Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum

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(4 reviews)
Bologna, Italy

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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)
Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected
Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour)
Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar
Lunch
Gratuities
Private English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

When select an option "Pick up from a Meeting Point", pickup will be from NH De La Gare hotel, Piazza XX Settembre at 08:50am. No pickup from hotel is included, you'll need to reach the meeting point on your own. Please be on time, the van leaves at 08:55 am, and will not wait for late comers.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bologna

    Pickup from your location in Bologna city center or from a meeting point in Bologna city center, 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
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    DAIRY FARM / First stop is a dairy farm, where Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is being produced. You will see all the stages of the production process of this certified bio farm, see the animals, and will have a guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, as well as freshly made ricotta.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Modena

    BALSAMIC VINEGAR / Afterward, we will proceed with a guided visit to a traditional producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. You will learn everything about how this "black gold" is produced, see the barrels, and sample different ages of vinegar during a guided tasting.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museo Ferrari

    At the end of the tour, you will have one hour to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello using the skip-the-line tickets we provide.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Bologna

    The driver will take you to Bologna.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits' locations
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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