs, and free WiFi in a grand historic space.
16 min drive · 3.9 km to the next stop
Evening
Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca
A beloved Roman Catholic sanctuary crowning Bologna's hills, offering breathtaking views and centuries of pilgrimage history.
Where to eat: Akira — Fusion — a well-loved local spot.
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Set your own dates and pace, swap any stop, and let the AI build a plan around your real flights and hotels.
Customize it →Built from Bologna's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.