Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer
Description
During this full-day experience, you will be able to become familiar with some well-known Italian brands and delicacies born in Emilia-Romagna. We will pick you up with a minivan directly at your place in Bologna, Modena or Florence (please choose a correct tour option) in the morning and let your perfect day begin. We will visit local producers to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Lambrusco sparkling wine. After all the tours, you’ll taste the products to discover their typical flavors. Your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari. And, of course, without having lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area. At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to your place. When select SELF DRIVE OPTION, you have to travel with your OWN car. NO TRANSFER is included
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up from your place in Bologna, Modena, or Florence based on the option selected. Please note, that pickup time will depend on the meeting point.
DAIRY FARM / We will start our tour with a guided visit at a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. The visit will be held directly by the local producer's staff, so none of your questions will remain non answered. The tour will be followed by the tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese together with freshly made ricotta.
WINERY / After, we will enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy.
BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA / Then we will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour.
LUNCH / We will have lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area, accompanied by water and local wine.
On the way back home, we proceed with a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello with cars, images and trophies that have marked the history of the brand, and you will be able to experience the places where the most beautiful cars in the world are designed.
We will drive back to your place, where the experience ends.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is available from all hotels in Bologna, Modena, or Florence when an option with pick up is selected. Please specify your requested pickup point (name and complete address). For other destinations, please ask separately. The exact pickup time will be communicated before the tour in a separate message from the operator. Please leave a cell number with any messenger you actually use. Pickup normally starts between 08:45 am and 08:55 am and depends on the location you are staying in. Please make sure to be on time, we are not able to accommodate any late arrivals. When you are late for the pickup, the tour is not guaranteed, no refunds could be offered in that case. When you see that one of the options is closed, it means that pickup from there is NOT possible. PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE "PICKUP FROM BOLOGNA" IF YOUR HOTEL IS IN MODENA, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK YOU UP FROM YOUR HOTEL. Pickup from Bologna, for example, means that your hotel /bnb / etc is in Bologna. When select SELF DRIVE OPTION, you have to travel with your OWN car. NO TRANSFER is included. You'll have to reach all the places on your own. When select an option "PICKUP FROM A MEETING POINT IN BOLOGNA", you'll need to reach the meeting point, P.zza XX Settembre in front of NH De La Gare Hotel's main entrance, Bologna on your own, NO PICKUP FROM YOUR HOTEL is included. The van leaves at 08:55 am and will not wait for the late comers.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order of the visits may change
- All the visits and tastings will be held by the local producers' staff, no private guide is included
- 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 exact pickup time will be communicated by the operator in a separate message, please make sure to leave a cell number with any messenger
- When you select option "NO TRANSFER-Full day own car", it means that no pickup or transfer between the locations are included. You will need a car to take the tour with this option.
- Pickup from a meeting point will be from P.za XX Settembre, the square in front of NH De La Gare hotel's main entrance, 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
Reviews(59)
It was a very personal and informative tour. The cheese factory and tasting as well as the family owned balsamic vinegar asceta were amazing. The lunch we had at the agriturismo was wonderful. I would recommend this trip!
Excellent tour of the region. All 4 experiences were nicely done. Experience was Informative and immersive.
The trip was well organized, the driver was professional, van was comfortable, and the tours were all amazing. Impossible to be hungry after this tour. The Lambrusco tour was great, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Cheese and Parmesan farm were incredible, and eating lunch in the vinegar producers home was a surreal homey experience.
We had our own transportation. It was an amazing tour , each leg of the experience was outstanding! Stefania did an incredible job at the parmigiana farm . Chiara was such a great , knowledgeable hostess at Giacobazzi winery . Next , the visit at the balsamic vinegar place along with the tasting and the lunch was unbelievable! All deserves five stars . Lastly , the Ferrari Museum in Marranelo was the icing on the cake . Loved the entire day !
Very nice tour with excellent guides. There was more than enough time at all four stops. Learned a lot at each stop.
