Piazza Minore al tramonto sui Colli Bolognesi
Bologna from the old town to the hills

Colli Bolognesi – City Tour Experience

Evening panoramic tour from Piazza Maggiore to the Bolognese Hills with audio guide, dinner at Piazza Minore and return trip included.

Departure from Piazza Maggiore ~60 min tour Open bus, max 28 seats Audio guide in 8 languages Dinner included Return trip included
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from €60 · children €35

A panoramic tour of Bologna with dinner on the hills

Discover Bologna from a different perspective with an evening panoramic tour starting from Piazza Maggiore and reaching the Bolognese Hills.

On board an open bus with a maximum of 28 seats, you'll enjoy around 60 minutes of travel through the old town, Bologna's porticoes, the panoramic viewpoint of San Michele in Bosco, the San Luca area and the hilly landscape.

The experience continues at Piazza Minore with a traditional Bolognese dinner and ends with the return trip included to Piazza Maggiore. Not just transfers — a full experience of Bologna, its views and its cuisine.

From the old town to the Bolognese Hills

Colli Bolognesi – City Tour Experience turns the trip from the old town to the hills into a central part of the evening. The route is accompanied by a multilingual audio guide covering the city's history, its porticoes, San Michele in Bosco, San Luca and the landscape of the Bolognese Hills.

The destination is Piazza Minore, a location immersed in greenery where you can enjoy a gastronomic experience inspired by Bolognese cuisine. After dinner, the return trip to Piazza Maggiore is already included in the booking.

Itinerary

How the evening unfolds

  1. 1

    Departure from Piazza Maggiore

    Welcome, booking check and departure from the meeting point indicated on the voucher. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

  2. 2

    Panoramic tour of Bologna

    About 60 minutes on board the open bus through the old town, Bologna's porticoes, San Michele in Bosco, San Luca area and the Bolognese Hills. The multilingual audio guide narrates the history, the monuments and the relationship between Bologna and its hilly landscape.

  3. 3

    Dinner at Piazza Minore

    Arrival at Piazza Minore, dinner according to the menu selected during booking and free time on site. The return trip to Piazza Maggiore is included and booked together with the experience.

Places and on-board narration

What we'll tell you during the tour

Monumental Bologna
Piazza Maggiore and the medieval heart of the city, the starting point of the experience.
The city of porticoes
The story of Bologna's porticoes, a symbolic element of the urban landscape and the common thread of the route.
San Michele in Bosco
One of the most evocative viewpoints from which to observe Bologna from above.
San Luca
The portico, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of San Luca and the deep bond between this place and the city.
The Bolognese Hills
The transition from the city to the green, among panoramic roads, glimpses and hilly landscapes.
Piazza Minore
The gastronomic destination of the experience, immersed in the Bolognese Hills and dedicated to hospitality and local cuisine.
Times

Two departures every tour night

Times may vary depending on traffic, weather conditions or traffic regulations.

Formulas and prices

Panoramic tour + Dinner at Piazza Minore

Adults
Panoramic tour + audio guide + dinner at Piazza Minore + return trip
€60/person
Traditional menu
  • Parmesan flan with balsamic vinegar reduction
  • Classic Bolognese lasagne
  • Crescentine with artisan cured meats
  • Tiramisù or frozen yogurt with Fabbri amarena cherries
Vegetarian menu
  • Parmesan flan with balsamic vinegar reduction
  • Ricotta tortelloni with butter and sage
  • Crescentine with cheeses and pickles
  • Tiramisù or frozen yogurt with Fabbri amarena cherries

Drinks not included.

Children
Panoramic tour + audio guide + kids menu + return trip
€35/person
Kids menu
  • Gramigna pasta with sausage
  • Breaded cutlet with fries
  • Tiramisù or frozen yogurt

Drinks not included.

The menus are displayed during booking and may vary based on seasonality and availability of ingredients.

What's included

  • panoramic tour on open bus
  • trip from Piazza Maggiore to Piazza Minore
  • return to Piazza Maggiore
  • multilingual audio guide
  • reserved seat on the selected ride
  • dinner according to the chosen menu

What's not included

  • drinks during dinner
  • extra consumption
  • services not expressly indicated in the purchased formula
Audio guide

Discover Bologna with the multilingual audio guide

During the tour you'll hear about Bologna, its monuments, the porticoes, San Michele in Bosco, San Luca and the hilly landscape. The audio guide is available in 8 languages.

Italian English French German Spanish Portuguese Russian Japanese
Useful information

Good to know before booking

Booking required

The booking includes date, departure time, menu, number of participants and audio guide language.

Meeting point

The exact point and check-in time are indicated on the booking voucher.

Arrive early

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Flexible route

Route and times may change due to traffic, weather or road conditions, but the experience remains the same.

Info & bookings: +39 342 397 7050
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Discover Bologna from the old town to the Bolognese Hills

Enjoy an evening among porticoes, San Luca, panoramas and Bolognese cuisine. Book Colli Bolognesi – City Tour Experience with departure and return from Piazza Maggiore.

from €60
Tour + dinner · return included