Bologna: Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine, Lunch +Transfer
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join our exclusive day tour and immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Emilia-Romagna, Italy’s gourmet heartland. Your experience begins at a traditional dairy, where you’ll witness the full process of making Parmigiano Reggiano cheese — from curdling to aging inside vast “cheese cathedrals.” Enjoy a generous tasting of different ages of Parmigiano with ricotta, caciotta, balsamic vinegar, and a glass of local wine. Next, visit a family-run winery to learn about the region’s signature sparkling red — Lambrusco. Toast to tradition with a guided tasting among the vineyards. Finally, explore an Acetaia (balsamic house) to discover how Modena’s “black gold” matures over decades in wooden barrels. The day concludes with a relaxing 3-course lunch (starter, pasta, dessert) at a winery or balsamic producer before returning to Bologna. A perfect blend of flavors, culture, and countryside charm — ideal for food and wine lovers.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided visit & tasting at a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer (PDO)
- Pickup and drop-off from Bologna city center or meeting point
- 3-course lunch (starter, first course, dessert)
- Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
- Guided visit & tasting of Lambrusco wines at a local winery
- Transportation for the duration of the tour (semi-private group, max 8 participants)
What's not
- Tips and personal expenses
Itinerary
Pick up from your place in Bologna and transfer to the first stop, a dairy farm.
Your first experience takes you to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you’ll follow the fascinating production process from fresh milk to the impressive aging rooms filled with hundreds of cheese wheels. At the end of the visit, enjoy a guided tasting of different maturations of Parmigiano Reggiano, along with ricotta, caciotta, balsamic vinegar, homemade marmalade, and a glass of local wine.
Visit a traditional Acetaia, where the famous Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is lovingly aged in wooden barrels for years. Discover the secrets of this “black gold” and taste the deep, rich flavors that result from its long maturation process.
Unveil the secrets of Lambrusco, the sparkling jewel of northern Italy, on an exclusive guided tour at a local winery. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that define Emilia Romagna as a paradise for food and wine enthusiasts. Raise your glass to an unforgettable experience, where every sip tells a story and every moment is a celebration of the region's finest. Enjoy a 3-course lunch, composed of a starter, first course and dessert, accompanied by local wine and water.
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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. No pickup from hotel is included in the option. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- GTE Service
- 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
- Order of the visits could change
How it compares in Bologna
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 67 day trips we list in Bologna.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bologna
Bologna, capital of Emilia-Romagna, is a red-roofed university city of arcaded streets, leaning towers and some of Italy's richest food.
Bologna has a university founded in 1088, one of the oldest in Europe, and students fill the medieval centre. Miles of porticoes shelter the streets, and Piazza Maggiore is the main square, with the Basilica of San Petronio and the Fountain of Neptune. Two leaning brick towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, rise from the old crossroads, and the Asinelli can be climbed.
Top-ranked sights in Bologna: San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio), Bologna Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers (Due Torri).
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