4-Day Bologna Porticoes, Towers & Trattorie City Break
Medieval towers, endless porticoes and Italy's food capital.
- Destination: Bologna, Italy
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Budget: 592–770 GBP
- Estimated cost: 592 GBP
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Arrive and Piazza Maggiore
Stay near Piazza Maggiore.
Morning: Bus or taxi from Marconi airport to the centre.
Afternoon: Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio.
Evening: Tagliatelle al ragu in the Quadrilatero.
Day 2: Towers and markets
Book tower entry ahead.
Morning: Climb the Asinelli Tower.
Afternoon: Quadrilatero food market and Archiginnasio.
Evening: Aperitivo on Via del Pratello.
Day 3: San Luca or Modena
Comfy shoes for the climb.
Morning: Walk the San Luca portico (or short train to Modena).
Afternoon: Continue the portico route or balsamic tasting.
Evening: Back in Bologna for dinner.
Day 4: Slow morning and fly
Airport bus from the station.
Morning: Coffee and pastries under the porticoes.
Afternoon: Last-minute pasta shopping.
Evening: Fly back to London.
Budget
- Return flights from London — 31 GBP
- Accommodation, 3 nights — 441 GBP
- Food and drink — 70 GBP
- Local transport — 20 GBP
- Activities and entries — 30 GBP
Tips
- Piazza Maggiore: The city's grand main square and basilica.
- Two Towers: Climb the Asinelli tower for rooftop views.
- Quadrilatero: Historic food market streets for tortellini and mortadella.
- San Luca portico: The world's longest portico walk to the hilltop sanctuary.