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Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum
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What's Included
Included
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van (max 8 pax, could be shared)
- Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected
- Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour)
- Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Private English-speaking guide, the driver is not a guide, the visits will be held by guides on site
Important Information
- 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
- The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits' locations
- 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. Driver is not a guide
- 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.
- Pickup from a meeting point will be from P.za XX Settembre, the square in front of NH De La Gare hotel, 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.
Itinerary
Pickup from your location in Bologna city center or from a meeting point in Bologna city center, P.za XX Settembre, the square in front of NH De La Gare hotel, 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.
Duration: 60 minutes
DAIRY FARM / First stop is a dairy farm, where Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is being produced. You will see all the stages of the production process of this certified bio farm, see the animals, and will have a guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, as well as freshly made ricotta.
Duration: 90 minutes
BALSAMIC VINEGAR / Afterward, we will proceed with a guided visit to a traditional producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. You will learn everything about how this "black gold" is produced, see the barrels, and sample different ages of vinegar during a guided tasting.
Duration: 60 minutes
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
Duration: 60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 6 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van (max 8 pax, could be shared)
- Guided tour of a dairy farm followed by guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pickup from indicated meeting point in Bologna or from Bologna hotels, based on option selected
- Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit (no guided tour)
- Guided tour of Balsamic Vinegar producer followed by guided tasting of different ages of Vinegar
The starting point is: When select an option "Pick up from a Meeting Point", pickup will be from NH De La Gare hotel, Piazza XX Settembre at 08:50am. No pickup from hotel.... We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.