Looking for the best day trips from Bologna? Whether you’re craving food, history, or a relaxing beach day, Bologna offers easy access to some of Italy’s most exciting destinations.
From exploring nearby food scenes with balsamic vinegar tastings to unwinding on the beaches along the Adriatic Sea, this guide has it all and most are just a train ride away.
Join us as we uncover the perfect Bologna day trips for food lovers, history buffs, and adventure seekers alike.
Don’t miss out on these unforgettable day trips from Bologna!
📹 Videos
Modena: https://youtu.be/TMTMB_cCxLY
Ferrara: https://youtu.be/r8feoCom7K8
Florence: https://youtu.be/SAiMZLXP39s
Milan: https://youtu.be/wdHXoZY9SC0
Venice: https://youtu.be/k01grPzXfCU
Dozza: https://youtu.be/Z4bOzICjTpg
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Video 64 | Italy | Day Trips Taken within 2024-2025
⌚What’s in this video:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Modena
2:49 Rimini
4:13 Ferrara
6:14 Florence
7:52 Cantina Lodi Corazza
8:46 Milan and Venice
9:23 Dozza
10:35 Up Next
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Planning a trip to Bologna, Italy? Which day trip would you add to your itinerary?
Sam! Your pronunciation is getting better and better!
May I recommend a visit to Perugia? 230 km away from Bologna. From 11 to 20 July there is Umbria Jazz, a world-famous music festival. During this period, Perugia transforms into a vibrant and magical city. The ancient Etruscan streets and beautiful piazzas come alive with music, joy, and energy. All across the historic center, you’ll find free concerts by incredible artists (Mika, Lionel Richie, Paolo Fresu etc) from around the world, creating an unforgettable atmosphere day and night. I truly hope you’ll consider making the trip.
You're missing Ravenna, just 80 minutes by train. A real gem 💎 😉
Hi Sam! I’m also an expat living in Bologna — fantastic list, I agree with all your picks. But a winery within walking distance from the train station? You’re a lifesaver! What an incredible recommendation, thank you so much!
Piemonte! (Lived there for 4 years)
Alba (home to probably Italy’s best restaurant Piazza Duomo, home of Nutella as well as Alba white truffle fair in autumn)
Barolo/Barbaresco wine region (Piedmont has highest ratio docg/doc wines of all regions in Italy)
Bra (Slow food movement, world’s largest cheese festival i september)
Torino (chocolate capital of Italy, home of the House of Savoy, Italy’s royal family, visit for instance Venaria Reale)
Very nice video!!!!
Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale PDO are two distinct products, both with roots in Emilia-Romagna, but with significant differences in their production method and characteristics. Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale PDO, both from Modena and Reggio Emilia, is the result of a long aging process of cooked grape must, without the addition of wine vinegar or other ingredients, while Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI can include wine vinegar and other ingredients, with a shorter aging period.
Here are the main differences:
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale PDO (Protected Designation of Origin):
Raw materials:
Only cooked grape must, without the addition of wine vinegar or other ingredients.
Production method:
Aging in wooden barrels for at least 12 years (up to 25 years), with a slow and natural process.
Characteristics:
Complex taste, intense and fragrant aroma, deep brown color, dense consistency.
Use:
Typically used raw, on meat, cheese, fruit, desserts and ice cream, to enhance their flavor.
Recognizability:
DOP mark, guarantee of origin and quality.
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI (Protected Geographical Indication):
Raw materials:
Cooked grape must, wine vinegar, and sometimes other ingredients such as caramel.
Production method:
Aging for at least 60 days, but often longer, in wooden barrels.
Characteristics:
Sweet and sour flavor, less intense aroma than DOP, brown color, variable consistency.
Use:
Versatile, suitable both raw and cooked, on first courses, second courses, salads and side dishes.
Recognisability:
IGP mark, guarantee of origin and quality.
In short, the DOP is a niche product, more valuable and expensive, with a longer and more rigorous production process, while the IGP is more widespread, versatile and accessible, while maintaining high quality standards.
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Bologna is such in a strategic location for the exact reason you talked about. You can get around the north within an hour or so.
I’m a car guy so I know that I’ll have to visit Moderna’s motor valley and right now Bologna is on our radar for us to move to. It’s such a great city.