Tour

Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tasting Tour with Ferrari Museum

6 hours

Easy

Discover Emilia-Romagna's essence in a day: tour Parmigiano Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar producers, indulge in local delights, have food tastings, and visit the Ferrari Museum.
Embark on a one-day Emilia-Romagna adventure! Start with a pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center or central train station, if you arrive by train, then journey to a dairy farm to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to wheels. The visit will be held directly by the producer's staff, so none of your questions will remain unanswered. After the tour, you will have a tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano.
Next, explore a family-run farm delving into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena's secrets, followed by an apéritif, a food tasting aimed at exploring various gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and typical local food (please note that the food tasting buffet could not be considered lunch).
After, you will have a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello to discover the storied supercar brand.
The day concludes with a return trip to Bologna.
What's included?
    Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or train station
    Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
    Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
    Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm
    Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
    Apéritif buffet to explor food pairing of balsamic vinegar w/local food at balsamic vinegar producer
    Entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    Lunch
    Any personal expenses or tips
    Please note
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infant seats available
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
    • 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
    • Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
    • The pickup will be from your hotel in Bologna 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. Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances.
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