Taste Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lunch
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
- 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
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, followed by cheese tasting
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Pickup from Bologna Hotels”.
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
For the option “Pickup Meeting point Bologna”.
Piazza XX Settembre
2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Province of Modena
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Province of Modena
1 hour 30 minutes 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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 tour is a small-group tour with maximum 8 participants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving 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 (CET).
- Light lunch - food tasting (no main course) aimed at exploring Balsamic + food gastronomic pairing.
- 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.
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, followed by cheese tasting.
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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Light lunch - food tasting (no main course) aimed at exploring Balsamic + food gastronomic pairing
- 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
- Guided visit of a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, followed by cheese tasting
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 tour is a small-group tour with maximum 8 participants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
