About this tour
A seven-hour circuit through Emilia-Romagna's industrial heritage and culinary traditions. You'll tour working Parmigiano Reggiano dairies and balsamic vinegar producers in the countryside near Modena, tasting products of different ages at each stop. Lunch—a tasting menu showcasing local pairings—happens at a vinegar maker's facility. Both the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums round out the day, accessed via skip-the-line entry. Small group (max eight), air-conditioned van transport included from Bologna.
Highlights
- Meet Parmigiano makers; taste wheels aged 12, 24, 36+ months
- Walk through balsamic vinegar cellars; sample aged varieties
- Lunch pairing local cheese, cured meats, vinegar reductions
- Ferrari Museum: engineering and design from Maranello
- Lamborghini Museum: visionary machines and brand history
- Direct access to producers' knowledge; no middleman guide
- Countryside farm setting; authentic working environments
What to expect
Expect hands-on producer tours where staff explain processes directly—no professional guide filters the experience. You'll walk through climate-controlled aging rooms, see how balsamic darkens over decades, and taste the difference between young and mature wheels of Parmigiano. Lunch is modest (no main course), designed to highlight how local products pair together rather than fill you up. Museum visits are self-guided once inside, though entry is expedited. Allow time in the van between locations; the day is structured around driving between countryside producers and two museum sites.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for farm visits. Notify the operator of food allergies beforehand. The tour is not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal or cardiovascular concerns. Gratuities aren't included. Your driver handles transport only; producers' staff conduct all tours and tastings.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.