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Home/Destinations/Bologna/Bologna in 2 days
2 days · Bologna itinerary

Bologna in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Bologna lets you add the Motor Valley or Food Valley. This 2-day itinerary covers the city and food on day one and Ferrari or Parma on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & food
  2. 2Pasta class
  3. 3Day 2: Ferrari or Parma
  4. 4Food Valley

Day 1: the city

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

Day 2: a day trip

Visit the Ferrari Motor Valley or the Parmigiano Food Valley.

Evenings: Emilian food

Enjoy tortellini, mortadella and Lambrusco.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings
Modena
Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings
5.0(48)·3h 30min
from$111/ person
via Viator
A Day of Classic Motors - Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini museums - private tour
Florence
A Day of Classic Motors - Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini museums - private tour
5.0(32)·8 hours
from$509/ person
via Viator
Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience
Parma
Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience
5.0(89)·5h 30min
from$183/ person
via Viator
Modena: Discover the Food, Market & City Highlights Tour
Modena
Modena: Discover the Food, Market & City Highlights Tour
5.0(26)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Ferrari Driving Experience on a Racetrack
Bologna
Ferrari Driving Experience on a Racetrack
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$2,117/ person
via Viator
Taste of Tradition: Parmigiano, Wine & Balsamic Tour from Bologna
Bologna
Taste of Tradition: Parmigiano, Wine & Balsamic Tour from Bologna
5.0(67)·8h 30min
from$286/ person
via Viator
Parma Food Tour: Artisan Kitchens & Full Lunch (Max 8 Guests)
Parma
Parma Food Tour: Artisan Kitchens & Full Lunch (Max 8 Guests)
5.0(62)·3h 30min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Modena Food & Ferrari/Lamborghini Tour (Full Day)
Modena
Small-Group Modena Food & Ferrari/Lamborghini Tour (Full Day)
5.0(10)·8 hours
from$323/ person
via Viator

Bologna in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Bologna?
Two days covers the city — the old town, Two Towers, a food tour and pasta class — on day one, and a Motor Valley or Food Valley day trip on day two, a great balance of culture and cuisine.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Bologna?
Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers, a food tour and pasta cooking class, and a day trip to the Ferrari Motor Valley or the Parmigiano and balsamic Food Valley.
Ferrari or the Food Valley from Bologna?
Choose Ferrari and the Motor Valley for supercars and museums, or the Food Valley for Parmigiano, balsamic and ham tastings — both are excellent half- or full-day trips near Bologna.

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