Bologna: Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine, Lunch +Transfer

Duration7h

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 and immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Emilia-Romagna, Italy’s gourmet heartland.
Your experience begins at a traditional dairy, where you’ll witness the full process of making Parmigiano Reggiano cheese — from curdling to aging inside vast “cheese cathedrals.” Enjoy a generous tasting of different ages of Parmigiano with ricotta, caciotta, balsamic vinegar, and a glass of local wine.

Next, visit a family-run winery to learn about the region’s signature sparkling red — Lambrusco. Toast to tradition with a guided tasting among the vineyards.

Finally, explore an Acetaia (balsamic house) to discover how Modena’s “black gold” matures over decades in wooden barrels. The day concludes with a relaxing 3-course lunch (starter, pasta, dessert) at a winery or balsamic producer before returning to Bologna.

A perfect blend of flavors, culture, and countryside charm — ideal for food and wine lovers.

Options

Pickup from Hotels in Bologna

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 from a 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

What's included

Guided visit & tasting at a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer (PDO)
Pickup and drop-off from Bologna city center or meeting point
3-course lunch (starter, first course, dessert)
Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
Guided visit & tasting of Lambrusco wines at a local winery
Transportation for the duration of the tour (semi-private group, max 8 participants)

Tips and personal expenses

What to expect

Bologna
1h

Pick up from your place in Bologna and transfer to the first stop, a dairy farm.
Province of Modena
1h 30m

Your first experience takes you to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you’ll follow the fascinating production process from fresh milk to the impressive aging rooms filled with hundreds of cheese wheels. At the end of the visit, enjoy a guided tasting of different maturations of Parmigiano Reggiano, along with ricotta, caciotta, balsamic vinegar, homemade marmalade, and a glass of local wine.
Province of Modena
45m

Visit a traditional Acetaia, where the famous Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is lovingly aged in wooden barrels for years. Discover the secrets of this “black gold” and taste the deep, rich flavors that result from its long maturation process.
Castelvetro di Modena
2h

Unveil the secrets of Lambrusco, the sparkling jewel of northern Italy, on an exclusive guided tour at a local winery. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that define Emilia Romagna as a paradise for food and wine enthusiasts.
Raise your glass to an unforgettable experience, where every sip tells a story and every moment is a celebration of the region's finest.
Enjoy a 3-course lunch, composed of a starter, first course and dessert, accompanied by local wine and water.
Bologna
1h

Dropp 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

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.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Order of the visits could change
All the visits are held by the local producers' staff, no private guide will be during the day
No alcohol could be served to minors under 18 y.o
The remaining time will be used for transportation between the locations
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.