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Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

5 (823)
Bologna, IT
5 (823)
Bologna, IT
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Experience the ultimate Bologna Food Adventure with this thrilling and lively tour! Join the Italian families as they embrace "la dolce vita" and indulge in the best of Italian cuisine. Get ready for a journey filled with laughter, generous tastings, and mouthwatering meals. The adventure begins with a fascinating tour of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory, where you'll witness the art of cheese-making firsthand. Next, visit a Prosciutto Factory for a tantalizing tasting and enjoy a traditional family-style lunch with bottomless wine. Finally, explore the Acetaia (vinegar house) and savor a breakfast of champions, followed by a traditional balsamic vinegar tasting. With an English-speaking guide and comfortable transportation, this tour ensures a fun and unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this delightful food extravaganza - book now and join the vibrant Italian families in their love for delicious cuisine and "la dolce vita"!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 8 hours - 9 hours
  • Suitable for 1-12 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Factory tours of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
  • Prosciutto tasting and Italian family style lunch
  • Visit to Acetaia and traditional balsamic vinegar tasting
  • Generous tastings of all products
  • Breakfast with wine and coffee included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch with matching wines
  • Driver/guide
  • Round Trip Trasportation from and to Bologna
  • Food tastings
  • Gratuities

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Introduction

Discover an unforgettable food experience in Bologna with the Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & family style lunch. This tour takes you on a friendly and fun adventure, immersing you in the true essence of Italian culture. If you're looking for a quiet and formal experience, this may not be for you. Italian families are known for their liveliness and zest for life, and this tour celebrates that spirit.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can anticipate a day filled with delicious tastings, captivating factory tours, and a multicourse Italian-style lunch. You'll begin with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory, where you'll learn about the cheese-making process and indulge in generous tastings. Next, you'll explore a Prosciutto Factory, where you'll not only witness the fascinating production but also savor a selection of prosciutto and enjoy a family-style Italian lunch. Lastly, you'll visit an Acetaia (vinegar house) for a breakfast of champions and a tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for food lovers, families, and those seeking an immersive cultural experience. Whether you're a curious traveler, a passionate foodie, or simply someone who appreciates authentic Italian cuisine, this tour is designed to enchant and indulge every palate. The tour welcomes individuals of all ages and interests, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone.

Why book this?

The Bologna Food Experience stands out with its emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Led by knowledgeable English-speaking guides, you'll feel like part of the family as you delve into Italy's food heritage. From the friendly interactions to the generous tastings and the chance to learn about traditional production methods, this tour offers a truly immersive and authentic experience of Bologna's culinary delights.

Good to know

It's essential to notify the tour organizers of any dietary requirements at least three days in advance. They can cater to vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free menus, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the experience fully. Please note that a gluten-free menu incurs an additional cost of €20.00. Additionally, starting from March 1st, 2023, all guests will be picked up in front of the GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC.

Reviews

Customers rave about the Bologna Food Experience, calling it an exceptional and unforgettable journey through Italy's culinary heritage. They praise the knowledgeable guides, the friendly atmosphere, and the abundance of delicious tastings. Guests appreciate the opportunity to explore authentic production sites and gain insights into traditional Italian food production. Overall, reviews reflect the satisfaction and delight that guests experience during this immersive and flavorful tour.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Province of Modena

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory

Monteveglio

Prosciutto Factory visit, prosciutto tasting and great Italian family style lunch with traditional products and bottomless wine

Castelvetro di Modena

Acetaia (vinegar house) visit, breakfast of champions and traditional balsamic vinegar tasting

Reviews

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5 (823)

Kelly J

So good we returned - 14 years later. Alessandro Martini will entertain and enlighten you for a full day exploring the best the Bologna region has to offer. You will learn how - and appreciate - these geographically- protected commodities, including Parmesan Reggiano, balsamic, prosciutto, and regional wines. If you’re on a diet, don’t drink wine or appreciate fine meat, take a pass. Otherwise, this is a gastronomic feast of epic proportions. We were so thrilled to reconnect with Alessandro again. This is the best tour available from Bologna, picking up and disembarking at the Grand Majestic hotel.

Kandy_M

Best tour in all of Bologna. Our tour guide was fantastic. He is hands down the best in all of Italy. He was entertaining, educating and fun and his passion for Italy and food was quite evident. Food was absolutely amazing. One must definitely bring a healthy appetite on the tour. By the end of the tour, we felt part of the family and did not want to leave. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Frances_D

Our host were amazing! Everything was perfect. The amount of food and wine Was over the top! Such a fun experience, we laughed all day. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Bologna.

LynD601

An amazing experience that exceeded expectations! We loved touring the production sites, learning more about the products and tasting everything! Our guide was knowledgeable and welcomed questions and if he didn’t know something he would ask. The lunch was especially a blast with so much food and wine!! The whole family was very welcoming and warm! To start the day our google maps took us to the wrong place and we were a couple minutes late. Our driver was so wonderful and made us feel ok when we were scared we were missing the bus! It was a fun day with laughter and we even made some new friends. Just do it! You won’t regret it!

DurangoJim

As all the reviews say ... it's 5 stars! Fun, informative and the food is great. Both the driver and tour guide could see my wife was in a bit of back pain and they went out of their way to help her get in/out of the bus and even provide a seat for her in one of the factories. A must do if you are in the Bologna area.

MomMAA_13

What a fantastic tour!!! Alessandro, Roberta and Barbara were an exceptional team that made everyone feel welcome and like part of a big family. Alessandro’s wit, knowledge and passion showed in every step of the tour. First seeing and learning about Parmesano Reggiano production. No wonder it tastes amazing - not like what we have at home!!! Then aceto balsamico - by a family owned farm and production for generations - since 1860 - and a process that yields incredible flavor, where we also had a fantastic colazione (Italian breakfast). Then onto seeing REAL prosciutto being produced - with a multi step process from the right selection of pork to trimming, curing and resting that gives unbelievable tenderness and taste. At the end, a truly extraordinary many course lunch experience - some of the best Italian food I’ve ever eaten, handmade with 🫶🏻 by Barbara. The entire experience - perfect in every detail- is not to be missed!!! Truly a wonderful day that ended with new friends and a memory that will last a lifetime. Piacere e grazie mille Alessandro 🤗, Roberta 🚐 and Barbara 🫶🏻🍝.

Leah_J

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! so educational, so fun and I can't stress how much food and wine you get! Worth it! Do it!! Side note: Parking is difficult and not near pickup so plan accordingly.

vinsantoSeattle

One of the best, most informative & entertaining food tours we've ever been on. Alessandro is a 5* guide with a passion for the best food the Emilia-Romagna region has to offer. A great way to spend a day in Bolognia!

fionahA1883MN

Absolutely fantastic day!! Alessandro was our guide and did a wonderful job explaining everything at the factories. The wine samples were very generous and the food was plentiful … definitely come hungry! I would thoroughly recommend this excursion!

John_L

Seeing the making of balsamic and Parmesan cheese. Spent a lot of time in van with no discussion about the areas as we went through them
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2024-05-17 12:54