Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum
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, 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
- Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm
- Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
- Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
- Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel in the city center or train station
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
- Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour
- Lunch
- Any personal expenses or tips
- English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
Bologna
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Castelfranco Emilia
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castelvetro di Modena
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museo Ferrari
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Bologna
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm.
- Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar.
- Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared).
- Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel in the city center or train station.
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm.
- Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO.
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour.
- Lunch.
- Any personal expenses or tips.
- English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum is as follows:
- 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
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm
- Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
- Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
- Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel in the city center or train station
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
- Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour
- Lunch
- Any personal expenses or tips
- English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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