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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Tower of Asinelli

Two Towers, Bologna

Teatro Anatomico

Saint Petronio

Archiginnasio of Bologna

Two Towers, Bologna

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Basilica di Santo Stefano

Torre Dell'Orologio Bologna

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Florence Duomo ComplexAttraction in Florence, Italy

Ponte VecchioAttraction in Florence, Italy

Piazza della SignoriaAttraction in Florence, Italy

Uffizi GalleryAttraction in Florence, Italy

Accademia GalleryAttraction in Florence, Italy

Porta del ParadisoAttraction in Florence, Italy

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Pasta tasting & cooking classes

Bus & minivan tours

Cheese & charcuterie tastings

Street food

Bike tours

Rail tours

Scooters & motorcycles

Bachelor(ette) parties

Hop-on Hop-off tours

Shopping tours

Explore more things to do in Bologna

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Bologna: Red Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

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Bologna: Red Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting
3.702222 out of 5 stars
3.7
3.702222 out of 5 stars
450 reviews

Explore Bologna from a modern open top bus, admiring notable local monuments and the architechtural beauty of the city. Afterwards, enjoy tasting some local food in a historical market.

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Duration 1 day
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Skip the ticket line
Audio guide included
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Tasia – United States

The activity was great value for the money and worth it. We got a lot of historical information and a great route with a picturesque view.

T
Tish – Canada

We saw a lot more of Bologna than we otherwise would have ,the information on the tour was great! The food after was amazing. Very happy with the tour and Emma did an awesome job!

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Fontana del Nettuno

  • Piazza Maggiore

    Walk (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bologna

    Bus tour (50 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Portici di Bologna

    Food tasting, Food market visit (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Fontana del Nettuno

Main stop
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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get on and off the bus whenever you want at specified stops
  • Discover the city from a new perspective
  • Visit the most important attractions of Bologna
  • Taste local food products from Bologna

Full description

Discover Bologna in comfort via an open top bus, enabling you to admire and photograph all the major attractions of the city. 

Upon arriving at the meeting point, staff will welcome you onboard. Choose from an audioguide available in 10 different languages to learn more about the specific landmarks as well as the general history of the city. You will then journey across the city, capturing views of some of the most famous points of interest. Hop on and off at your leisure at some popular spots such as:

• Basilica San Petronio
• Palazzo dei Notai
• Palazzo Comunale
• Palazzo di Re Enzo
• Palazzo del Podestà,
• Tower of Asinelli and Garisenda
• Museo Civico Archeologico
• Archiginnasio
• Palazzo Bevilacqua
• Porta Saragozza
• Palazzo Bentivoglio
• Fontana del Nettuno
• Teatro Comunale.

After the tour, enjoy a food tour in a historical market in Bologna, where you will try local delicacies.

Includes

  • Welcome staff
  • City Red Bus ticket and timetable
  • Map of Bologna
  • Multilingual audioguide
  • Earphones
  • Food tasting voucher
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

We meet in front of the fountain of Neptune with all travelers

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Skip the line booking consists of having a reserved seat for the indicated time. Boarding times on the vehicle depend on the flows of people booked.

From $42 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 450 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Value for money
    3.3/5

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Tasia – United StatesMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
The activity was great value for the money and worth it. We got a lot of historical information and a great route with a picturesque view.

Response from provider

June 10, 2025

We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour! Thank you for letting us be part of your Bolognese experience.

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Tish – CanadaApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
We saw a lot more of Bologna than we otherwise would have ,the information on the tour was great! The food after was amazing. Very happy with the tour and Emma did an awesome job!

Response from provider

April 19, 2025

We appreciate your lovely review! It's great to know you enjoyed your Bologna tour with us.

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IVANETE – United StatesJanuary 25, 2025 – Verified booking
The bus City tour was on time, great bus driver and assistant was fabulous. The tour to the most important point of the city nothing but great.

Response from provider

January 29, 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're so pleased to know that you had a fantastic time in Bologna. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to see you again.

Product ID: 248562

Activity provider:BOLOGNA TOUR & BEST ITALY TOUR
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