Bologna in Italien is a destination that Adventure plans for active travellers, focusing on nature, movement and a realistic level of challenge. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Adventure matches stages and fitness to each other. In the planner you state your experience, and you clarify the level of challenge on the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Two leaning towers, 38 kilometres of arcades and many steps: if you explore Bologna on foot, you walk under cover, even in the rain. Climbing the Asinelli Tower is among the sportiest items on the programme, because around five hundred steps lead up inside to the top. Afterwards the Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica di San Petronio and the Fontana del Nettuno are only a few steps away. Bologna is less a destination than a starting point for tours into the Apennines, on paths that can be reached from the city.
The Archiginnasio tells of the oldest university in Europe, which fills a quieter day. April to June and September to October offer mild temperatures. For an active day the route to the sanctuary of San Luca is suitable, which leads along a portico almost four kilometres long, with hundreds of arches and a steady climb. It links city and hills and is a real training session that ends with a view over the rooftops.
San Marino, Pisa and Venice are neighbours for short side trips with castles, coasts or canals. How you combine city, hills and coast is something you discuss in the video call, with realistic fitness in mind.
Places and experiences
Adventure lays out all the possibilities for Bologna, and you set the level of challenge in the conversation.
Archiginnasio di Bologna, Experience
Basilica di San Petronio, Experience
Due Torri (Torre degli Asinelli und Torre Garisenda), Experience
| Place |
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| Archiginnasio di Bologna |
| Basilica di San Petronio |
| Due Torri (Torre degli Asinelli und Torre Garisenda) |
Getting there
From your Swiss airport, Adventure chooses connections that fit the luggage limit of your equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Adventure apart?
Adventure plans active trips with a focus on nature, movement and a realistic level of challenge. We plan Bologna by video call according to your experience and fitness.
Which places are part of the programme in Bologna?
Around Bologna, Archiginnasio di Bologna, Basilica di San Petronio and Due Torri (Torre degli Asinelli und Torre Garisenda) are listed, and Adventure sorts them by duration, elevation gain and difficulty.
Who is an adventure trip to Bologna suited to?
To active travellers who want to experience nature and be on the move, and who prefer a programme that suits their fitness and experience.
Which accommodations are listed for Bologna in the catalogue?
After long days on the move, Bologna offers houses such as Art Hotel Orologio, Art Hotel Novecento and Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni, which Adventure selects by their position relative to the route.
Which destinations in Italien work well together?
From Bologna you can reach Amalfiküste, Bari and Cervinia, and Adventure checks with you whether the distance fits your schedule.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor stages, level of challenge, duration and accommodation to your experience. On the video call we discuss what you feel comfortable with and where we build in reserves.
How much does a trip to Bologna cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner asks about the experience, duration and level of challenge of your tour.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Adventure
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyNearby destinations
Besides Bologna, these regions can be combined with stages of their own.
More destinations for Adventure
destinations in the catalogue of Adventure: Cervinia, Cinque Terre, Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Gallery
- Archiginnasio di Bologna, Experience
- Basilica di San Petronio, Experience
- Due Torri (Torre degli Asinelli und Torre Garisenda), Experience
Fontana del Nettuno, Experience
Piazza Maggiore, Experience
Quadrilatero, Experience
Santuario della Madonna di San Luca, ExperienceAmalfiküste, DestinationUnsplash
Updated: 7 August 2026.