Parmesan, Wine & Balsamic Full Day Tour with Lunch
A full-day journey into the culinary heart of Emilia Romagna — cheese, vinegar, and wine in one extraordinary itinerary.
This Emilia Romagna food tour takes you inside the workshops and cellars where three of Italy's most celebrated ingredients are still made by hand, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at authentic regional food culture.
Emilia Romagna is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of Italy, home to protected-origin products that have defined European food traditions for centuries. This tour connects you directly with the producers who carry those traditions forward, in facilities that have operated for generations.
The day is structured around three distinct visits, each focused on a single product with its own history, production method, and sensory profile. Every stop concludes with a guided tasting, so knowledge and pleasure develop together throughout the day.
A 3-course lunch at the winery brings the experience to a natural close, giving you time to reflect on the morning's discoveries over a proper table in the Emilian countryside.
Tour Highlights
Guided visit inside a working Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory, from curdling to aging.
Exclusive tour of a traditional Acetaia to discover the long maturation of balsamic vinegar.
Wine tasting at a local winery with a focus on Emilian varietals and production philosophy.
Tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano at different stages of aging, revealing evolving flavor profiles.
3-course lunch on-site at the winery, paired with locally produced wines.
Pickup included from Bologna city center, Bologna central train station, or Modena city center.
All three products carry protected designation of origin status, ensuring authentic regional quality.
Itinerary
Your guide collects you from Bologna city center, Bologna central train station, or Modena city center. Please select the correct pickup option at the time of booking.
Step inside an active dairy and follow the full production cycle of Parmigiano Reggiano — from the morning's fresh milk through curdling, molding, salting, and into the vast aging rooms where wheels are stacked for months or years. A tasting closes the visit.
Visit a family-run Acetaia to observe the battery of progressively smaller barrels in which traditional balsamic vinegar ages over many years. Your guide explains the seasonal evaporation, blending, and grading process before a tasting of the finished product.
The day concludes at a regional winery where you tour the production area and taste a selection of local wines. A 3-course lunch prepared on-site accompanies the tasting, rounding out a full afternoon in the Emilian countryside.
What Is Included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from Bologna city center, Bologna train station, or Modena city center
- Guided tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory
- Parmigiano Reggiano tasting
- Guided tour of a traditional Acetaia
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena tasting
- Guided tour of a local winery
- Wine tasting at the winery
- 3-course lunch at the winery
- Professional guide throughout the day
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide or hosts
- Additional food or beverage purchases beyond those listed
- Hotel pickup outside the designated pickup points
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot
Places on this tour are limited. Secure your seat and spend a full day discovering the three iconic flavors of Emilia Romagna alongside expert local producers.
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