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MAIN INFORMATION:

– Full-day tour (approximately 10 hours) starting at 7:00 am
Important: please note that the duration of the tour may vary depending on the itinerary, the season, traffic conditions, and the number of people in the group!!!

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled meeting time in order to avoid missing the bus/coach and a fantastic #DOP day. The bus departs at 7:05 a.m. and will not wait in case of delay.

– Guided group tour with an English-speaking guide (up to 27 people)
– Transportation provided in comfortable private minivans or minibuses
– Available from Monday to Saturday
– Vegetarian, gluten-free or lactose-free options available ONLY UPON REQUEST*

* Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking or by email AT LEAST 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE

FACTORY / PRODUCTION SITE TOUR:

This tour does not include visits to cities or monuments.
If you are looking for a quiet and formal experience, please do not book it!
This is a “family-style” tour: Italian families are noisy and love “la dolce vita”

THE TOUR IN A NUTSHELL…

• Parmigiano Reggiano, the king of all cheeses
• Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, the black gold of Modena
• Prosciutto di Modena, happiness made of meat

If simply mentioning these three pearls of the most authentic culinary tradition of Emilia-Romagna is not enough, here are more reasons to join our Bologna Food Tour N. 1!

Our knowledgeable and fun tour guides will take you on a journey to discover these three truly special products, explaining their origin, history, and production process.
You will meet the people who work there and the owners, who every day ensure that treasures like these continue to shine as they have for centuries, respecting traditions passed down from generation to generation.
You will taste all the exceptional products you have just learned about, savoring the craftsmanship, patience, and love behind their creation with every bite.
Have fun. And we really mean a lot of fun for the whole day!

What’s missing? The perfect Italian family-style lunch, made up of multiple courses and served at our private restaurant “Ottimo&Abbondante”, is the icing on the cake: traditional dishes, local wines, the big heart of our chef, atmosphere, good company, and much more… but you’ll have to see it in person!

We will start this incredible journey with an early pick-up (around 7:00 a.m.) in Bologna using our private minivan or minibus, heading toward the countryside between Modena and Bologna.
Why so early? Parmigiano Reggiano doesn’t wait! It is produced only early in the morning, and we want you to experience it from the very beginning.

You will watch the cheesemakers carry out every phase of production right in front of your eyes. You will be able to touch the creamy curd, taste the freshly cooked cheese, and be absolutely amazed by the warehouse, where thousands of wheels all around you wait at least 12 months to be “baptized” as Parmigiano Reggiano.
And now it’s time to taste it — what did you expect?
Young or aged, creamy or crumbly, delicate or intense: you can decide which of the two different aging samples is your favorite… or simply love them both!

Another jewel of Emilia-Romagna is waiting to be discovered: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
After our “Breakfast of the champions” with local salame, mortadella, homemade bread, focaccia, frittata cake, Lambrusco wine, and coffee, we will guide you into a magical world of aromas, flavors, patience, and family tradition that you have never experienced before.

In the aging room, surrounded by many silent barrels, the secrets of this complex, unique, and fascinating product will be revealed.
A small preview: it’s all about love, family, and tradition.
A pure art belonging to this land, which you will have the chance to taste.
Another preview? Many of our guests are younger than the balsamic vinegar samples we offer!

Third and final excellence to meet: meat (pun intended)!
The products of Prosciuttificio Montevecchio will win over your palate with their fragrant aroma, buttery texture, and delicate saltiness.
We will learn about the strict regulations, the long aging process, and the great care required to transform just two ingredients into a typical known product with unique characteristics.
We will taste its wholesomeness and authenticity together with other local cured meats and glasses of wine, before a lunch worthy of the name!

Learning time is over — now it’s time to fill our stomachs.
The educational experience turns into a feast for the eyes and the palate: seasonal appetizers followed by at least three delicious homemade traditional pasta dishes and a dessert, all accompanied by a wide selection of local wines. The rest will come naturally: fun, fun, fun.

In short: an extraordinary gastronomic paradise for true #DOP lovers!

What is #DOP? Come and find out with us!

Our offer includes:

– Private transportation by air-conditioned minivan or coach for the entire day
– Local, fun, and entertaining tour guide with you for the whole duration of the tour
– Visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory and tasting of 2 different aging samples
– “Breakfast of the champions” with local salami, mortadella, homemade bread, focaccia, frittata, cake, Lambrusco wine, and coffee
– Balsamic vinegar tour and 6 tastings, including Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena aged a minimum of 12 years and a minimum of 25 years
– Visit to a prosciutto factory and tastings of at least 3 types of local cured meats paired with local wine
– Typical Italian family-style Sunday lunch with multiple courses and perfectly paired wine
– A day to remember forever, awarded Tripadvisor 2023 Travellers’ Choice as one of the Top 10 Experiences in Italy, and in 2021 as BEST FOOD EXPERIENCES – WORLD