--- title: Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 240 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Shared food and Ferrari entry rank_in_category: 8 of 12 (Day Trips from Bologna) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/parmesan-and-balsamic-food-tour-with-ferrari-museum/ --- # Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum **Guidekin's take:** Parmigiano Reggiano tasted at several ages on the dairy farm, then a traditional balsamic maker of Modena and a skip the line ticket for the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, by minibus with hotel pickup. The producers run their own visits, the driver is not a guide, and lunch is not included. 4.87 from 30 reviews at €240 per person for 6h. ## Overview Embark on a one-day Emilia-Romagna adventure! Start with a pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center or central train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in the city center (please select a correct option), then journey to a dairy farm to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to wheels. The visit will be held directly by the producer's staff, so none of your questions will remain unanswered. After the tour, you will have a tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano. Next, explore a family-run farm delving into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena's secrets, followed by a tasting of various ages of locally made balsamic vinegar. After, you will have a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello to discover the storied supercar brand. The day concludes with a return trip to Bologna. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 92 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:45, 08:50: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €135: ages 0 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €240 per person for the Pickup from Meeting Point option; other options up to €260 - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Aurea Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Pickup from Meeting Point | €240 / person (for 2+ people) | English | No Pickup from hotel: Please reach the meeting point in Bologna on your own, no pickup from your hotel is included in this option. Pickup from a Meeting point : Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare... | | Pickup from Hotels in Bologna | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup from Hotels in Bologna: Pickup from your location in Bologna city center, or the nearest accessible point if unreachable by vehicle. Pickup included | ## What's included - Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour - Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm - Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO - Transportation for the duration of the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle (max 8 participants) - Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar - Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm - Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or a meeting point in the city center ## Not included - Lunch - Any personal expenses or tips - English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide ## Itinerary 1. **Bologna** (1h) - The pickup will be from your hotel in Bologna or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car, or from Bologna train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in Bologna city center. The exact pickup time will be communicated... 2. **Castelfranco Emilia** (1h 30m) - DAIRY FARM / After leaving Bologna and an approximately 1-hour drive, we will visit a dairy farm to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to wheels. The visit will be held directly by the producer's staff, so none of your... 3. **Castelvetro di Modena** (45m) - BALSAMIC VINEGAR / Our second stop is a farm where the family produces Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena for generations. They will show the production process to you and explain all the peculiarities of the Balsamic Vinegar and why it is so highly appreciated even in... 4. **Museo Ferrari** (1h; admission included) - Being in the area, your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum in Maranello, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari, and to learn something new about its history during your free visit to the museum. 5. **Bologna** (1h) - At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to Bologna. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45, 08:50 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, located in Piazza XX Settembre, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna Centrale train station. No pickup from hotel is included in the option. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJHSPW5ZjUf0cRe8a7wOaL7zc Pickup points listed by the operator: 92 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 - 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. - 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 - If you arrive by train, please be sure that your train arrives not later than 08:30 am, as it could take up to 15-20 minutes to find the correct exit from the undeground train station where most of high speed trains arrive. Pickup time from the train station is not later than 08:50 am. - No lunch or extra time for it is included in the tour - 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. - Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Bologna | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 12** | €240 | 6h | 4.87 (30) | shared | | [Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-experience-factory-tours-lunch-by-italian-days/?format=md) | €159 | 9h | 4.96 (1303) | shared | | [Bologna Food Valley Small Group Factory Tasting and Winery Lunch](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-valley-small-group-factory-tasting-and-winery-lunch/?format=md) | €154 | 8h 30m | 4.95 (296) | shared | | [Taste of Tradition: Parmigiano, Wine & Balsamic Tour from Bologna](/italy/bologna/tours/taste-of-tradition-parmigiano-wine-balsamic-tour-from-bologna/?format=md) | €250 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (65) | shared | Ranked #8 of 12 in Day Trips from Bologna by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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