Bologna Day Trip from Milan — Food Capital of Italy
Milan, Italy
About This Activity
Reach Bologna in under an hour by high-speed train from Milano Centrale. Start at Piazza Maggiore, then climb the 498 steps of the Asinelli Tower for panoramic rooftop views of the city's famous terracotta rooflines. Walk the medieval covered porticos (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021) to reach independent delis for mortadella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a glass of Lambrusco. Budget €20-30 for food stops; the portico walk is free.
Seasonal note: Avoidable in August when many local eateries close
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 8 of our curated itineraries.
Best 10 Days in Italy — Food & Wine
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany
Best 14 Days in Italy — Food & Wine
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Food & Wine
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Based in Milan
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 28 Days in Italy — Food & Wine
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 28 Days in Italy — History
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
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