Things to do in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

March 26, 2022 Karren Gelb

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.
Restaurants in Bologna

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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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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. Bike rental

Dynamo, Via dell'Indipendenza, 71/l, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy Dynamo La Velostazione
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4.7 based on 47 reviews

Enjoy the city of Bologna in a special way, riding a bike and having fun. Guided tours once a week and also self-guided tours that you can decide to do at any time, everyday. Free maps are provided and available for tips and suggestions about itineraries by bike and the city in general. Everyone can enjoy the bike rental, chosing from a great variety of full-equipped bikes, including special bikes such as Cargo-Bikes, Electric Bikes and bikes for people with disabilities with all the necessary accessories, such as locks, baskets and child's seats. All made in Italy! The service is perfect for families with children too.

Inclusions: City Map, Tips, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Use of lock

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Gerard R

Very helpful and accommodating staff. Bikes were in excellent condition. You are given a MP3 player with commentaries on various locations around the city and a map that clips on the handlebar. A great way to get an orientation around Bologna.

3. 2-Hour Bike Tour of Bologna

Via dell'Indipendenza, 67/2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy BIKEinBO
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

A two-hour long bike tour to show you the most attractive sites of Bologna. Bologna is an easy-to-ride city boasting beautiful arcade-lined streets and medieval buildings. Riding on our bikes, you'll discover the Archiginnasio (the oldest university in the world), the charm of Piazza Maggiore, the iconic Two Towers and visit many other important landmarks of this unique and amazing city.

Inclusions: Professional Art Historian guide, Radio Guide, Tour of the top attractions of Bologna in a few hours: the Two Towers, the main square Piazza Maggiore with the fascinating unfinished San Petronio Basilica, the Fountain of Neptune, the Complex of Santo Stefano, and then cycling until the Giardini Margherita., Perfect for all ages and skill level, Perfect introduction for first-time visitors, Bike and helmet rental included, Insurance included

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By 760billa

Having previously visited Ravenna, I decided to take the walking tour this time to take advantage of the insights provided by a guide. The locations visited by this tour are top notch - worthy of 5 stars. And, we appreciated the insights provided by our guide, although, his English was a little difficult to understand. If you decide on a guided tour, I definitely recommend taking a small group as some of the sights are crowded and not as easily seen in larger groups.

4. Bologna: Bicycle Rental With Delivery And Pickup At The Hotel

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy Info Tourist Bologna

To enjoy the city at your best and in total freedom, you can book a bicycle rental, with a convenient private collection and delivery service. Your bicycle will be delivered at the scheduled time, directly to the hotel, B&B, apartment, etc., or to any address in the center of Bologna or in the immediate vicinity. It will not be necessary to return the bicycle to a predefined address, but we will take care of picking it up where it will be most convenient for you. Bicycles and accessories are available, also for children. After booking it will be possible to extend the rental, at a discounted rate.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Private transportation, Helmet and padlock included

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5. BOLOGNA: MOTORCYCLE RENTAL SCOOTER 50CC with DELIVERY and WITHDRAWAL in HOTEL

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy Info Tourist Bologna

To experience the city at your best and in total freedom, you can book a 50CC Scooter rental, with a convenient private collection and delivery service. Your Moto Scooter will be delivered at the scheduled time directly in the hotel, B&B, apartment, etc., or at any address in the center of Bologna or in the immediate vicinity. It will not be necessary to return the Moto Scooter to a predefined address, but we will take care of picking it up where it will be most convenient for you. The Moto Scooter is supplied complete with helmet and anti-theft lock and glove box. When necessary it is equipped with a windshield. After booking it will be possible to extend the rental, at a discounted rate.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Helmet and padlock included

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6. BOLOGNA: MOTORCYCLE RENTAL SCOOTER 125CC with DELIVERY and WITHDRAWAL in HOTEL

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy Info Tourist Bologna

To experience the city at your best and in total freedom, you can book a 125CC Scooter rental, with a convenient private collection and delivery service. The scooter can carry two people. Your Moto Scooter will be delivered at the scheduled time directly in the hotel, B&B, apartment, etc., or at any address in the center of Bologna or in the immediate vicinity. It will not be necessary to return the Moto Scooter to a predefined address, but we will take care of picking it up where it will be most convenient for you. The Moto Scooter is supplied complete with helmet and anti-theft lock and glove box. When necessary it is equipped with a windshield. After booking it will be possible to extend the rental, at a discounted rate.

Inclusions: Helmet and padlock included, Private transportation

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7. Visit Bologna on a Motorcycle

Via Oreste Regnoli, 2, 40138 Bologna BO, Italy Info Tourist Bologna

To enjoy the city at your best and in total freedom, you can book a 125CC Scooter rental. The scooter can carry two people. The Moto Scooter is supplied complete with helmet and anti-theft lock and glove box. When necessary it is equipped with a windshield. After booking it will be possible to extend the rental, at a discounted rate.

Inclusions: Helmet and padlock included

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8. Experience Bologna with Your Moped

Via Oreste Regnoli, 2, 40138 Bologna BO, Italy Info Tourist Bologna

To experience the city at your best and in total freedom, you can book a 50cc motorbike rental. The Moto Scooter is supplied complete with helmet, anti-theft lock and glove box. When necessary it is equipped with a windshield. After booking it will be possible to extend the rental, at a discounted rate.

Inclusions: Helmet and padlock included

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