Top 10 Day Trips from in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

July 31, 2021 Brandee Mangan

While crowds of tourists fill Venice, Florence and Rome, Bologna remains relatively quiet in comparison. This medieval university town is charming, historic and fun to explore… and you'll find Bologna's local cuisine is light-years away from the American deli meat bearing the city's name.
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1. Private Tour of Two Ferrari Museums ,Balsamic Vinegar and Gourmet Lunch

Bologna, Bologna, Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Italian Days Food Experience
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Our offer includes: – Pick up with comfortable private car/ minivan – Transfer from and to Bologna – Guided visit to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena House + tastings of minimum 12 and minimum 25 year-old balsamic – Fast track entrance ticket for the Ferrari Museum in Maranello – Fast track entrance ticket for the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena – Traditional multi-course lunch with local wines at a typical trattoria – *Driver waiting for you approximately 6 hours (with possibility to extend the waiting time for an extra cost of 25 € per waiting hour) – Possibility to do a test drive

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance Tickets for Enzo Ferrari and Ferrari Museum, Lunch

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By George S

This tour was incredibly enjoyable, fascinating, and educational. How often can you learn about something new, that you will remember every time you shop for Italian food, and have a beautiful and enjoyable day with interesting people. Our tour guide, Arianna, was smart, beautiful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The other people on the tour, from Norway, were just as much fun. We developed an appreciation for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar, met some wonderful Italian people, saw beautiful countryside, tasted excellent wine and had a fantastic meal overlooking a valley at the end of the day. It may be the most memorable tour I have ever taken in years of travel. I recommend it most highly. It was actually in May, 2019, but that date was not one of the options I could chose in this review.

2. Full-Day Ferrari Museum Maranello Private Tour from Florence

Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
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An intense day out in Emilia-Romagna, devoted to Italian culture and first-class engineering! Embark on this full-day tour from Florence to Maranello, birthpalce of a world-renowned Italian myth, the Ferrari. You will learn about the classic vehicle as you make your way through the exhibits of the Museum (available at an additional cost) and the countless dedicated stores surrounding the area. On the way back to Florence, your personal driver will stop at Bologna, where you will be plenty of free time to explore the quaint historic centre at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Florence with a driver are included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Mercedes vehicle, Speaking driver and live commentary on board, Free time in Maranello and Bologna, Bottled water, Wi-Fi

Exclusions: Admission fee to Ferrari Museum, Lunch, Test Drive, Guide, Local food tastings

Reviewed By J Adam K

Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.

3. Ferrara Bike Tour

Via dell'Indipendenza, 67/2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy BIKEinBO
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Ferrara is the italian “city of bikes”! Declared Unesco heritage site due to its well preserved city centre, in Ferrara you'll admire stunning palaces built by the famous Este family, such as the Estense Castle, now the symbol of the city, and the gorgeous Palazzo dei Diamanti.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Radio-guides, Bike, Helmet, Raincoat, Child seat for infants

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Reviewed By fabatforty

Guiseppe was a great guide - so full of interesting local knowledge delivered in such a humorous way. On a bike you cover so much of the city in 2 hours and get off the tourist track. Good opportunity to note what you want to visit. Totally recommend this tour.

4. Bologna One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy City Unscripted Bologna
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Follow one of our friendly hosts around the walled medieval city as they show you the best of what their home has to offer. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the vibrant piazzas and cobbled stone streets with a friend as you pop into stores, marvel at the towering turrets of the Due Torri and enjoy a creamy gelato. Whether you want to tick off the most famous attractions like Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Church, Mercato di Mezzo and the Fontana di Nettuno or simply amble down the sidewalks and follow your feet, the day is yours! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By AttilaFejer

I have spent an exciting morning with Lorenza in Bologna together with my family. We visited some of the most interesting objectives of the old city, enjoying Lorenza’s stories which only a local can know. If you want to learn about “children of the wheel”, “penguin priests”, “Galvani’s book” or how the portico’s appeared, then do not hesitate to contact Lorenza and she will entertain you with her vast knowledge and great sense of humor!

5. Lamborghini Museo And Factory Tour

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LAMBORGHINI MUSEUM The new Lamborghini Museum, traces all the stages that have made the history of the Toro brand: an exciting journey through historic cars, images and photographs that will accompany you in the history of one of the largest Italian manufacturers. . Part of the day is dedicated to visiting the renovated Lamborghini museum, the prestigious boutique to discover all the Lamborghini Collection products, the production lines to admire the birth of the Huracán and Aventador step by step. Following a lunch in a typical trattoria in the area Private transport A / R included

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Lunch in a typical trattoria, Lamborghini Museum entrance ticket, Guided tour of the Lamborghini Factory

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Reviewed By Tielemanis

As a Ferrari fan, this was a true highlight of my trip to Bologna - Maranello is such a magical place to be! The museum showed the beautiful history on the evolution of its brand! A day to remember!

6. Ferrari Ducati Lamborghini Factory and Museum Day Tour from Bologna

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A tour that motoring enthusiasts and super-luxury cars can't miss. The Motor Valley of Emilia Romagna is an experience to live intensely: we will take you on an incredible journey through the "Land of Motors" to visit the factories of the most famous Italian supercars and motobikes in the world: the legendary FERRARI, the LAMBORGHINI supercar and the famous DUCATI bike. The tour lasts 8 hours and includes a visit to the Ferrari Museum, the Museum and the Lamborghini Factory, the Museum and the Ducati Factory. Also you will delight with a lunch of typical Italian flavor and you will have the chance to taste the king of cheeses and the famous Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. With an additional cost, it will be possible to drive a Ferrari or a Lamborghini on the road or on the track, or try the F1 Simulator to feel like a real driver on the most important circuits in the world.

