Bologna Food Tour: Taste Local Specialties, Pasta, Wine & Gelato
4,9 (1161)3hBologna, Italy
From€84
Food & wine
Emilia Romagna Food and Ferrari Museum Full Day Tour
Bologna, Italy
8hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Participants will spend a full day exploring Emilia-Romagna, focusing on local food and the Ferrari Museum. The itinerary includes visits to working dairies, acetaie, and wineries where guests can taste Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and Lambrusco, guided by the producers themselves. The tour features skip-the-line entry to the Ferrari Museum, connecting the region's culinary and automotive heritage. The group size is limited to a maximum of 8 guests, and a countryside lunch at a producer's estate is included. Pickup options are available, providing convenience for travelers.
Itinerary
1
Province of Modena
Parmigiano Reggiano dairy visit & tasting / Start the day with a guided visit to a traditional cheese factory. Learn how authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is made and aged, then taste different maturations.
2
Province of Modena
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena acetaia / Explore a historic acetaia and learn why this product is known as Modena’s “black gold.” End the visit with a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
3
Castelvetro di Modena
Lambrusco winery visit / Visit a local Lambrusco producer in the Modena area (Nonantola or Castelvetro, depending on availability). Discover the production of this iconic sparkling wine and enjoy a guided tasting.
4
Castelvetro di Modena
Lunch at a countryside agriturismo / Relax over a traditional lunch at a scenic estate in the Modena hills, hosted by a wine or balsamic vinegar producer and paired with local wines.
5
Museo Ferrari
Conclude the day at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, home to legendary cars, trophies, and exhibitions that tell the story of the world’s most famous supercar brand.
What's included / not included
Guided visits and tastings at Parmigiano Reggiano dairyPickup and drop off from Bologna hotel or meeting point, based on the option selectedSemi-private tour with max 8 participants with transportation includedSkip-the-line entrance ticket to the Ferrari Museum in MaranelloGuided visits and tastings at a family-run wineryLunch at the premises of wine or balsamic producers with local winesGuided visits and tastings at Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena producer
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 let us know any food allergies or intolerances in advance
Good to know
- 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 the visits and tastings will be led by the local producers' staff, no private guide is included
- Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, located in Piazza XX Settembre, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna Centrale 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.
