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Bologna Food Valley and Ferrari Experience

Bologna, Italyby GTE Service

7 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 8 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Experience two sides of Emilia-Romagna in one day: its world-famous food traditions and its passion for legendary Italian cars. Travel from Bologna into the countryside to discover how Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena are made. Meet local producers, explore the places where these specialties are created and aged, and enjoy guided tastings that bring centuries of regional tradition to life. Your food experience also includes a light lunch featuring local products, before changing pace and heading to Maranello, the heart of Ferrari country. At the Ferrari Museum, enjoy free time to explore the collection independently, admiring historic models, racing cars, trophies, and the story behind one of Italy's most recognizable automotive brands. With transportation from Bologna and a maximum of 8 travelers, this full-day experience is an easy way to discover the Food Valley and Motor Valley of Emilia-Romagna in a single day.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bologna city center, when the selected option includes hotel pickup
Light lunch / tasting of local specialties at the premises of balsamic vinegar producer
Guided visit to a producer of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO with tasting
Guided visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy followed by tasting
Round-trip transportation from Bologna for the duration of the tour in a small group
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello

Full-course restaurant lunch
Private guide accompanying you throughout the day
Tips and private expenses

Itinerary

1
Bologna
1 hour
Meet your driver in Bologna and leave the city behind as you travel into the countryside of Emilia-Romagna, an area internationally known for both its gastronomic heritage and automotive excellence.
2
Province of Modena
1.5 hours
Visit a working dairy and discover the production process behind one of Italy's most famous cheeses. Follow the different stages of production, from fresh milk to the impressive aging room filled with wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano. The producer's team will explain the traditional techniques and strict rules that make this PDO cheese unique. The visit concludes with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano.
3
Province of Modena
1.5 hours
Continue into the Modena countryside for a visit to a traditional acetaia. Discover how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is produced and why its aging process can take many years. See the wooden barrels where the vinegar slowly develops its characteristic flavors and aromas, followed by a tasting. A light lunch/food tasting featuring local specialties is also included. Please note that this is not a traditional full-course restaurant lunch.
4
Museo Ferrari
1 hour
The final experience of the day takes you from Emilia-Romagna's Food Valley to its Motor Valley. Visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you can explore the exhibitions independently and discover iconic road cars, racing models, trophies, and stories from Ferrari's history. This is a self-guided museum visit; no private guide is included inside the museum.
5
Bologna
1 hour
After your Ferrari Museum visit, meet your driver for the return journey to Bologna.

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.

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. Please note that 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. We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances. When you select option "Pickup from meeting point", pickup will be from piazza XX Settembre in Bologna, no pickup from hotel is included in this option.

End point

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
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

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All visits and tastings will be conducted by the producers' team and might involve other guests; there won't be a private guide accompanying you throughout the day.
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.
Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance in advance

Cancellation policy

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

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