Red double-decker bus in Bologna city center, part of hop-on hop-off tour with food tasting vouchers.
Woman enjoying audio guide on City Red Bus Tour in Bologna.
Red city tour bus in Bologna near historic buildings.
Hand holding an ice cream sandwich in front of a historic building in Bologna.
Red City tour bus in Bologna near historic church, part of hop-on hop-off tour with food tasting vouchers.
Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, Italy, with surrounding historic buildings.
Red double-decker bus near historic church in Bologna, Italy, with tourists nearby.

Bologna Open Bus: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Food Tasting Vouchers

Bologna
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Duration

Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

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Witness Bologna’s terracotta-roofed charm on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, then take an indulgent food-tasting tour of local culinary delights.

Uncover Bologna’s mix of medieval architecture and miles of porticos on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, exploring hotspots in a flash or at your pace.

Hop through 13 stops, from basilicas to red-tiled palazzos, exploring Bologna’s rich educational heritage, while jumping on and off at your leisure.

Treat your taste buds to a delightful food-tasting tour at a historic Bologna market, sampling local Bolognese delights.

Learn about Bologna’s sights with an audio guide in 9 languages, complete with free earphones and a map to keep you on course.

Stop by Giardini Margherita’s lush park, Porta San Vitale’s historic gate, Via Carducci’s classic streets, and Piazza Santo Stefano’s elegant square.

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Access to Red route

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Food-tasting vouchers

Onboard assistance

Free earphones & map

Guided tour

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Red double-decker bus in Bologna city center, part of hop-on hop-off tour with food tasting vouchers.

Red route

Soak up Bologna’s medieval beauty on a 1-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour with Bologna Open Bus! Step back in time at Porta San Vitale, a medieval gate that once guarded Bologna’s ancient walls. Relax in the peaceful Giardini Margherita, the city’s largest park, with its picturesque lake and vibrant greenery. Wander along Via Carducci, a charming street full of historic charm and local flavor. Then, stop by the stunning Piazza Santo Stefano, home to the impressive Basilica di Santo Stefano and surrounded by centuries-old architecture.

Schedule

  • First bus: 10:30am from stop #1(Piazza Maggiore Bigliettazione)

  • Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1(Piazza Maggiore Bigliettazione)

  • Frequency: approx. 30-45 mins

  • Popular stops: Giardini Margherita, Porta San Vitale, Via Carducci, and Piazza Santo Stefano

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

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Woman enjoying audio guide on City Red Bus Tour in Bologna.

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Red city tour bus in Bologna near historic buildings.

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Hand holding an ice cream sandwich in front of a historic building in Bologna.

What to bring

  • Bring along comfortable shoes as the food-tasting tour will include a fair amount of walking.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

  • Start your food-tasting tour from Piazza Nettuno using the vouchers included in this pass.

  • The food stops may vary based on the opening hours of the local food partners.

  • The bus route and timetable may change in case of road works.

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Red City tour bus in Bologna near historic church, part of hop-on hop-off tour with food tasting vouchers.

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Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, Italy, with surrounding historic buildings.

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