7-day itinerary
The Perfect 7 Days in Bologna
A balanced 7-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
Asinelli Tower
Climb Bologna's 97-meter medieval tower for breathtaking rooftop views over the terracotta cityscape.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Evening
Garisenda Tower
This ancient brick tower famously leans, offering a dramatic glimpse into Bologna's medieval skyline.
Where to eat: A Balùs — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Santa Maria della Vita
Marvel at stunning Baroque architecture and sacred art in the heart of historic Bologna.
1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Museo Civico Archeologico
Explore millennia of history through stunning Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts in Bologna's premier archaeology museum.
1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
Basilica di San Petronio
One of the world's largest Gothic churches dominates Bologna's lively Piazza Maggiore with breathtaking medieval grandeur.
Where to eat: Ahimè — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Sights & Experiences
Morning
Salone della Podestà
Historic civic hall in Bologna's centre, seat of medieval communal government and justice.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Fontana del Nettuno
Marvel at Giambologna's magnificent 16th-century Neptune, Bologna's beloved bronze symbol rising majestically from its grand basin.
2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
Biblioteca Salaborsa
A stunning public library in Bologna's heart, offering books, DVDs, and free WiFi in a grand historic space.
Where to eat: Akira — Fusion — 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.
6 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Teatro Arena del Sole
A celebrated Bologna venue staging world-class performances in a stunning historic setting.
9 min walk · 0.7 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: Alleria — Diner — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Oratorio di Santa Cecilia
A hidden gem of Bologna, adorned with stunning Renaissance frescoes honoring music's patron saint.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Pinacoteca nazionale di Bologna
Discover centuries of Italian art treasures, from medieval gold to Raphael's breathtaking masterpieces, in Bologna's crown jewel museum.
9 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
Evening
Santa Maria dei Servi
A serene medieval basilica sheltering precious artworks and a tranquil porticoed street in Bologna's heart.
Where to eat: Antica Trattoria del Reno — Barbecue — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Teatro Eleonora Duse
Experience world-class performances at this elegant Bologna theatre named after Italy's greatest actress.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Basilica di San Domenico
Marvel at the tomb of St. Dominic, an ornate masterpiece graced by a young Michelangelo's sculpted angels.
12 min walk · 0.9 km to the next stop
Evening
Tomba degli Accursii
A stunning Gothic ark tomb honoring Bologna's legendary medieval jurist, Accursio, blending law and artistry.
Where to eat: Ba Hot Pot — Hotpot — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Porta Saragozza
Step through a centuries-old gateway where ancient walls once guarded Bologna's historic heart.
12 min drive · 2.8 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca
A beloved Roman Catholic sanctuary crowning Bologna's hills, offering breathtaking views and centuries of pilgrimage history.
21 min drive · 5.6 km to the next stop
Evening
Museo per la Memoria di Ustica
A haunting tribute to the 1980 Ustica air disaster, offering a powerful and moving remembrance.
Where to eat: Baba Turkish Restorant & Kafe — Turkish — a well-loved local spot.
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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.