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Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting
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Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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(888) 651-9785
9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
Overview
Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!
- Full-day culinary tour of Bologna province
- Tour local factories and small family-run producers to see how regional products are made
- Taste authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto
- Savor a delicious breakfast and traditional Italian lunch with wine pairings
- Experience the beauty of Emilia-Romagna’s countryside
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Start early to see how Parmigiano made, then pair breakfast plus lunch with wine.
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What's Included
Round Trip Trasportation from and to Bologna
Food tastings
Lunch with matching wines
Breakfast
Driver/guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- All of our guides have precautions such as gloves and masks as required for the Covid-19.
- A hand sanitiser, and masks will be available to all our guests.
- The minivans we use are disinfected as required by law before and after each tour
- We have limited the tour for 18 people to have the possibility to stay in the right safty distance like required.
- If you have any symtoms like fever, cough or exhaustion, please advise us suddendly.
- We keep in all places/Factories and Restaurants the safty distance like requiered.
- As of August 6, 2021, all guests (except children under 12 years old and visitors who are exempt from it) must present an EU Covid Certificate (Green Pass) or the CDC Vaccination Card to access the Tour. The EU Covid Certificate (Green Pass) or CDC Card is proof that a person has either been vaccinated against Covid-19, or received the two doses or recovered from Covid-19, or received a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result in the previous 48 hours. Visitors must present a valid ID together with the certificate.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Italian Days
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Traveler Tips
- "meals (breakfast, and a 3-hour lunch) were included with pretty much unlimited tastings of everything including bottomless wine (Lambrusco, Pignoletto (local white)) plus some Grappa!" See review
- "They are not pushy about buying products, but trust me, The food is so good that you will want to bring it home with you!" See review
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If you are looking for a good time, book this tour
Krystal_G
, Jun 2022
I ❤️ prosciutto..and pignoletto..and house of pain.
Wendy_S
, Jun 2022
Do NOT Miss Out on This Tour!!
Emily_B
, Jun 2022
My fiancee and I took a trip to Italy to scope out our wedding venue on Lake Como. While planning the rest of the trip, I knew we had to visit the Emilia-Romagna region (because Stanley Tucci said so) and we wanted to take a food tour. I expected it to be a fun experience, but calling Italian Days "fun" is an understatement. It was absolutely INCREDIBLE. My fiancee and I both agree that it was by far our favorite day of the trip (we also went to Milan and Venice) and we actually want to take the tour AGAIN with our guests when we go back for our wedding next year!
Alessandro, the tour guide and company owner, is so fun and kind, and the rest of the staff that you meet throughout the tour are all very welcoming. The family who runs the vinegar distillery were especially sweet. We made international friends in our tour group and everyone was having the *BEST* day. Warning: You will be so full that you can barely walk! ;) I cannot recommend this tour enough. You are seriously missing out if you don't go!
Fantastic! Five gold stars! Go!
Raina_K
, Jun 2022
A must-do food tour!
Michelle_M
, Jun 2022
A truly fabulous day
jsdaxe
, Jun 2022
You've read the reviews. It really is that great! Book it! Alessandro gave us a truly original and amazing day. You have to start early to see the Parmigiano Reggiano being made and it's worth the early morning wake up call. After drooling over the cheese, you are fed a "light" (ha ha) breakfast of decadent Italian pastries, meats and cheeses, fresh ricotta (still warm from the factory) all to go with your balsamic tasting and tour. Final stop is the prosciutto factory where you get to learn about how the famous meat is made. Then, you end with the most fun and amazing group lunch with fabulous food and wine and tons of laughter and new friends. Alessandro is an incredible host, truly passionate about the area and the food. We even ran into him on the street the next night and he introduced us to his beautiful children and stopped to chat. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area. Actually, I'd recommend you visit the area specifically for this tour. You won't regret it.
Food tour for the memory books
Piotr_T
, May 2022
What a phenomenal tour. Our guide was a very passionate Italian man who really knew everything about balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, and prosciutto. He will walk you through the process and teach you how to go home and buy good quality products not just taste them. Although the food speaks for itself, the energy of our tour guide made this one of my best experiences of all time. Other people in the group who have been on several experiences also agreed this is one of the best they've gone on. Highly recommended if you want to see all that this region has to offer in one day with a smile on your face.
I would give 10 stars!
Araceli_S
, May 2022
If you’re thinking of doing a food tour while in the area, book this one! OMG so much fun while learning and eating A TON of food. Eat a light breakfast because you will be rolling home by the end of the day. Alessandro is hilarious and has a lot of passion for the history and for food. You won’t regret booking this! One of the highlights of our 2 week trip through Italy!
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Best Tour I've Taken!
Miguel_E
, May 2022
This is by far the best tour I have been on! Alessandro was such an amazing host. Not only is he very knowledgeable about the processes that go into creating parmagiano reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar, he is also very passionate. Everything was very well organized and the multi-course lunch that Alessandro's team prepared was incredible. Highly recommend!
Exceptional tour
Victor_N
, May 2022
The best day!
Hillary_W
, May 2022
Easily one of the best days of our Italy trip! We learned so much about parmagiano reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic. Alessandro was an amazing guide -- probably the most engaging and high-energy tour guide I've ever seen. Not only does this day include the tours, but it includes lots and lots of delicious food and great wine. 10000/10 recommend
Fantastic trip!! It was...
Hannah_B
, May 2022
The best Italy tour possible!
Georgia_F
, May 2022
This was the best day we had during our 28 days in Italy. If you love the best food Italy offers, you owe it to yourself to take this tour. Allesandro, our guide, was passionate, funny and fully informed on everything we experienced. Generous amounts of food and wine were provided throughout the day. Everyone involved in the day was first-class and lots of fun. Worth the time and money. Wonderful! ❤️
Wonderful food and wine experience!
Ian_A
, Apr 2022
Wonderful experience! This was a tour that you could never put together in your own. We toured a parmigiana factory, prosciutto factory and a balsamic production experience. Each of these experiences were extremely personal and enlightening. There also were tastings in each venue with a phenomenal lunch. I was extremely impressed with the quality and character of the food. A home made taste of the region! Alessandro was a great guide and would highly recommend anyone in the region take this trip.
Best tour ever!
James_B
, Apr 2022
Best tour ever!
Vaughn_R
, Apr 2022
An amazing day - book it!
Susan_G
, Apr 2022
Website would not let me...
Mark_O
, Apr 2022
Brilliant day
Michael_E
, Apr 2022
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