From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join our exclusive day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit.

Then, dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, a food tasting, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and various typical products.

Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!

Options

Pickup from Meeting Point

No Pickup from hotel: Please reach the meeting point in Bologna on your own, no pickup from your hotel is included in this option.
Pickup from a Meeting point : Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, Piazza XX Settembre. Please reach the meeting point on your own

Pickup from Bologna Hotels

Pickup from Hotels in Bologna: Pickup from your location in Bologna city center, or the nearest accessible point if unreachable by vehicle.
Pickup included

What's included

Light lunch, food tasting, to explore gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar & local products
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided visit & tasting at a production of Parmesan Cheese
Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
Pickup and drop off from Bologna and transportation for the duration of the tour (could be shared)

What to expect

Bologna
1h

Pickup from your place in Bologna, after a 1-hour drive, we will start our first visit, a dairy farm
Province of Modena
1h 30m

DAIRY FARM / We will start our tour with a guided visit at a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced.
Province of Modena
45m

ACETAIA - BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA / Then we will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour. You will be able to ask questions about the production process directly to the family.
Province of Modena
45m

LIGHT LUNCH / We will have a light lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area, at the premises of the balsamic vinegar producer.
Bologna
50m

After the tour, our driver will drop you off in Bologna.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, located in Piazza XX Settembre, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna Centrale train station. No pickup from hotel is included in the option. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own.

End point

Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, located in Piazza XX Settembre, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna Centrale train station. No pickup from hotel is included in the option. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from the city center of Bologna, when the option with pickup from hotel is selected. Driver will pick you up at the address you specify or at the closest available point if there is no possibility to reach the place you stay in, by car. All the details will be communicated to you after the tour confirmation. Please be sure to indicate the full address and a contact cell with any messenger.
Please note that if you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your train, as we could advise on the best suitable arrival time. It could take 15 to 20 minutes to exit the underground train station where most of the high speed trains arrive.
It means that you should arrive in Bologna no later than 08:30 am for the pickup at 08:50 am.
We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining time will need for the transportation
The order of the visits and inclusions for light lunch could change
Light lunch is served at the premises of the balsamic vinegar producer
Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance in advance

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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