Parmigiano, Balsamic & Winery Tour from Bologna in 5 Hours

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 25

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Three producers, three tastings, one morning: dairy, acetaia, winery

A half-day food and wine tour from Bologna that visits an artisanal Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a centuries-old balsamic vinegar cellar, and a family-run winery, with a country lunch and vineyard walk included. The tour runs 5 hours with pickup at Bologna Central Bus Station, a local expert guide, and return by early afternoon. Minimum age is 12; closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles are required for the dairy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Food Valley tour with tastings and lunch

Meet tour leader at Bologna Central Bus Station
Visit artisanal dairy and taste Parmigiano Reggiano
Explore ancient Acetaia and taste balsamic condiments
Walk vineyards and taste wines at family winery
Enjoy "Pranzo Contadino" lunch with local specialties
Drive back to Bologna in late morning

The Experience

How do you taste the real Emilia-Romagna in a morning without a car? This tour picks you up at Bologna Central Bus Station and moves through three stops that define the region's food identity—each one a working producer, not a museum. You ride in a minivan or mini-coach with up to 25 others, and the guide is a local who knows the people running these places.

The dairy comes first. You watch the Mastro Casaro—the master cheesemaker—at work, seeing how milk becomes Parmigiano Reggiano in real time. Breakfast arrives warm: fresh ricotta, aged cheese, and crispy parmesan chips made from the wheels aging in the room. Then you move to the Acetaia, an ancient cellar where balsamic vinegar sits in wooden barrels stacked ceiling-high, some of them older than the building. A technical spoon tasting walks you through the grades and ages, and there's a singular thing here—a cherry-based balsamic condiment made in a house surrounded by cherry trees, the kind of thing you taste once and remember. The winery is the finale: a walk through the vineyards with a glass of Pignoletto in hand, then a seated lunch called Pranzo Contadino—country lunch—with premium cured meats, artisanal cheeses, seasonal specialties, and glasses of Lambrusco and Barbera. By late morning you're back in Bologna with the afternoon still open.

Closed-toe shoes with non-slip rubber soles are mandatory for the dairy—some areas are wet. Arrive at the bus station on time; the group will not wait. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it is not accessible for wheelchair users.

What’s included

Round-trip minivan or mini-coach transport from Bologna Central Bus Station.
guided tour of an artisanal Parmigiano Reggiano dairy with production visit and regional breakfast tasting.
access to a centuries-old balsamic vinegar cellar with technical spoon tasting and a unique cherry-based balsamic condiment.
vineyard walk at a family winery with a glass of Pignoletto.
Pranzo Contadino country lunch with premium cured meats, artisanal cheeses, seasonal specialties, and local wines including Lambrusco and Barbera.
local expert guide in English throughout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured half-day that hits three producers plus lunch in one morning, starting and ending at Bologna Central Bus Station so your afternoon stays free.