Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

4.9(30)6 hFree cancellationBy Aurea Travel

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓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

Not included

✕Lunch
✕Any personal expenses or tips
✕English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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