Parmigiano, Balsamic and Ferrari Flavors of Emilia Romagna

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Emilia-Romagna, where world-class Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional Balsamic Vinegar, and Ferrari’s legendary speed come together for a perfect Italian experience.
Start your day with a guided tour of a family-run bio dairy farm. See how the famous cheese is made, from fresh milk to aged perfection, and enjoy a tasting of different aged cheeses.
Next, visit a family-owned acetaia (vinegar house) in a countryside near Modena. Learn about the time-honored methods of producing traditional balsamic vinegar, aged to perfection. Savor samples of this exquisite "black gold," renowned for its rich flavor and versatility.
Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic Ferrari Museum. Explore the history of this legendary brand, marvel at classic and contemporary models, and immerse yourself in the world of high-performance automobiles.

Pickup is available from hotels in the city center of Bologna or from a meeting point in Bologna.

Options

Pickup Hotels in Bologna

Duration: 6 hours
Pickup Hotels in Bologna city: Pickup from hotels in Bologna city center
Pickup included

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. Please reach the meeting point on your own.

What's included

Guided tours and tastings at both the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm and balsamic vinegar producer.
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
Pickup / drop off from Bologna hotel or meeting point, based on the option selected

Lunch

What to expect

Province of Modena
1h 30m

Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Visit – Start your day with a guided tour of a traditional dairy farm. Witness the meticulous process of crafting authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from the milking of cows to the aging of the cheese wheels. Conclude this experience with a tasting session featuring various aged cheeses and fresh ricotta.
Province of Modena
45m

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tasting – Discover the secrets of Modena’s centuries-old balsamic vinegar tradition and sample its rich, aged flavors.
Museo Ferrari
1h · Admission ticket included

Immerse yourself in Ferrari’s history, admire legendary models, and explore the world of Italian luxury and speed. No guided tour is included, you will have the possibility to explore it on your own, skipping the line.

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

The pickup will be from your hotel in Bologna city center or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation.
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. Please check strikes or any changes in train schedules in advance. In case of a strike, cancellations or other changes in trains schedule, you assume full responsibility, the reservation cannot be moved to another day last minute.
Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances, even in case of a strike or if your train is late.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended for this tour.
The remaining time will be used to move between the local producers' locations
All visits and tastings will be conducted by the producers' team and might involve other guests, no private guide will be with you during the day
Pickup from a meeting point will be from P.za XX Settembre, the square in front of NH De La Gare hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna central train station. The van leaves at 08:55 am, and will not wait for late comers. If you arrive late to the meeting point because of train or other transportation delays, we won’t be able to accommodate you, to send a refund or to reschedule the tour to another day. We kindly suggest planning extra time for your journey to avoid any issues.
No lunch or extra time for it is included in the tour

Cancellation policy

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