One of the best day trips I've ever taken. We visited a cheese farm, a traditional balsamic producer, had a fantastic agriturismo lunch, and finished at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello — a genuinely perfect mix of food, culture, and excitement. Everything was well organized, the guides were knowledgeable and passionate, and the food and tastings alone were worth the price. The Ferrari Museum was the cherry on top. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the region. You won't be disappointed!
Good event with very good tour guides, but at over €800, it is way too expensive!!!! The balsamic and Lambrusco tasting was excellent
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the balsamic and Lambrusco experiences and appreciated the quality of the local guides. Regarding pricing, all tour prices and inclusions are clearly displayed before booking so guests can choose the option that best fits their expectations and budget. We offer alternatives such as pickup from a meeting point in Bologna city center or self-drive experiences for travelers looking for a lower-cost option. We appreciate you joining us and sharing your thoughts.
The best tour of the week for a returning Italian vacationer. We missed Bologna the first time around, what a shame.The best food of the week!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear Bologna became such a highlight of your return trip to Italy. And “best food of the week” is definitely one of the nicest compliments Emilia-Romagna can receive 😊 We hope to welcome you back again soon!
We booked this tour expecting a premium experience given the very high price point — about $450 USD per person — but unfortunately it did not feel worth the cost. The day also started off poorly because the pickup situation was a complete mess. Our tour was confirmed, and we waited at the original designated pickup location, only to later realize there had been a new message with an updated meeting point. The updated location was difficult to find, which created unnecessary stress and confusion at the start of the day. The Parmesan cheese portion was by far the most interesting and informative part of the tour. We learned a lot about the production process, and it was the one stop that felt detailed and authentic. That said, we were disappointed to see that the cows appeared to spend their entire lives indoors without access to pasture or grass, which left us feeling sad. The balsamic vinegar stop was enjoyable but felt shorter and less in-depth than we expected. We would have liked more explanation and interaction during that portion of the tour. Lunch there was also hit-or-miss — one of us enjoyed it, while the other thought it was just okay. The wine tasting and museum felt mostly like filler. The museum at the winery was not especially memorable, and the tasting itself did not add much value to the overall experience. We got to see the vintner’s museum collection of old stuff but nothing about the actual process of making wine. The Ferrari museum is exactly what it sounds like: a large collection of Ferrari cars and memorabilia. If you are a major car enthusiast, you will probably enjoy it much more than we did. For those who are not particularly interested in cars, it can feel repetitive and not especially engaging. Our driver, Alberto, was polite enough, but there was very little interaction throughout the day. He mainly transported us silently from one location to another and did not provide much commentary, energy, or personality, which made the experience feel less engaging than we expected for a guided tour at this price point. Overall, while there were a few highlights, the experience did not justify the extremely high price tag for us.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience did not fully match your expectations. Regarding the pickup, the meeting point remained the same as originally confirmed at booking, piazza XX Settembre in front of NH De La Gare hotel's main entrance, and the day before the tour we also sent detailed instructions together with a map link to help guests locate it easily. We normally do not experience issues with guests finding the meeting point. We’re glad you enjoyed the Parmigiano visit. The dairy follows strict regional regulations and certified production standards regarding animal care and production methods, and the cows are very well cared for in a safe and controlled environment. As noted in the tour description, drivers in Italy are not licensed guides. Alberto did make efforts to interact during the day, but as there was limited engagement from your side, he focused primarily on ensuring a safe and smooth journey between locations. We also understand that experiences can be very subjective—some guests especially enjoy the Ferrari and winery portions, while others connect more with the food experiences. With a full-day small-group tour covering multiple premium experiences, it is natural that different travelers will have different highlights throughout the day. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
An absolutely wonderful tour of the cheese making facilities and the beautiful white cows that produce the milk for the cheese. Followed by an extensive tasting of the actual cheeses across several ages. Our guide was delightful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you had such a positive experience and that the day met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon!
