
Battello Bologna
Bologna • Boat
Experience Bologna from a unique perspective along its lesser-known canals, revealing the city's history.


Explore Bologna's ancient canals on traditional flat-bottomed boats, revealing the city's historical ties to its waterways.
The tours provided by Navigazione del Sole are one of the few opportunities to explore Bologna’s ancient and often overlooked canals. As you glide along the waterways, knowledgeable guides share insights into the historical significance of these routes, which once supported the city’s silk industry. The use of traditional flat-bottomed boats offers a comfortable and intimate way to experience these hidden parts of Bologna. It's best to visit in spring or autumn when the weather is mild, making your journey through the canals even more pleasant.
Via Massarenti, 40138 Bologna, Italy
Bookings can be made via the website or by phone
Best visited in spring or autumn for mild weather
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