Italy travel guides

The index to our 8 Bologna landmark visitor guides — verified 2026 ticket prices, current opening hours and closure days, and honest worth-it advice for every major sight in the historic center.

There's no admission ticket for the Quadrilatero — Bologna's medieval market quarter is a free, open-air district. Here's when the stalls are actually open, what a guided tasting tour costs, and how to plan a visit in 2026.

Walking the Portico di San Luca is free — the world's longest arcade, 3.8km and 666 arches, is open 24/7 and leads to a basilica open daily 7am–6pm. Here's what the San Luca Express train costs, how long the climb takes, and how to plan your 2026 visit.

The Two Towers of Bologna have been closed to climbers since October 2023. Here's what the €5 Asinelli ticket covered before the closure, why the towers shut, and what you can still do at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana in 2026.

Explore Bologna with kids using this 2026 guide to top attractions, stroller-friendly streets, kid-tested food, and practical family planning tips.

Our complete set of Bologna travel guides — itineraries, day trips, hidden gems, viewpoints, museums and city-pass advice for planning a 2026 trip.

Discover the best free things to do in Bologna in 2026, from covered portico walks to hidden museums and historic piazzas — plan a zero-cost trip today.

Discover hidden gems in Bologna for 2026, from a free canal window to quiet courtyards, with costs, hours, and timing tips for a smoother visit.

Plan the perfect one day in Bologna itinerary with realistic timing, 2026 opening hours, food stops, and tower-access tips for first-timers.

Discover the best things to do in Bologna at night in 2026: floodlit piazzas, rooftop views, wine bars, and where locals go after dark. Plan your evening now.