Parmigiano & Balsamic Vinegar Tour from Bologna with Pasta Making
Overview
If you’re coming to Italy to taste what makes it Italy, this is the day trip you’ve been looking for. You’ll stand inside a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy as fresh milk turns into wheels of golden cheese. Taste balsamic vinegar that’s been aged for decades in barrels passed down through generations. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch—hands deep in dough, guided by a real sfoglina, or pasta master. Then, sit down to a lunch where everything on the table has a story. This isn’t just a tour—it’s the most complete food experience you can have in Emilia-Romagna in a single day. And it’s only with Devour.
What's Included
- Experience the full flavor of Parmigiano with a guided visit and tasting at one of the region’s top dairies—comparing 12-, 24-, and 30-month-aged cheeses
- Discover why true balsamic is worth the wait at a traditional acetaia (balsamic vinegar factory)—and yes, you’ll taste the famous 25-year aged “black gold”
- Learn to make pasta the local way in a hands-on class with a local sfoglina (professional pasta maker)—you’ll master tagliatelle and local filled pasta like tortellini or tortelli
- Savor a lunch you helped cook, featuring your handmade pasta, prosciutto di Parma, gnocco fritto, and more regional favorites
- Pair your meal with local wines like sparkling pignoletto or bold lambrusco—perfect matches for the flavors on your plate
- Relax with seamless round-trip transport from Bologna in an air-conditioned minivan—so all you have to do is show up hungry
Bologna Foodie Day Trip Itinerary
Wheels in the Making: A Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy
Your day starts with a drive into the countryside outside Bologna—where fields roll past the window and your guide shares the stories behind Emilia-Romagna’s food traditions. First stop: a small, family-run Parmigiano Reggiano dairy.
Inside, you’ll follow the entire journey of Italy’s most famous cheese—from the morning’s milk to the moment it’s molded, salted, and sent off to age. Finish w...
Dietary Accommodations
This tour is adaptable for
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Gluten free (not celiacs)
- Dairy free
- Non-alcoholic options
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.
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