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Bologna in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Bologna lets you add the Motor Valley, Food Valley and Florence. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Bologna — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & food
  2. 2Day 2: Ferrari & Parma
  3. 3Day 3: Florence
  4. 4Emilian evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town and Two Towers, with a food tour and pasta class.

Day 2: Ferrari & Parma

Visit the Motor Valley and the Parmigiano Food Valley.

Day 3: Florence

Take the fast train to Renaissance Florence.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bologna — prices per person.

Bologna Food Tour og Enogastronomia oplevelse med lokale kok
Bologna
Bologna Food Tour og Enogastronomia oplevelse med lokale kok
5.0(71)·4 timer
fra$110/ person
via Viator
Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani fabrikker og museer - Tur fra Bologna
Bologna
Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani fabrikker og museer - Tur fra Bologna
4.8(190)·8 timer
fra$534/ person
via Viator
Parmigiano, Prosciutto og traditionel balsamisk tur fra Bologna
Bologna
Parmigiano, Prosciutto og traditionel balsamisk tur fra Bologna
5.0(19)·7 timer
fra$337/ person
via Viator
Privat Florence og Pisa dagstur fra Bologna
Bologna
Privat Florence og Pisa dagstur fra Bologna
8 timer
fra$627/ person
via Viator
Lille gruppe Bologna Food Tour – Lokal mad og marked oplevelse
Bologna
Lille gruppe Bologna Food Tour – Lokal mad og marked oplevelse
5.0(901)·5 timer
fra$128/ person
via Viator
Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Museer - Tur fra Bologna
Bologna
Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Museer - Tur fra Bologna
4.7(45)·9 timer
fra$511/ person
via Viator
Privat transfer fra Florence lufthavn og hotel til Bologna
Florence
Privat transfer fra Florence lufthavn og hotel til Bologna
2 timer
fra$457/ person
via Viator
Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch på italienske dage
Bologna
Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch på italienske dage
5.0(1,261)·9 timer
fra$208/ person
via Viator

Bologna in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Bologna?
Three days is ideal — the city and food on day one, the Ferrari Motor Valley and Parmigiano Food Valley on day two, and Renaissance Florence on day three, combining cuisine, supercars and art.
What is the best day trip from Bologna for 3 days?
The Ferrari Motor Valley thrills petrolheads, the Food Valley delights foodies, and Florence — just 35–40 minutes by fast train — offers world-class Renaissance art.
How do I plan a 3-day Bologna itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two split between the Motor Valley and Food Valley, and day three in Florence, booking food tours and factory visits ahead.

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