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 barr...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 barr...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Itinerary
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Bologna
Pick up from your place in Bologna and transfer to the first stop, a dairy farm.
1 hour
2
Province of Modena
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Province of Modena
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.
45 minutes
4
Castelvetro di Modena
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.
