Bologna Cheese Tours: the 9 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.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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9.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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