Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum Discount Tickets

Overview

Embark on a one-day Emilia-Romagna adventure! Start with a pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center or central train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in the city center (please select a correct option), then journey to 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. After the tour, you will have a tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano. Next, explore a family-run farm delving into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena's secrets, followed by a tasting of various ages of locally made balsamic vinegar. After, you will have a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello to discover the storied supercar brand. The day concludes with a return trip to Bologna.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

The pickup will be from your hotel in Bologna city center or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation. If you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your train, as we could advise on the best suitable arrival time. It could take 15 to 20 minutes to exit the underground train station where most of the high speed trains arrive. It means that you should arrive in Bologna no later than 08:30 am for the pickup at 08:50 am. Please check strikes or any changes in train schedules in advance. In case of a strike, cancellations or other changes in trains schedule, you assume full responsibility, the reservation cannot be moved to another day last minute. Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances, even in case of a strike or if your train is late.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour

Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm

Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO

Transportation for the duration of the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle (max 8 participants)

Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar

Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm

Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or a meeting point in the city center

Exclusion

Lunch

Any personal expenses or tips

English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

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 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

If you arrive by train, please be sure that your train arrives not later than 08:30 am, as it could take up to 15-20 minutes to find the correct exit from the undeground train station where most of high speed trains arrive. Pickup time from the train station is not later than 08:50 am.

No lunch or extra time for it is included in the tour

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.

Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.