Bologna, Italy, is home to the oldest university in the world, earning it the nickname ‘La Dotta’, ‘The Learned One’. Its other nicknames, ‘La Rossa’ (‘The Red One’) and ‘La Grassa’ (‘The Fat One’), refer to the rich red rooftops of the city center, and Bologna’s famous hospitality and gorgeous food. The historical center of Bologna is well preserved, boasting beautiful towers, charming churches, and picturesque porticoes, which, running much of the length of the city, have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bologna is also a UNESCO City of Music, owing to its ‘rich musical tradition that is continuing to evolve as a vibrant factor of contemporary life’. Nestling on the edge of the Po Plain at the base of the awe-inspiring Apennine Mountains, Bologna is a city of breathtaking natural surroundings, encircling a center rich in human history and culture, just waiting to be discovered anew.

A guided bicycle tour of Bologna is undoubtedly the best way to see the magnificent sightseeing spots of this scintillating city. In just a few hours, a dynamic day tour can take you to the finest architecture and most famous landmarks boasted by beautiful Bologna, including Piazza Maggiore, San Domenico, Piazza Santo Stefano, Via Zamboni, Porta Lame, Via del Pratello, Stazione FS, and Bologna’s breathtaking secular gardens. Enjoy an efficient itinerary on the Bologna Highlights Bike Tour, or go green on the Bologna Secret Gardens Bike Tour. For a more romantic ride, lovers can live it up on the Romantic Bologna Tandem Bike Tour.