What to book before going to Bologna

The Bologna base has 15 stops. Booking ahead is required at 1 of them and advised at 0. The rest you can walk up to.

Data checked on November 3, 2026

Book these before you travel

  • Asinelli Tower

    Book ahead

    Reservation is compulsory, and the official page does not offer online booking. Check it for how to reserve and for any closure, since the page can mark the tower as closed for maintenance.

    Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.

    Source: Bologna Welcome (Due Torri), checked November 3, 2026

No booking needed

Turn up when it suits the day.

  • Piazza MaggioreFree
  • Fountain of NeptuneFree
  • Basilica of San PetronioFree
  • Santo Stefano (Seven Churches)
  • Archiginnasio
  • Quadrilatero marketFree
  • Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
  • Palazzo d'Accursio
  • National Picture Gallery
  • Civic Medieval Museum
  • Civic Archaeological Museum
  • Palazzo Re Enzo
  • Basilica of San Domenico
  • Giardini MargheritaFree