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Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

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Bologna, Italy
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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

Ever dreamt of spending a full day in the Food Valley of Italy with a top-notch guide and the most famous gourmet products of the world all around you? Well, here you can!

What's Included

  • Professional driver (if car and driver option selected)
  • Parmigiano, Parma ham & Balsamic Vinegar tastings
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if car and driver option selected)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation service if Own car option is selected
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “Pick-up from Milan at 07.00 am”, “Pick-up from Parma at 08.30 am” and “Pick-up from Bologna at 7.30am”.

Pickup details

The driver will pick the clients up at their hotel ONLY if transportation service is selected: - at 07:00 am from Milan - at 07.30 am from Bologna - at 08.30 am from Parma Otherwise in selfdrive mode the guide will meet you at the starting point Viale delle Esposizioni, 3, Parma at 08:30 am OR directly at the dairy. PLEASE CHECK THE COMMUNICATION WITH THE SUPPLIER TO HAVE THE DETAILED PROGRAM AND THE RIGHT MEETING POINT.

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Meeting point

For the option “By Own Car”.

Viale delle Esposizioni
3/A, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

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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Consorzio Produttori Latte CPL Parma Soc. Coop. R.L. - Produzione e Negozio/Spaccio Via Puppiola

Meet our guide in Parma and head on to visit an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.
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Salumificio Conti

Guided visit with final tasting at one of the local family-run ham factories producing the mythical Prosciutto di Parma PDO: you will get to know why the best ham can only be made in the hills of Parma, where the marino wind blows from the Ligurian Sea through the river valley.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Mulino di Casa Sforza

Full lunch based on the typical products of the area: Prosciutto as well as other kind of local cold cuts, a typical stuffed pasta dish (tortelli di Parma), homemade cakes. All paired up with local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia!
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Tenuta Medici Ermete

Guided visit & tasting at a family-run production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO (visit performed by the producer)
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • For the self-drive option, please meet your guide in Parma (address provided in your booking confirmation). The guide may come in your car, or will be driving her/his own car and you would follow in your car.
  • Please note that the locations mentioned in the program might change for availability reasons with similar ones.
  • Please pay attention to the program that the tour provider will send you before the departure date through the [BRAND] message center

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day?

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 (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-6739BLQFOOD

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Professional driver (if car and driver option selected)
  • Parmigiano, Parma ham & Balsamic Vinegar tastings
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if car and driver option selected)
  • Transport by air-conditioned driver (if car and driver option selected)
  • Lunch with wine
  • Expert guide until lunch included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation service if Own car option is selected

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • For the self-drive option, please meet your guide in Parma (address provided in your booking confirmation). The guide may come in your car, or will be driving her/his own car and you would follow in your car.
  • Please note that the locations mentioned in the program might change for availability reasons with similar ones.
  • Please pay attention to the program that the tour provider will send you before the departure date through the Viator message center
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Live production: being artisanal and not industrial products, the working cycle is not repeated every day at the same time, so it is not guaranteed to see craftsmen at work at each site (for example: Wine and Vinegar making, Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello).

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