Inclusions: Pick-up in Bologna at the Central Railway Station, at the Bologna Airport or at the client's accommodation, Transfers with minivans or buses of the latest generation, Visit Ducati Museum and Factory, Visit Ferrari Museum, Visit Lamborghini Museum and Factory, Typical Italian Lunch at the Mood Eat Bistrot in Maranello, Tasty Balsamic Vinegar, English Guide

Exclusions: Ferrari Test Drive in Maranello (optional), Lamborghini Test Drive in Sant'Agata Bolognese (optional), Test Drive on the Track Modena Autodrome (optional), Shopping at the Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati stores

Reviewed By danielcV2389UA

Tour guide was welcoming, informational and helpful. Excellent timing in getting us to all the different places we needed to be. Saw Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari via Lauda tour. Amazing experience!

7.  Bologna Food Farm Excellence Tour With Lunch

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A unique experience to visit and touch the production of Emilia gastronomic excellences, including parmigiano reggiano, lambrusco and modena gold, vinegar. Visit the local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products appreciated throughout the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena and Lambrusco and Pignoletto wine Program : 8:00 am Pick up at the hotel in Bologna 8.10 am Departure Tour in Private Transfer 9:00 Guided tour of the dairy producing Parmigiano Reggiano with tasting 10:30 Guided visit to the Historical Acetaia with tasting 11:40 Guided tour of the winery with tasting 13:00 Light Lunch wine included 14:30 Return to the starting points n.b The stages may undergo logistical changes and the dairies and the vinegar factories may be different from those listed.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Parmigiano Reggiano and Salami tastings, Round trip transportation to and from Bologna, Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 3 course lunch with wine and water included, 3 Guided visits to producers of Emilian excellence

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Reviewed By Tielemanis

As a Ferrari fan, this was a true highlight of my trip to Bologna - Maranello is such a magical place to be! The museum showed the beautiful history on the evolution of its brand! A day to remember!

8. Lamborghini Full Day Experience: Test Drive, Lunch, Lamborghini Gadget included

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The Lamborghini Full Day Experience tour will offers you a fantastic day to live the emotions of one of most famous brand in the world: "LAMBORGHINI". You will visit the famous LAMBORGHINI MUSEUM and the LAMBORGHINI FACTORY in Sant'Agata Bolognese. You will feel a strong emotion and the adrenaline of a real driver, driving a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SUPER TROFEO on the track and a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN COUPÈ OR SPIDER on the road, and then you will have your entire private test drive taped on an internal camera & receive the HD DVD. Also our professional F1 Simulators will allow you to experience the track like a true Formula 1 driver. You can enjoy a lunch with typical Emilian flavors. We'll give you a precious Lamborghini gadget to take home with you

Inclusions: Visit to the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Visit to the Lamborghini Factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Test Drive on the Track with Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo | 3 laps, Test Drive on the Road with the Lamborghini Huracan Coupè or Spider | 20 min, Your recorded guide on USB stick, Lamborghini Simulation Experience | 10 min, Visit to the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum in Funo, Food, Drink, Breakfast, Lunch in a typical Restaurant near Lamborghini area, Transfer in Luxury Van, Private Guide in all Languages

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Reviewed By danielcV2389UA

Tour guide was welcoming, informational and helpful. Excellent timing in getting us to all the different places we needed to be. Saw Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari via Lauda tour. Amazing experience!

9. Ferrari Lamborghini Maserati Museums-Parmigiano Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour

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Give yourself an exciting day with engines and flavors famous all over the world! A tour to discover the legendary supercars and the world famous foods: you will can visit the Ferrari Museum, the "Casa Enzo Ferrari" Museum, the Lamborghini Museum and a wonderful private collection of Maserati cars; we will take you where the organic Parmigiano Reggiano is produced and you will have the chance to taste the king of cheeses. Also you will delight with a lunch of typical Italian flavor and you will have the chance to taste the famous Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. With an additional cost, it will be possible to visit the Lamborghini Factory, to drive a Ferrari or a Lamborghini on the road or on the track, or try the F1 Simulator to feel like a real driver on the most important circuits in the world.

Inclusions: Visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Visit to the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Visit to the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Visit to the Maserati Private Collection - Hombre Farm in Modena, Typical Italian Lunch at Mood Eat Bistrot in Maranello, English Guide, Tasting of Balsamic Vinegar and Organic Parmigiano Reggiano

Exclusions: Visit to the Lamborghini Factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese (Optional), Ferrari and Lamborghini Test Drive (Optional)

Reviewed By danielcV2389UA

Tour guide was welcoming, informational and helpful. Excellent timing in getting us to all the different places we needed to be. Saw Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari via Lauda tour. Amazing experience!

10. Art tour of Ravenna from Bologna

Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 22, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy Riccardo Bacchi
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Ravenna: a treasure of the Mediterranean: A hidden world of mosaics and underground crypts, the absolute pearl of art of Emilia Romagna region. Several populations estabilished on the sandy Adriatic coast. This endless territory of marsh, wetlands, lagoons, swamps, despite being partially unhealthy, turned out to be the perfect shelter for a craddle of civilization. The pines of the coast started to be exploited by romans to build their undefeatable fleet. Our tour will be as rich in detail and complete as possible, in order to let you dive into this golden age, and let you travel back in time with your mind and your senses.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, a single Unesco Heritage Ticket

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Reviewed By Wb202102

Very professional and friendly guide :) we had great time discovering Bologna and learning its most beautiful yet not-so-known places. Highly recommended for those who want to feel the character of the city. Also lots of good advice on food and drinks:) Thank you!

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