Bologna City Center: Guided Walking Tour
Bologna, Italy
From€27
No ticket required
Free things to do in Bologna
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Bologna. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Bologna, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Bologna
Palazzo Fava: Michelangelo and Bologna Exhibition
Bologna, Italy
From€18
Bologna Open Bus & San Luca Express: Combo Ticket with Food Tasting
Bologna, Italy
From€59
San Luca Express and Local Tasting
Bologna, Italy
From€34
Time Machine: Tower and Power/Medieval Bologna
Bologna, Italy
From€18
Archiginnasio of Bologna: Audio Guide + Typical Food Tasting
Bologna, Italy
From€24
Bologna Clock Tower and Art Collections + Tasting
Bologna, Italy
From€26
Ducati Museum: Entry Ticket
Bologna, Italy
From€19
Time Machine: Tutankhamun
Bologna, Italy
From€18
Bologna: Guided Walking Tour + Archiginnasio & Clock Tower Entry
Bologna, Italy
From€49
Bologna: Luna Farm Amusement Park Entry Ticket
Bologna, Italy
From€13
Bologna: Wine Tour
Bologna, Italy
From€79
Bologna: Food Walking Tour
Bologna, Italy
From€60
Bologna: Market Tasting Tour + Audio Guide
Bologna, Italy
From€43
Private cooking class in Bologna
Bologna, Italy
From$168.69
Frecciarossa: One-Way High-Speed Train Transfers Between Bologna Centrale & Modena Railway Station
Bologna, Italy
From$18.59
Bologna: Tortellino Keychain Craft Workshop
Bologna, Italy
From€89
Emilia-Romagna: Seafood Cooking Class + Lunch or Dinner + Drinks
Bologna, Italy
From€160
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca: Guided Tour
Bologna, Italy
From€15
Bologna Lamborghini Museum Entry Tickets
Bologna, Italy
From$23.24
Bologna: Guided Walking Tour + Archiginnasio Entry
Bologna, Italy
From€39
Archiginnasio of Bologna: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour + Wine Tasting
Bologna, Italy
From€75
Bologna: Guided Italian Red Wines Tasting Experience
Bologna, Italy
From€120
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FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.