Italy · Cycle

2-Hour Bologna Bike Tour with Artisan Gelato and Historic Sights

2 Hours Round trip from Bologna Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride through Bologna's historic centre past its famous porticos and ancient defensive towers
  • 02 Explore the medieval Jewish Ghetto and see the oldest university in Europe
  • 03 Visit Piazza Maggiore and the impressive Church of S. Stefano
  • 04 Taste artisan ice cream at two of Bologna's best gelato shops
  • 05 Enjoy Giardini Margherita's Art Nouveau chalet and English-styled gardens, weather permitting

Discover Bologna's key attractions on this short city tour through the historic capital of Emilia-Romagna. Admire the famous porticos, ancient defensive towers, the medieval Jewish Ghetto, Piazza Maggiore, and the impressive Church of S. Stefano, with a visit to Giardini Margherita to see its Art Nouveau chalet and English-styled gardens, weather permitting.

Cycle through the majestic Piazza Maggiore, enclosed by some of the city's most important buildings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Bologna
Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bologna Highlights by Bike with Artisan Gelato

  • The tour follows classic historic and cultural routes. Admire the incredible characteristics of Bologna's architecture, including the famous porticos and ancient defensive towers, and be fascinated by its cultural heritage as you ride through the medieval "Jewish Ghetto," see the oldest university in Europe, and visit the impressive Church of S. Stefano.

  • Cycle through the majestic Piazza Maggiore, enclosed by some of the city's most important buildings. See major city landmarks alongside an unforgettable ice cream tasting session.

  • Be guided to two of the best artisanal ice cream shops in Bologna.

  • Depending on the weather conditions, your Italian guides will take you to the city park of Giardini Margherita to see its Art Nouveau chalet and English-styled gardens.

  • Enjoy pleasant strolls in the gardens while eating an ice cream.

Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers, Giardini Margherita

Where this trip takes you

Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers, Giardini Margherita

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bologna 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Bologna tour guide

  • Radio guides

  • City bike

  • Helmet

  • Raincoat

  • Child seat

  • Two artisan ice creams or slushies

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sunscreen in summer
  • Gloves in winter

Know before you go

  • Comfortable clothes, sunscreen in summer, and gloves in winter are recommended.
  • The tour operates in rainy weather. If the weather is extremely bad, the tour will be rescheduled or transformed into a walking tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Any allergies or special needs must be communicated in advance.
  • EUR 0 for infants aged 0-5 years.
  • EUR 30 per child aged 6-12 years.
  • EUR 45 per person for ages above 12 years.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Tour start
Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Bologna.

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