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Bologna with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Bologna is fun for families, with a tower to climb, supercars and gelato. Here is how to spend a family trip in Bologna — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Climb the Asinelli Tower
  2. 2Gelato-making
  3. 3Ferrari museum
  4. 4Pasta & piazzas

Tower and squares

Climb the Asinelli Tower and explore Piazza Maggiore.

Sweet and speedy

Make gelato in a class and marvel at the Ferrari museum.

Pasta fun

Learn to fold tortellini in a family cooking class.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Pasta Class a Bologna in una dimora del XV secolo con Chiara
Bologna
Pasta Class a Bologna in una dimora del XV secolo con Chiara
5.0(25)·4 ore
da$194/ persona
via Viator
Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Fabbriche e Musei - Tour da Bologna
Bologna
Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani Fabbriche e Musei - Tour da Bologna
4.8(190)·8 ore
da$534/ persona
via Viator
Bologna Street Food Walking Tour: Assaggia i sapori locali autentici
Bologna
Bologna Street Food Walking Tour: Assaggia i sapori locali autentici
4.8(24)·2 ore
da$73/ persona
via Viator
Home Cooking : Preparare la pasta con colori naturali in un piccolo gruppo
Bologna
Home Cooking : Preparare la pasta con colori naturali in un piccolo gruppo
5.0(14)·3 ore
da$116/ persona
via Viator
Musei Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani - Tour da Bologna
Bologna
Musei Ferrari Lamborghini Pagani - Tour da Bologna
4.7(45)·9 ore
da$511/ persona
via Viator
Walking Tour di Bologna con audio e guida digitale
Bologna
Walking Tour di Bologna con audio e guida digitale
4.6(158)·4 ore
da$8/ persona
via Viator
Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Vino & Gelato
Bologna
Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Vino & Gelato
5.0(820)·3 ore
da$74/ persona
via Viator
Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamico, PrivateTransport
Bologna
Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamico, PrivateTransport
4.7(90)·9 ore
da$441/ persona
via Viator

Bologna with kids — FAQ

Is Bologna good for kids?
Yes — climbing the leaning Asinelli Tower, making gelato and pasta in family classes, the thrilling Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, and the open piazzas make Bologna a fun, tasty family destination.
What are the best things to do in Bologna with children?
Top family picks are climbing the Asinelli Tower, a gelato- or pasta-making class, the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, and Piazza Maggiore.
Is Bologna easy to visit with kids?
Yes — Bologna is compact, walkable and full of food kids love, with covered porticoes for rainy days, though the Asinelli Tower climb suits older children.

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