Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch
Overview
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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
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!
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Reviews
1,050 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous day out
Tracey B,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00From pick up to drop off an absolutely great experience. Would recommend that you don't eat before you go as there is so much food!
Highlight of the trip!
Jennifer D,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We added Bologna to our Italy itinerary so that we could go on this tour and it didn’t disappoint!! Such a unique experience and sooooo much food, you will not leave hungry! The lunch at the end is such a great way to try a variety of homemade local dishes. Plus, the guide, Alessandro was incredible and truly passionate about sharing his knowledge with us. He was so engaging throughout the whole day!! Would recommend this to any of our foodie friends headed to Italy!
Book this trip now!
Kara C,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Just book this trip! It is an unforgettable experience. We learned so much about our favorite foods and ate some of the best food on our trip with this tour. Bravo, Alessandro and his team!
Incredible tour! ...
Nicholas C,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Incredible tour! Witnessing Master Cheese Maker at work and the patience and technique required to create the delicious food of the region was amazing. Acetaia Canedoni has been producing world class balsamic since 1860. A wonderful family meal (and Lambrusco) for breakfast. Lunch was just incredible. Spent limited time on bus and most time eating and visiting with people passionate about their craft.
A great day out
Kate G,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great day out! Very well organised from start to finish Our tour guide, Alessandro, was informative, relaxed and funny. The visits to the factories were very interesting and gave you a real appreciation of the dedication and passion the respective owners have for their product. Food and drink were plentiful, pace yourself at lunch because it just keeps coming! A lot of fun and worth the high price
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