Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Bologna
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Bologna
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

IMPORTANT! NO HOTEL PICK UP
All guests will be picked up at the meeting point IN FRONT OF GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC

Friendly family and fun tour without rush! If you are looking for a quiet and formal experience, please do not book it! This is a "family" tour, and Italian families are loud and love "la dolce vita" :-D

What's included:

- FACTORY/PRODUCTION SITES TOUR
– Pick up at 7am at in central Bologna (no later pick up available)
– Guided tour with English speaking guide
– Transfer in comfortable minivan or minibus
- Generose tastings of all products, breakfast with wine and coffee and multicourse italian-style lunch included
– Please notify us with your diet requirements (vegetarian, gluten or lactose free menu available) AT LEAST 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE 
or we won't be able to cater for you.
GLUTEN FREE MENU: extra €20,00

Guests joining from outside Bologna can contact us to arrange for a different meeting point if driving or travelling by train

Venture out on a morning excursion to a cheese factory, where you will see all the working steps in the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, the world´s most famous (and delicious!) artisan cheese made only here the in the Emilia-Romagna countryside. You will have the rare opportunity to witness the entire process, from the early morning delivery of the milk from local farmers to crafting of the curds by the master cheese-maker, to the final aging process. You will also see huge storage of this cheese.

At the end of the visit, you will enjoy the breakfast of the champion with a glass or two of good, dry Lambrusco, and, of course, plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tastings. Afterwards you can buy Parmigiano aged from 16 to 36 months for a quarter of the price you pay back home. Floors at this factory can be wet, so be careful.

From the Parmigiano factory the tour moves to the "Acetaia" to see the secrets of the famous Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P (certified Balsamic Vinegar, minimum 12 years old). This is not a factory-this is a single family producing small amounts of the world's finest vinegar for generations using the same ancient technique of aging grapes in oak barrels (batterie) that Italian families in this region have been using for centuries. The result is a condiment so delicious it has to be tasted. Full tasting of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP allows you to compare 6 years old balsamic condiment with 12 and 25 years old Balsamic. You will also experience ricotta, balsamic jelly and ice cream with a 6-year-old balsamic condiment.

Now you will continue to see the manufacturing of Prosciutto. Here you'll learn the careful craft of creating one of the most delicious pork products. You will also enjoy full tasting of fresh slices prosciutto di Modena D.O.P in a combination with some nice Lambrusco wine. On the Saturday tour, we have selected a local Prosciutto factory in Savigno, a small village in the Hills of Bologna.

The next stop will be an authentic Italian lunch in a countryside original Trattoria or in a Certified Organic winery, a perfect ending to a day filled with the very best of Italian food culture. Here you will experience the famous Italian light lunch, multi-course gourmet lunch with local specialties paired with local wines.

Inclusions
  • Round Trip Trasportation from and to Bologna
  • Food tastings
  • Lunch with matching wines
  • Breakfast
  • Driver/guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The minivan/minibus we use are disinfected as required by law before and after each tour
  • If you have any symtoms like fever, cough or exhaustion, you are not allowed to join the tour. Please inform us immediately should you feel unwell before or during the tour
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni, Via dell'Indipendenza, 8, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy


Departure Time

07:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Sadie_E

24 Mar, 2024

One of the best tours I have ever done. Roberta the driver and Alessandro the guide, did an amazing job. The tours of each factory were very informative and interesting, we ended up learning a lot. Breakfast was delicious, washed down with a wine and balsamic/parmesan tasting. Lunch was outstanding - what I thought was lunch, was actually prosciutto tasting, the actual lunch followed of 3 different pasta dishes and tiramisu - you've been warned - you will not leave hungry (keep dinner plans light). Plenty of free flowing wine too, which we didn't expect - we left squiffy! Our group was of 21 people, everyone was super friendly. 100% recommend, fantastic value for money. When I return to Bologna, I will definitely be doing this again.

Colby_W

12 Mar, 2024

Pick up was simple. Alessandro was so knowledgeable and kind. The food was delicious. The countryside was gorgeous.

quad442

10 Mar, 2024

Alessandro's passion for the Emilia-Romagna region's cuisine was contagious! We booked his all-day food tour just two days after arriving in Bologna from the US, a bit apprehensive about the early 7 AM start. Let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it! Alessandro, our punctual guide, whisked us away to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory – our first stop. Throughout the day, his knowledge and storytelling wove magic, making each destination even more captivating. Imagine this: indulging in fresh, warm ricotta, made right before our eyes, with aged balsamic vinegar (produced at the location you're in) drizzled on top as Alessandro shared fascinating details about the region's culinary heritage. Each stop brought us face-to-face with passionate producers, learning the processes and the stories behind their products. Back home now, I find myself looking at food with a new appreciation, especially those native to Emilia-Romagna. I now actively seek out DOP and IGP labels, understanding the quality and origin they represent. Thanks, Alessandro, for an unforgettable day exploring the delicious treasures surrounding Bologna!

aland232323

04 Mar, 2024

Alessandro was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, personable and a lot of fun to be with for 7 hours. We enjoyed every destination we visited and commend him and your company for an amazing day! The tour can breed Parmesan vinegar and prosciutto fun and engaging If you want a great food tour this is it

Charles_K

01 Mar, 2024

Alessandro was an excellent guide as he explained the processes used in making the Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic. The lunch was spectacular and we had an amazing day.

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A Delicious Deep Dive into Foods of the Emilia-Romagna Region with Alessandro

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We cannot recommend this enough. Very nice and knowledgeable guide. The food & wine just kept coming. Loved each place !

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Great tour!

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Brilliant experience!!

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A life changing tour

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Absolutely wonderful!!!

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An informative fun filled food tour not to be missed!

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Food heaven

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A unique cultural and culinary experience

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Do not miss this tour while in Bologna!

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Highlight of My Trip

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Well worth if for a fun day

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Great food trip with local DOP fresh products

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Outstanding your - lots of laugh and great food

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The Rolls Royce of food tours!

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Well worth it

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The Best

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How it’s all made

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Excellent tasting of iconic Italian product

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A MUST DO when in Bologna

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Over-the-top food tour that yoi must do!!

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