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Emilia-Romagna Tour: Cheese, Vinegar, and Ferrari
4.9
27 Ratings
Bologna
Discover Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, and Ferrari Museum in one day! Taste, explore, and immerse yourself in Emilia-Romagna’s culinary and automotive heritage.
Discover Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, and Ferrari Museum in one day! Taste, explore, and immerse yourself in Emilia-Romagna’s culinary and automotive heritage.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bologna - Pickup will be arranged from your hotel in Bologna or the nearest accessible point if direct access is not possible, or from Bologna train station if arriving by train, or a designated meeting point in Bologna city center. The exact pickup time will be provided after tour confirmation. Bologna is well-connected with Florence, Padua, and…
- Bologna - Pickup will be arranged from your hotel in Bologna or the nearest accessible point if direct access is not possible, or from Bologna train station if arriving by train, or a designated meeting point in Bologna city center. The exact pickup time will be provided after tour confirmation. Bologna is well-connected with Florence, Padua, and Verona, but it is recommended to contact us before booking train tickets for advice on the best options. Please ensure punctuality for your scheduled pickup, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated and refunds will not be issued.
- Castelfranco Emilia - DAIRY FARM / After departing Bologna, and following an approximately 1-hour drive, a visit to a dairy farm will offer insights into the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to cheese wheels. The tour will be conducted by the producer’s staff, ensuring all questions are answered. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting of various ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, Jam, a glass of local wine, and water.
- Castelvetro di Modena - BALSAMIC VINEGAR / The second stop is a family-run farm that has been producing Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena for generations. The family will demonstrate the production process and explain the unique qualities of Balsamic Vinegar, highlighting its esteemed status in haute cuisine. After the visit, there will be a tasting of different ages of locally produced balsamic vinegar.
- Museo Ferrari - While in the area, a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello is essential to experience the iconic supercar brand, Ferrari, and to learn about its history during a self-guided tour of the museum.
- Bologna - At the conclusion of the day, the driver will return you to Bologna.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello
- Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano and Ricotta cheese
- Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or train station
- Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
- Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano…
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello
- Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano and Ricotta cheese
- Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or train station
- Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
- Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
- Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Any personal expenses or tips
- English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide
- Lunch
- Any personal expenses or tips
- English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting one-day adventure in Emilia-Romagna! Begin with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center, the central train station if arriving by train, or a designated meeting point in the city center (please choose the appropriate option). Your journey starts at a dairy farm where you’ll gain fascinating insights into the…
Embark on an exciting one-day adventure in Emilia-Romagna! Begin with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center, the central train station if arriving by train, or a designated meeting point in the city center (please choose the appropriate option). Your journey starts at a dairy farm where you’ll gain fascinating insights into the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from the cows to the cheese wheels. The tour is conducted by the producer’s knowledgeable staff, ensuring all your questions are answered. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting session featuring various ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano.
Next, visit a charming family-run farm to uncover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, complete with a tasting of different ages of locally crafted balsamic vinegar.
Afterward, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you can explore the rich history of this iconic supercar brand.
The day wraps up with a return journey to Bologna.
- The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits’ locations
- 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.
- 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
- If you arrive by train, please be sure that your train arrives not later than 08:30 am, as it could take up to 15-20 minutes to find the correct exit from the undeground train station where most of high speed trains arrive. Pickup time from the train station is not later than 08:50 am.
- No lunch or extra time for it is included in the tour
- 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.
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
Location
Piazza XX Settembre
Pickup from a meeting point in the city center of Bologna, piazza XX Settembre, near the Bologna central trains station. No pickup from hotel is included in the option. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(27 Ratings)
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Cindy_r
Oct 23, 2025
Awesome tour in Modena - Loved seeing how the cheese from this region is made. The small producers of these family businesses like the Modena balsamic vinegar tour was very interesting. More complicated to produce these items than we knew before. Ferrari museum was cool too!
