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From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

4.6(11 reviews)Bologna, Italy
5hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This day tour from Bologna involves visiting a cheese factory and a historic 'Acetaia' to learn about the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. You will start with a guided tour at the cheese factory, where you will see the cheese-making process and taste different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta, and Caciotta cheese, along with Balsamic Vinegar, local wine, and water. Afterward, the tour continues to an 'Acetaia' for a tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar. A light lunch featuring local products and food pairings with balsamic vinegar is included. This experience is suitable for those interested in Emilian cuisine. It may not be ideal for individuals with dietary restrictions related to dairy or vinegar.

Itinerary

1

Bologna

Pickup from your place in Bologna, after a 1-hour drive, we will start our first visit, a dairy farm

2

Province of Modena

DAIRY FARM / We will start our tour with a guided visit at a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced.

3

Province of Modena

ACETAIA - BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA / Then we will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour. You will be able to ask questions about the production process directly to the family.

4

Province of Modena

LIGHT LUNCH / We will have a light lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area, at the premises of the balsamic vinegar producer.

5

Bologna

After the tour, our driver will drop you off in Bologna.

What's included / not included

Light lunch, food tasting, to explore gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar & local productsAir conditioned vehicleGuided visit & tasting at a production of Parmesan CheeseGuided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDOPickup and drop off from Bologna and transportation for the duration of the tour (could be shared)

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
  • Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance in advance

Good to know

  • The remaining time will need for the transportation
  • The order of the visits and inclusions for light lunch could change
  • Light lunch is served at the premises of the balsamic vinegar producer

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