--- title: Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 248 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 20 of 21 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/private-day-tour-lunch-parmesan-wine-and-vinegar-tasting/ --- # Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting **Guidekin's take:** Three producers in one private day: a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a maker of traditional balsamic of Modena and a wine cellar, each with a guided tasting, then a two course lunch at the vinegar works. Hotel pickup in Bologna or Modena is covered, and the order of the stops can shift. 4.59 from 34 reviews at €248 per person for 7h. ## Overview A unique gastronomic journey in the heart of the Food Valley to discover the production phases of 3 renowned excellent products and the role they play in Italian culture: wine, Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena. Three guided tours with food and wine tasting directly from the farmers and at the end a lunch in the vinegar factory or cellar included with drinks At the end of the tour, a tasty lunch based on typical products. N.B. The stages may undergo logistical changes and the producers may be different from those listed. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 15 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Guided tour and tasting in a cellar*,… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €110: ages 5 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €248 per person for the Small Group Tour option; other options up to €350 - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour | €248 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Small Group Tour Pickup included | | Tour in Italian | €350 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Pickup included | | Tours in English | €350 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Guided tour and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer* - Guided tour and tasting at a traditional balsamic vinegar producer* - Guided tour and tasting in a cellar* - *Private visits or in a small group - Departure and return to the hotel from Bologna or Modena - Private vehicle and driver available - Typical 2-course lunch ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia** (1h 30m; admission included) - Guided tour of the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and tasting of various maturations with tastings of other typical cheeses 2. **Gavioli Antica Cantina** (1h 30m; admission included) - Guided tour to an ancient local winery with production of typical local wines. Visit of the Historical Museum and tasting of local wines with typical products 3. **La Bottega Fiorini 1919** (2h 30m; admission included) - Guided tour of a historic vinegar maker of traditional balsamic vinegar with tasting of various vintages and products and lunch ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 15 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 21** | €248 | 7h | 4.59 (34) | private | | [Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience](/italy/bologna/tours/small-group-bologna-food-tour-local-food-market-experience/?format=md) | €110 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (922) | shared | | [Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-food-market-tour-with-local-dishes-pasta-wines-more/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 4.95 (1734) | shared | | [Private Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Wine](/italy/bologna/tours/private-bologna-food-market-tour-with-6-tastings-wine/?format=md) | €188 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (115) | private | Ranked #20 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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