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Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

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Bologna, Italy

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6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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, or a meeting point in the city center (please select a correct option), 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 a tasting of various ages of locally made balsamic vinegar.
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

  • Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm
  • Transportation for the duration of the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle (max 8 participants)
  • Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
  • Lunch
  • Any personal expenses or tips
  • English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide
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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. If you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your train, as we could advise on the best suitable arrival time. 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 08:30 am for the pickup at 08:50 am. Please check strikes or any changes in train schedules in advance. In case of a strike, cancellations or other changes in trains schedule, you assume full responsibility, the reservation cannot be moved to another day last minute. Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances, even in case of a strike or if your train is late.

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Piazza XX Settembre
2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

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Bologna

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, or from Bologna train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in Bologna city center. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation. Bologna has a good connection with Florence, Padua, Verona, but we highly recommend contacting us before booking your train tickets, since we can advise on the most appropriate train to take. 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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Castelfranco Emilia

DAIRY FARM / After leaving Bologna and an approximately 1-hour drive, we will visit 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, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Jam, a glass of local wine and water.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castelvetro di Modena

BALSAMIC VINEGAR / Our second stop is a farm where the family produces Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena for generations. They will show the production process to you and explain all the peculiarities of the Balsamic Vinegar and why it is so highly appreciated even in haute cuisine. After the visit, you will be able to taste various ages of locally made balsamic vinegar.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Ferrari

Being in the area, your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum in Maranello, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari, and to learn something new about its history during your free visit to the museum.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bologna

At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to Bologna.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm
  • Transportation for the duration of the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle (max 8 participants)
  • Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or a meeting point in the city center
  • Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
  • Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour
  • Lunch
  • Any personal expenses or tips
  • English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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