Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
IMPORTANT! NO HOTEL PICK UP
Meeting POINT. 7 am in Piazza XX Settembre, nearby the trainstation in Bologna.
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.
Guests joining from outside Bologna can contact us to arrange for a different meeting point if driving.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes are recommended
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
What To Expect
Province of Modena
We’ll start this incredible journey with an early pick up (around 7:00am) in Bologna with our private minivan or minibus to head to the countryside between Modena and Bologna. Why so early? Parmigiano Reggiano doesn’t wait! It’s made only in the early morning and we want you to get in action ASAP! We will see the cheesemakers taking care of all the production steps right before your eyes. You can touch the creamy curd, taste the cooked cheese and get absolutely stunned by the warehouse, where thousands of wheels all around you wait at least 12 months to be “baptized” as Parmigiano Reggiano. Time to taste it, what’d you expect? Young or aged, creamy or crunchy, delicate or intense: you can decide which of the 2 different-age samples is your favorite… or just love them both!
Monteveglio
Third and last excellence to meet: meat (pun intended)! Prosciutto Factory Montevecchio’s products will conquer your palate with its fragrant smell, buttery texture and delicate savoriness. We’ll learn about the strict regulations, the long curing process, and the tremendous care necessary to transform only 2 ingredients into a typical product with unique characteristics. We’ll taste its wholesomeness and genuineness with other local charcuteries and a glass of Lambrusco, before a proper lunch is served!
Options
Italian Days Food Experience
What‘s Included
Lunch with matching wines
Alcoholic Beverages
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Round Trip Trasportation from and to Bologna
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tastings
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Foodie Adventure
Coryn V,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fully immersive experience that is perfect for foodies who appreciate the process behind quality food. While it is highly informative, there are also plenty opportunities for fun and experiencing incredible food and wine.
Amazing and Fun Day in Bologna
jane f,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Archive Julia was absolutely amazing! I’ve never had a tour guide come onto the bus before and actually go around to every single person and greet them and say hello and good morning. We learned so much about Parmesan Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto from Julia in a fun and informative way. We were not quite sure what to expect regarding food that day, but I do need to say that there was an abundance of food! There was a full breakfast with different kinds of meats and breads in addition to a lunch where the courses of food just kept coming and coming and coming. They played music on songs and it really was one of our best days in Bologna.
An experience you won’t forget!
NancyWeller,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I believe our bus driver’s name was Roberta. She was our driver, hostess, espresso maker, server, and Tina Turner double: all in one! Serena was our super knowledgeable guide as to how Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar are all produced with pride and care in this region of Italy. Each stop at a production facility included an in depth explanation. The lunch was amazing! After the generous appertivo course came FOUR different types of pasta, four different wines. Roberta, Serena and the lunch hosts became DJ and entertainment in a fun way as we partied on. By mid afternoon our tour group was bursting with appreciation for Italian fine food figuratively and literally and we had found new friends from around the world.
Wow ate so well, learned...
Sam C,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow ate so well, learned so much!!!! Elena was incredibly knowledgeable and very fun and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge.
Fun and Informative Food Tour
Steve R,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Julia was a wonderful guide: informed, clear, professional, patient, and fun. Roberta, our driver and general tour assist was just as lovely. These women truly care about creating an enacting and friendly tour experience for all and they could not have done a better job! I found the Parmagiano Reggiano production facility most interesting, as we were able to see several, real production steps happen up close in real time. I was a bit skeptical when I discovered on the bus that lunch incuded karaoke - which is not for me - but it was really a lot of fun, and more of a light DJ’d experience with the staff singing and all of us joining in. The best part of that was seeing how much the staff (and chef!) seemed to enjoy leading the tour group in song. Their enthusiasm was infectious and honestly it was really warm and lovely to see. The breakfast and lunch was very good, and both the Balsamico and Prosciutto stops were also nice. Overall, it was a very good tour and a lot of fun!
A graveside food experience
Malcolm B,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day out with a never forget experience of learning how and where these fine foods are made culminating in a fun lunch/ party time. A pretty that the price is so hiked up by Viator though. Go directly to the Italian days website to book. Much cheaper than what we paid. Our host Elena was amazing as was the bus driver and co host Roberta
A great food day experience.
Dianne B,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic day out with a never forget experience of learning how and where these fine foods are made culminating in a fun lunch/ party time. A pretty that the price is so hiked up by Viator though. Go directly to the Italian days website to book. Much cheaper than what we paid.
“Not to be missed”!
Christopher B,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was more than we ever thought. Sure, it starts early in the morning, but by breakfast, you realize that you have got your money’s worth. Of all our escapades in booking guided tours, this by far is at the top. This is a “not to be missed”!
Exceeded my expectations
DanielaGarza,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A tour that is worth it; Linda, our guide, was very patient and professional, and Roberta, the driver, is simply great. It is very worthwhile to learn about all the processes; the truck was very comfortable, and we had a very good lunch at the balsamic winery; afterwards, the food was delicious and it turned into a true Italian feast. Very fun!!!
A great day!
Gabrielle S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a full day from 7am to 4pm. The tours of cheese making, balsamic vinegar and prosciutto were very well done and very informative. The breakfast and the lunch were both excellent in terms of quality and quantity of food. It was a fantastic experience but you have to be interested and enjoy all the information. Some might find it too much but we would highly recommend!!
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