Tourist Passes in Bologna

Bologna Welcome Card

The Bologna Welcome Card offers excellent value for tourists planning to visit multiple attractions. Available in three durations: 24 hours (€25), 48 hours (€35), or 72 hours (€45).

Benefits include:

• Free entry to 10+ museums including Pinacoteca Nazionale, MAMbo, Archaeological Museum, and Museum of Medieval History
• Discounts at 20+ additional museums and attractions
• Unlimited public transportation (TPER buses)
• WiFi access at select locations
• Discounts at participating restaurants, shops, and tours
• Guidebook with maps and suggested itineraries

Purchase online at bolognawelcome.com or at tourist information points in Piazza Maggiore and the airport. The card pays for itself if visiting 3+ museums plus using public transport. Digital version available on smartphone for convenience.

Bologna Museum Pass

For museum enthusiasts spending several days, the Bologna Museum Pass provides entry to 8 civic museums for one year at €25, offering unlimited visits to: Archaeological Museum, Medieval Museum, Museum of Palazzo Poggi, Industrial Heritage Museum, Davia Bargellini Museum, European Art Museum, Morandi Museum, and Music Museum.

This pass is ideal for returning visitors or those staying longer who want to explore collections in depth without rushing. It also demonstrates that Bologna rewards slower, more contemplative tourism rather than frantic attraction-hopping.