The best family-friendly activities in Bologna for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Bologna, Italy
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Bologna Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

Embark on an enchanting walking tour of Bologna that unveils its hidden gems and captivating legends while indulging in the city’s iconic flavors. Guided by …More

Embark on an enchanting walking tour of Bologna that unveils its hidden gems and captivating legends while indulging in the city’s iconic flavors. Guided by...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Family-friendly Gelato Making Class in Bologna

Guided by a professional chef, you'll discover the secrets behind real gelato: from selecting quality ingredients to mixing, churning, and freezing. You'll explore seasonal flavors …More

Guided by a professional chef, you'll discover the secrets behind real gelato: from selecting quality ingredients to mixing, churning, and freezing. You'll explore seasonal flavors...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (30)
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$74
Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

Learn to cook a traditional home-cooked meal in a cooking class in Bologna. Prepare your own lunch or dinner of local specialties with the chef. …More

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Learn to cook a traditional home-cooked meal in a cooking class in Bologna. Prepare your own lunch or dinner of local specialties with the chef....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (127)
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$75
Bologna Open Bus & San Luca Express combo with food vouchers

Explore Bologna from a unique perspective with a combo ticket for the Bologna Open Bus and the San Luca Express train. Enjoy a scenic ride …More

Explore Bologna from a unique perspective with a combo ticket for the Bologna Open Bus and the San Luca Express train. Enjoy a scenic ride...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (4)
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$76
Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

Embark on a unique culinary adventure in the Capital Food City. Join fellow participants in mastering the art of crafting Tagliatelle pasta with authentic ragù, …More

Embark on a unique culinary adventure in the Capital Food City. Join fellow participants in mastering the art of crafting Tagliatelle pasta with authentic ragù,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,050)
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$84
Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide

Discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks as you stroll through the winding streets of Bologna's historic center. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories …More

Discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks as you stroll through the winding streets of Bologna's historic center. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (114)
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$84
Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine

Step into a warm, traditional Bolognese home and experience the authentic flavors of Bologna. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to craft three classic …More

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Step into a warm, traditional Bolognese home and experience the authentic flavors of Bologna. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to craft three classic...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (58)
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$86
Cooking Class making ragù, tortelloni and tagliatelle

This experience will make you feeling like taking a time machine and return back of so much time, when the nonna was just waiting for …More

This experience will make you feeling like taking a time machine and return back of so much time, when the nonna was just waiting for...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Bologna Classic Guide Bike Tour

Explore Bologna on two wheels on a two-hour bike tour focused on the history of the city. A local guide will take you on a …More

Explore Bologna on two wheels on a two-hour bike tour focused on the history of the city. A local guide will take you on a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$86
Handmade Pasta making Class with Chef Antonio

I am a professional chef with many years of experience. I have worked even outside Italy. I am great expert of our gastronomy and expert …More

I am a professional chef with many years of experience. I have worked even outside Italy. I am great expert of our gastronomy and expert...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (26)
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$86
Gelato Crawl Tour Bologna: See Italy's Food Capital in a New Way

Think you know gelato? Think again. This Gelato Crawl is more than tasting—it’s about discovering what makes real Italian gelato special. You’ll learn how to …More

Think you know gelato? Think again. This Gelato Crawl is more than tasting—it’s about discovering what makes real Italian gelato special. You’ll learn how to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$86
Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour

Welcome to Bologna, where medieval streets lead to bustling markets, and every meal tells a story. With its rich history and world-famous cuisine, this city …More

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Welcome to Bologna, where medieval streets lead to bustling markets, and every meal tells a story. With its rich history and world-famous cuisine, this city...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (185)
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$90
Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

What makes my business fun is getting hands-on and learning how to work fresh pasta through my grandmother's old teachings. Tiramisu will be the final …More

What makes my business fun is getting hands-on and learning how to work fresh pasta through my grandmother's old teachings. Tiramisu will be the final...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (327)
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$90
Explore Bologna in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Bologna. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique …More

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Bologna. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$90
Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato

Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15 …More

Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of Bolognese life. This experience recreates classic outings with friends and family, offering over 15...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,193)
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$96
Bologna: Pasta, Tiramisu or Lasagna Class with Wine

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand …More

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (188)
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$97
Bologna: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local by Cesarine

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets …More

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Cook Pasta & Tiramisu in a Local Home in Bologna by Cesarine

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste …More

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Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
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$97
Classic Private Walking Tour Bologna

The best of Bologna in a two and a half hour walking tour with a private guide. Admire the city's beautiful arcades, declared a Unesco …More

The best of Bologna in a two and a half hour walking tour with a private guide. Admire the city's beautiful arcades, declared a Unesco...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (35)
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$97
3 Pasta, Ragu',Tiramisu and Unlimited wine tasting

It's a lifetime experience to get in touch with local food and local tradition.. you will be able to learn some secrets and go back …More

It's a lifetime experience to get in touch with local food and local tradition.. you will be able to learn some secrets and go back...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (136)
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$97
Gelato Class in Bologna to Learn Churn and Taste Italian Gelato

Bologna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, is not only famous for pasta and ragù but also for its rich gelato tradition. This immersive masterclass invites …More

Bologna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, is not only famous for pasta and ragù but also for its rich gelato tradition. This immersive masterclass invites...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
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