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Karenbt4815aw
Oct 1, 2025
The day was smoothly paced - The day was smoothly paced — we didn’t feel rushed, even with all the stops. The tastings and behind-the-scenes visits were eye-opening, and our driver Gabriele was friendly and helpful. A great experience overall
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W2876zalindaa
Aug 14, 2025
Well-organized tour - Well-organized tour with a great mix of food and local culture. The Parmesano and balsamico visits were very interesting, with plenty to taste and learn. The Ferrari Museum was a nice change of pace and really worth seeing. Comfortable transport and friendly driver made the day easy and enjoyable
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Albertotc1029pi
Jul 24, 2025
Beautiful day - Well done tour, all carefully organized, great tastings and also free time to visit Ferrari museum, advice
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Nancy_i
Jul 20, 2025
This tour was a highlight... - This tour was a highlight of our time in Emilio-Romano region. Visits to Parmesan cheese and balsamic were impressive, guides very friendly and knowledgeable, tastings good. And, of course, Ferrari Museum is a must
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Voyage03585701332
Jul 17, 2025
Great experience - Great experience guides were warm, kind, and very knowledge about the region and its many wonderful products. Highly recommend!
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Denise_r
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing!!! - Our family all agreed that this was our very favorite experience in Bologna! We took our 3 kids, ages 9, 10, 12… and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. 10 stars!
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Jody_h
Oct 23, 2025
Parmesan, Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum - I like the experience of learning how things are made, but I also grew up in the country. My wife, on the other hand, did not, so the cows and farm were not a big deal, but the Parmesan-making factory was an issue for her. The smell was powerful and unpleasant to her. lol The Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum made it better for her, but she wasn't feeling well from the first part. Just be aware that if you are sensitive to smells, this tour is not for you.
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Laura_m
Oct 7, 2025
Generally good, farm visit disappointing - Communication from the booking personnel was very good.
Pick up and travel were also very good. Although it was a little difficult for passengers from the back seat to hop out, we have travelled in mini vans which are easier to enter and exit.
The visit to the Ferrari museum was also very good as the museum is well set up and is great to visit especially for Ferrari fans.
The visit to the balsamic vinegar venue was excellent, setting was spectacular, welcome very cordial with refreshments and access to toilets offered. The explanation of the vinegar making process was excellent as the guide spoke English clearly and she was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the process. All members of the group thoroughly enjoyed this part of the tour. Products on sale were clearly explained and there is an opportunity to have items sent home.
The farm and parmigiano making part of the tour was the disappointing part of the day. We were not ‘welcomed’, we stood around for a bit not knowing what to do or what was happening, we were given protective caps and jackets, then stood around for a bit more. When the tour did start this was not made clear to us and a few members of the group had to catch up and missed the first bit of information given. As the tour progressed it was difficult to hear the guide as there was still work going on in the different rooms. At least a third of the group missed 50% of the information. It would be worth the farm investing in a guided tour head set system to ensure that all participants hear particularly as the venue is a working farm. The cheese tasting was ok, unfortunately the bread offered was stale and wine warm.
We were not aware that we would not have time for lunch until the final info email. The balsamic vinegar tasting venue would have been great for lunch and participants could have had the opportunity to taste how the vinegar is used. Please consider including this.
I would only recommend this tour if the farm and cheese visit was improved.
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Susanneb790
Sep 28, 2025
Nice stops but a long quiet ride - The individual tours to the cheese farm, balsamic villa and Ferrari were interesting and definitely what we expected. Learned a few new things about Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar. I only gave the tour a 4/5 though because 3 of the 6 hours were spent in the van going from place to place. This by itself wasn’t bad, but I had expected that like all the other tours we had been on that there would be some information given by our driver/guide as we went through the country side of Reggio Emilia and Modena - info about the area or even the places we were visiting. Our driver was courteous and on time, but only a driver. The 3 hours in the car seemed like wasted time- except for making new friends in the van.
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