Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

From EUR 240

4.97

1,027 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Options

Italian Days Food Experience

Reviews

4.97

1,027 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1008

Just a delight
Linda H,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a delightful day led by Fernando and Roberta. It was really intriguing (and a little humbling) to see parmagiano-reggiano made, and we also enjoyed a lovely, informative visit to a family-owned enterprise that makes beautiful balsamic. (My husband and I skipped the prosciutto portion of the tour and just had a glass of wine instead!.) The wonderful surprise was the fabulous celebratory lunch at the end of the tour—a true party, complete with music, dancing, a multi-course meal, and plenty of wine! (PS: Don't be fooled; the many dishes on the table at the beginning of the meal are JUST THE FIRST COURSE. ) Roberta and the rest of the crew were just a delight. THANK YOU!
Fabulous day learning about and tasting food!
Kevin B,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a fabulous day! We learned so much about the production of balsamic, Parmesan & prosciutto from our knowledgeable and charming guide, Alessandro. Lunch was served in a large, modern structure that was a little loud (hard for easy conversation), but the staff was enthusiastic and energetic and the food and wine were tasty and plentiful. By the end, after a couple glasses of wine, some folks participated in a line dance full of laughter. It has been one of our favorite days on our trip!
Fun Italian Tour- don’t miss!
Michele,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
As a with all the other reviews - this was a really fun tour - we learned a lot, ate a lot, laughed lots and danced! Frederico and Roberta were fabulous hosts. I forget the cook and coordinators names but they ensured everything else was fun too! This is a tour not to be missed!
When in Bologna this food tour is a must.
Nicholas E,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is the most fun I’ve ever had on a day trip. Our guide was very informative and friendly and the lunch was fantastic.
Highly recommend this tour for foodies and nonfoodies
Wendy Y,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Hundreds of other 5-star reviews have been written, and if you’re considering booking this tour, you’ve already read many of them. So I will just add that the Italian Days tour crew is genuinely friendly and kind, and very knowledgeable about how the Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto are made. The Parmesan tour was our favorite out of the three food tours, and probably one of the highlights of our family trip to Italy. Getting to the Parmesan facility first thing in the morning before breakfast is totally worth it. The balsamic tour was our second favorite - we loved hearing about the family connections to the balsamic making traditions. Also, the impromptu dance party at the end of our lunch and tour trip really lifted our spirits ❤️