Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum
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
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Pickup from Hotels in Bologna”.
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.
For the option “Pickup from Meeting Point”.
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
Castelvetro di Modena
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo Ferrari
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Bologna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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 (CET).
- 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.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum is as follows:
- 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
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- 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
- 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
