Taste Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lunch

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join exclusive half 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 and Marmalade, 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, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and different typical local products. Light lunch means that there is no main course, but tasting of local food.
Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!

Options

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

Pickup Meeting point Bologna

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 is from Piazza XX Settembre, in front of NH De La Gare Hotel, Bologna. Please reach the meeting point on your own.

What's included

Light lunch - food tasting (no main course) aimed at exploring Balsamic + food gastronomic pairing
Guided visit of a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, followed by cheese tasting
Pick up from city center of Bologna
Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO

What to expect

Bologna
1h

Pickup from Bologna city center and transportation to the first stop, a dairy farm
Province of Modena
1h 30m

Take 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 and Marmalade, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit.
Province of Modena
1h 30m

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, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and different typical local products. Light lunch means that there is no main course, but tasting of local food.
Bologna
1h

Drop 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

Driver will pick you up at the address you specify in the city center of Bologna, or at the closest available point if there is no possibility to reach the place you stay in by car, when the option with the pickup from hotel is selected. 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. If you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your tickets, so we could advise on best arrival time

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All the visits and tastings will be held by the local producers' staff, no private guide is included
The visits will be held in the countryside farms, make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. Inside the cellar / storage / etc the temperature could be low even during summer period.
The tour is a small-group tour with maximum 8 participants
Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance

Cancellation policy

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

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