Parmesan Balsamic Day Tour with Cooking class at local's home

Explore Parmesan cheese & Balsamic farms with guided tours & tastings in the countryside. Then, learn more about Bologna life and culture during a cooking class at a local's house.

This full day tour will help you to dive into the culture and cuisine of Bologna and Emilia-Romagna. After pickup from Bologna and a 1-hour drive, you will dive deep into the world of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Guided by the producer's staff themselves, you'll witness the magic from cow to wheel. During the tasting, you will try different ages of locally produced Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Our next stop is a family farm producing Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. You'll have a guided tour to explore all the secrets of this world-famous "black gold". Afterward, treat yourself to a food tasting, where you'll explore the perfect pairings of balsamic vinegar with local delicacies. After this, we will return to Bologna and head to a local's home, located not far from the ancient city walls. You will learn some typical Bolognese recipes passed down through generations during a 3-hours cooking class. At the end of the course, you will enjoy the prepared dishes with a good local wine.

What's included?

Food & drinks
Entry or admission fee

Transportation during the tour with pickup / drop off in Bologna (could be shared)
Guided visit to dairy farm followed by tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Guided visit to family-run balsamic vinegar factory & tasting of different ages of Balsamic Vinegar
3-hours cooking class of typical Bolognese recipes at a local's house near Bologna city center
Lunch after the cooking class
Brunch after balsamic vinegar tasting to explore gastronomic pairings with various local food

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
Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance
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. If you arrive by train, please note that 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 07:30 am to be on time for your pickup at 07:50 am (tour starts at 08:00 am). Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances.