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Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum

5(5 reviews)Bologna, Italy
6hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This tour includes a visit to a dairy farm where you will learn about the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, followed by a guided tasting. You will then proceed to a small family-run farm that produces Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, where you will see the production process and taste various ages of the vinegar. The tour also features a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, allowing for a free exploration of the museum's exhibits on the renowned supercar brand. The experience concludes with a return drive to Bologna. The tour is suitable for those interested in food production and automotive history. It is not recommended for individuals who may have difficulty with travel or mobility during the day.

Itinerary

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.

2

Castelfranco Emilia

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.

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.

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.

5

Bologna

The driver will take you to Bologna.

What's included / not 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 ReggianoPickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selectedSkip-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
LunchGratuitiesPrivate English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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.

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