Bologna Open Bus: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Food Tasting Vouchers
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
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.
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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.
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Hop through 13 stops, from basilicas to red-tiled palazzos, exploring Bologna’s rich educational heritage, while jumping on and off at your leisure.
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Treat your taste buds to a delightful food-tasting tour at a historic Bologna market, sampling local Bolognese delights.
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Learn about Bologna’s sights with an audio guide in 9 languages, complete with free earphones and a map to keep you on course.
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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.
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1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
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Access to Red route
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Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
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Food-tasting vouchers
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Onboard assistance
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Free earphones & map
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- Guided tour
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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CoupleVerified bookingNov 20254/5The ride was informative and simple to use. The sights were all detailed by the guide and we found some of the food tasting vouchers of use and enjoyed the experience. We enjoyed the walking around finding the venues and testing others out, at the same time, around the city.GGerrit K
GroupVerified bookingAug 20255/5Good information, good communicationNNatarajan V
CoupleVerified bookingDec 20255/5RRachel G
GroupVerified bookingJul 20255/5RRamón M
FamilyVerified bookingJul 20254/5
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
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First bus: 10:30am from stop #1(Piazza Maggiore Bigliettazione)
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Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1(Piazza Maggiore Bigliettazione)
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Frequency: approx. 30-45 mins
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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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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
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Start your food-tasting tour from Piazza Nettuno using the vouchers included in this pass.
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The food stops may vary based on the opening hours of the local food partners.
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The bus route and timetable may change in case of road works.
Please bring a valid photo ID proof for verification.
Hop-on hop-off tour
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Meet our staff at Piazza del Nettuno.
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Address: Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
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Landmark: Next to Bar Vittorio Emanuele, look for Bologna tour staff.
Get directions to the meeting point
Food tour
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This tour starts at Portici di Bologna.
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Address: Via Farini, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy.
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