Parmigiano & Balsamic Vinegar Tour from Bologna with Pasta Making
7 h
All Day
19 max
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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
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Total Customer Reviews: 6
Latest Reviews
Excellent
Perfecto. We highly recommend that you take this tour. It was very interesting, we saw the rural area around Bologna and we had fun! We learned so much about the effort it takes to create Parmesan Reggiano cheese, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Pasta. Our guide, Giulia, was wonderful. Our day was fantastic!
Tripadvisor customer · TravelinLeu · USA ·
Apr 14, 2025
Excellent
Deluxe food tour trip. This has been an excellent experience, we were such a nice group of people, and the food was great. Giulia is really knowledgeable and cheerful, would recommend this to anyone!!
Tripadvisor customer · Daniel ·
Apr 08, 2025
Excellent
Real Italy. Top activity in Bologna!!! Highly recommended if you are in town with friends or on a trip with your family. You will not be disapponted!
Tripadvisor customer · Estefano · Spain ·
Apr 03, 2025
Excellent
Authentic. This tour was hands-down one of the best days of our trip! The stops were super authentic—watching how real Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar are made was fascinating (and delicious). The pasta-making class was fun and surprisingly easy to follow, even for beginners. And the food... wow. Everything we tasted was incredible, and the local wines were a great touch. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day feel really personal. Highly recommend if you love food and want a deeper taste of Emilia-Romagna!
Tripadvisor customer · Filippo · Italy ·
Apr 03, 2025
Excellent
Amazing Pasta-Making Class. It was such a fun and hands-on experience. The instructor was super friendly and made the whole process easy to follow, from mixing the dough to shaping different types of pasta. The best part? Getting to enjoy our homemade pasta with delicious sauces and a glass of wine. Highly recommend for anyone who loves good food and a great time!
Tripadvisor customer · Val · Italy ·
Apr 03, 2025
Know Before You Book
Can I visit a Parmigiano or balsamic factory on my own?
Some are open to the public, but they often require advance booking, may not offer tastings, and rarely include English-speaking guides. This tour takes care of everything—with trusted, high-quality producers and no tourist traps.
Do other tours offer the same experience?
No—ours is the only day trip from Bologna that includes both authentic factory visits and a hands-on pasta-making class. Most tours skip one or send you to larger, less personal operations.
Is this suitable for vegetarians?
Yes! Parmigiano is vegetarian and pasta sauces can be adjusted. Just let us know any dietary needs when booking.
Will I learn to make pasta from scratch?
Yes—and not from a cookbook. A sfoglina, a professional pasta master, will guide you through the full process with plenty of hands-on help.
Is wine included?
Yes! Two glasses of regional wine are served with lunch. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
What’s the transportation like?
Comfortable and easy—air-conditioned minivan, round-trip from Bologna, so you can relax and focus on the food.
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