Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: GTE Service

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation in an air-conditioned van (max 8 pax, could be shared)
Included: Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
Included: Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour)
Included: Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site

Itinerary

Bologna

one hour

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.
Castelfranco Emilia

1 h 30 min

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.
Modena

one hour

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.
Museo Ferrari

one hour Admission included

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.
Bologna

one hour

The driver will take you to Bologna.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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, you'll need to reach the meeting point on your own. Please be on time, the van leaves at 08:55 am.

End 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, you'll need to reach the meeting point on your own. Please be on time, the van leaves at 08:55 am.

Pickup points

Fabula Rooms 3 Suites With Private Bathroom
Il Canale Hotel
Hotel San Felice
Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro
Mercure Bologna Centro
NH Bologna De La Gare
B & B Grimaldi
Zanhotel Regina
Phi Hotel Bologna
I Portici Hotel Bologna
Hotel Roma
Albergo Rossini 1936

and 79 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
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.

Options

Pickup from Meeting Point

Pickup from Meeting point: Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, Piazza XX Settembre. Please reach the meeting point on your own

No Pickup from hotel: Please reach the meeting point in Bologna on your own, no pickup from your hotel is included in this option.
Pickup from Hotels in Bologna

Pickup from hotels in Bologna: Pickup from accommodations in Bologna city center

Pickup included