Bologna Cheese Tours: the 15 Worth Booking

1.Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · from $178Our pick

Take the train from Bologna to Parma, then visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Prosciutto di Parma producer with an English-speaking guide. See cheese cooked and aged, learn how ham is selected and cured, and taste several ages of cheese, sliced ham, local wine, and traditional accompaniments.

“Our instructor was passionate so while he was very informative, he went off tangent about other topics that weren’t related to the tour. It was hard to digest what was part of tour”

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2.Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $458

You travel by private vehicle from Bologna or Modena to the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, and a traditional balsamic producer. Drivers such as Marco, Riccardo, Ricky, and Giuseppe handle the route, while local hosts lead the food visits.

“We met our driver Marco who provided us with water for the 40 minute journey to the cheese factory. We met our tour guide and spent 60 minutes at the cheese factory, which concluded with a tasting. We then travelled 10 minutes to the Lamborghini Museum, skipped the line and enjoyed 45 minutes there. 15 minutes later, we were at the Balsamic Vinegar tasting, which also included lunch. 2 hours there, then 30 minutes to the Ferrari Museum. An hour and a half there, then drove 45 minutes back to the meeting point. Positives: our driver, and both guides at the cheese factory and the balsamic vinegar vineyard were passionate,…”

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3.Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Join Claudio Bonoretti for a six-hour food tour from Bologna into Emilia-Romagna. Visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, meet cows and calves, taste cheese, salumi, Lambrusco, and aged balsamic, then finish with balsamic over gelato.

“Claudio and his service were absolutely fantastic. From the organization and transportation to the attention to every detail, everything was perfectly arranged to ensure we had a unique and complete experience. It started with morning coffee and ended with a delightful tasting in the afternoon. We visited magical places and truly felt like the protagonists of the journey. Claudio shared each part of the process with passion and depth, making it even more enriching. The products we tasted were of the highest quality, each one holding stories and secrets well worth discovering. He also created a warm and welcoming atmosphere within the group — being small and child-free allowed us…”

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4.Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $450

Ride from Bologna with a private driver and English-speaking guide to three small producers near Modena. Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made, taste aged cheese and prosciutto with Lambrusco, then visit a family balsamic farm with barrels dating back at least 25 years.

“The holy trio of Emilia Romagna culinarily delights perfected over millennia. Mattia our guide was outstanding in both his knowledge & passion for espousing these northern Italalian treasures”

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5.Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Emilia-Romagna by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Lambrusco winery, and family-run acetaia, enjoy lunch at a countryside agriturismo, and finish at the Ferrari Museum. Pickup is available from Bologna, Modena, or Florence, depending on the option selected.

“The stops on the tour were fantastic. It was a fun day and we saw many different places. The guides at each stop were very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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6.Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $222

Travel from Bologna or Modena with a private driver to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Lambrusco winery, and traditional balsamic maker. You’ll tour each producer, taste several products, and finish with a two-course regional lunch. Francesco and Adriano are among the drivers praised for friendly service.

“To Do IT ! Great Experience ! The stops the tour provided were fabulous. The Parmesan Cheese Factory was sensational. The Winery tour was very interesting The BEST was the Balsamic Factory tour which included lunch...Bravissimo!”

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7.Parmigiano Wine and Balsamic Vinegar Experience from Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $300

Travel from Bologna into Emilia-Romagna’s food country with guide Riccardo. Visit a Parmigiano factory, a Bologna hill winery, and a Modena balsamic producer, tasting aged cheese, ricotta, local wine, tigelle, salami, and 12- and 25-year vinegar.

“The parmiginao-reggiano factory, balsamic vinegar farm, and vineyard are all well-cultivated experiences. Ricardo is a true character and wonderful tour guide.”

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8.Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend about six hours visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a traditional balsamic producer in Castelvetro, and Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Tastings are included, transport runs from Bologna, and the maximum group size is eight. The farm visits are guided by producers, while Ferrari is self-guided.

“Amazing tour! All the locations were great, especially the traditional balsamic, which was a real highlight for us - absolutely spectacular. Ferrari museum was quick but a cool experience as well”

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9.Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $271

Travel from Bologna in an air-conditioned vehicle to a family-run Parmigiano dairy and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer. Taste aged cheese, ricotta, caciotta, wine, jam, and vinegar, then explore Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Shared transport holds up to eight people, and lunch is not included.

“was communicated with via email. they picked us up from our hotel right on time ans brought up to all the locations. Tours were great. we ended up being the only ones on the two food tours and both were small family run places with very nice and knowledgeable hosts. Ferrari museum was quick but a cool experience for my husband! overall wonderful experience from the driver to the tours!”

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10.Modena/Bologna: Ferrari, Lambo, Cheese, Vinegar Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $385

Travel by small-group minivan from Bologna or Modena to a Parmigiano dairy, balsamic vinegar producer, Lamborghini Museum, Ferrari Museum, and Modena farmhouse. Local producers lead the tastings, while your driver handles the road. Lunch is a series of pairings, not a full main course.

“Great day. Hit all the highlights of the area. The balsamic vinegar experience was much more than we were expecting. It was a curated tour in the house of the maker and included wine and food pairings with the vinegar. Very elegant.”

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11.Modena Food:Prosciutto,Parmigiano,Balsamic,Wine,Lunch,Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $552

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting family food producers near Modena. Tour a Parmesan dairy, prosciutto factory, balsamic producer, and wine museum, with generous tastings, lunch, and private transfers from Bologna or Modena. Your driver provides transport; a private guide costs extra.

“This was a terrific day- learned and ate delicious parmigiana. Had a fabulous lunch after tasting the different balsamic from Modena and was lucky enough to have Gary, the owners son, give us a tour and education of prosciutto- then we were able to taste the different kinds and appreciate them and the process”

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12.Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Traditional balsamic Tour from Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $349

Start with a Parmigiano dairy in Modena, then visit a family balsamic producer for tastings and lunch before touring a cold prosciutto aging plant in Savignano sul Panaro. Ilaria leads the English-language day, which includes pickup and stays limited to eight people.

“Truly a memorable unique experience. Our tour guide immediately felt like an old friend and personalized the day for us.”

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13.Bologna/Modena: Parmesan,Ferrari, Balsamic,Wine Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $430

Spend nine hours between Bologna or Modena and the countryside, visiting a Parmigiano dairy, Lambrusco winery, and traditional balsamic producer before lunch and a Ferrari Museum stop. A driver handles transport, while local producers lead the tastings and tours in English.

“Fantastic day and great communication! All the locations were amazing and the guides extremely informative! Would recommend it for families, as it has something for everyone to enjoy and learn”

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14.Food Excellences:Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Balsamic,Lunch,Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $505

Spend seven to eight hours visiting a Parmigiano factory, prosciutto producer, and Modena balsamic estate. Private transport from Bologna or Modena, tastings, and lunch are included. Marco is praised as a careful driver, while Gary and Valentina host the memorable final meal.

“Cheese tour, balsamic vinegar tour and Prosciutto tour were five star. All the tour guides were excellent. Gary the owner of Prosciutto factory is the best.”

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15.Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $249

Travel from Bologna in a small group of up to 10 for a five-hour food tour. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena producer, taste several local foods, and enjoy a light pairing lunch. Visits are led by the producers’ own staff, not a private guide.

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