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Taste Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lunch

Bologna, Italyby GTE Service

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Join exclusive half day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Marmalade, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit. Then, dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and different typical local products. Light lunch means that there is no main course, but tasting of local food. Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!

What's included

  • Light lunch - food tasting (no main course) aimed at exploring Balsamic + food gastronomic pairing
  • Guided visit of a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, followed by cheese tasting
  • Pick up from city center of Bologna
  • Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
  • Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Bologna

      1 hour

      Pickup from Bologna city center and transportation to the first stop, a dairy farm

    2. 2

      Province of Modena

      1.5 hours

      Take a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Marmalade, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit.

    3. 3

      Province of Modena

      1.5 hours

      Dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and different typical local products. Light lunch means that there is no main course, but tasting of local food.

    4. 4

      Bologna

      1 hour

      Drop off in 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.

    Driver will pick you up at the address you specify in the city center of Bologna, or at the closest available point if there is no possibility to reach the place you stay in by car, when the option with the pickup from hotel is selected. All the details will be communicated to you after the tour confirmation. Please be sure to indicate the full address and a contact cell with any messenger. If you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your tickets, so we could advise on best arrival time

    End point

    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
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • All the visits and tastings will be held by the local producers' staff, no private guide is included
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    • 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.
    • The tour is a small-group tour with maximum 8 participants
    • Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance

    Cancellation policy

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

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