Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum
Overview
You will start your day by visiting 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. The tour is followed by a guided tasting. Our second stop is a small farm where the family produces Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena for generations. They will show the production process and explain all the peculiarities of the Balsamic Vinegar, and why it is so highly appreciated even in haute cuisine. Taste different ages of locally produced balsamic vinegar at the end. 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. At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to Bologna.
What's Included
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van (max 8 pax, could be shared)
- Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected
- Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar
- Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour)
- Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Private English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site
Meeting and Pickup
Piazza XX Settembre
2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Bologna
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Castelfranco Emilia
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Modena
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Museo Ferrari
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits' locations
- 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. Driver is not a guide
- 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.
- 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
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5519828P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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).
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van (max 8 pax, could be shared).
- Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected.
- Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour).
- Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Private English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van (max 8 pax, could be shared)
- Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected
- Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar
- Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour)
- Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Private English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits' locations
- 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. Driver is not a guide
- 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.
- 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
- Operated by a business
