15 Bologna Cheese Tours Worth Flying For

1.Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · from $178Our pick

Take the train from Bologna to Parma, then visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Prosciutto di Parma producer by minibus or van. Watch cheese cooking, brining, aging, ham curing, and tapping before tasting several cheeses, sliced ham, mustards, and local wine. Guides include Sergio, Loris, Matteo, Mattia, and Francesca.

“Highly entertaining and informative - the process for both cheese and prosciutto is just amazing!!”

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2.Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $458

Travel from Bologna or Modena by private vehicle to Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, and a traditional balsamic producer. You get museum admission, guided food visits, tastings, and countryside lunch. Drivers such as Marco, Riccardo, Ricky, Giuseppe, and Mateo have received praise for punctual, friendly service, but this is transport rather than a licensed tour guide.

“Great tour, could not fit enough cheese in my luggage. Guiseppe our driver was really lovely and we used translator to talk which was good.”

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3.Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Spend six hours with Claudio Bonoretti exploring Emilia-Romagna’s food traditions. Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made, meet cows and calves, taste cheese aged 12, 24, and 36 months, sample local salumi and Lambrusco, then visit a family acetaia for aged balsamic vinegar and balsamic-topped gelato. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“This was a great day out! had a really enjoyed this tour with Claudio. who is clearly passionate about his family's products and treated us to a whole range of wonderful experiences. After a lovely breakfast at the Agritorismo we proceeded to the Parmesan production facility and saw every stage in making of the cheese and its certification. We then met the cows and calves and learned about the various types of hay they are fed from the fields around. The overall impression is of a carefully curated and high quality process nit an industrial one. The cheese experience was rounded off by a delicious tasting. Not over yet, the…”

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4.Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $450

Leave Bologna with a private driver and English-speaking guide for three food stops near Modena. Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made in Bazzano, taste Prosciutto di Modena with Lambrusco in Savignano sul Panaro, and visit a family balsamic cellar in Vignola. Guides such as Stella, Matteo, Nicoletta, and Federica add local insight.

“This was one of my family’s most favorite days while visiting Bologna. Our guide Mattheo was very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Every place he took us felt special and unique to the region. All communication was clear and reliable. Our driver was great as well and put us at ease. We were a group of 10 ranging in age from 14-75 and everyone enjoyed themselves. Would definitely recommend!”

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5.Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Emilia-Romagna by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Lambrusco winery, and family-run acetaia, with tastings and a countryside lunch before the Ferrari Museum. Pickup is available in Bologna, Modena, or Florence, with groups capped at eight.

“The stops on the tour were fantastic. It was a fun day and we saw many different places. The guides at each stop were very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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6.Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $222

Travel from Bologna or Modena with a private driver to three Emilia-Romagna producers. See Parmigiano Reggiano made, taste Lambrusco at Gavioli’s historic cellar, and sample aged balsamic vinegar before a traditional lunch. Francesco and Adriano have driven this route, while guides such as Flower and Julia add local detail.

“Amei toda a programação. Excelente!! A degustação foi ótima e o aprendizado também. Poderia ter acrescentado um breve tour na cidade de Modena”

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7.Parmigiano Wine and Balsamic Vinegar Experience from Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $300

Spend a full day with guide Riccardo visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Bologna hills winery, and a small Modena balsamic producer. Taste fresh ricotta, aged cheese, local wines with tigelle and salami, plus 12 and 25-year-old traditional balsamic vinegar. Transport and admission are included.

“Unexpected good company and great food and wines. Also, having the best guide and driver. Well worth the money!”

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8.Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend six hours in a small group visiting an organic Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a traditional balsamic producer in Castelvetro, and Ferrari Museum. You get producer-led tastings, round-trip transport from Bologna, and a driver rather than a private guide. No lunch is included, and the Ferrari visit is self-guided.

“Everything was as expected. Alberto our driver was on time and a pleasure to spend the day with. I recommend this tour if in Bologna.”

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9.Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $271

Leave Bologna by air-conditioned vehicle for a family-run Parmigiano dairy and a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer. Taste aged cheese, ricotta, caciotta, vinegar, jam, wine, and water, then visit Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Producer-led visits are shared, while transportation may include up to eight passengers. Lunch is not included.

“Fantastic experience, everything was well planned from transportation to the visits and tours. Definitely enjoyed the tastings! Recommend”

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10.Modena/Bologna: Ferrari, Lambo, Cheese, Vinegar Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $385

Spend seven hours exploring Emilia-Romagna’s best-known flavors and cars. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, taste traditional balsamic vinegar, enjoy a light farmhouse lunch, and tour Ferrari and Lamborghini museums. A driver handles pickup and transport from Bologna or Modena, while local producers lead the food visits.

“We truly enjoyed the day! The guided tours of Parmesan and Balsamico were very informative and the tastings after were beyond all expectations. Ferrari and Lamborghini museums were great to see as well.”

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11.Modena Food:Prosciutto,Parmigiano,Balsamic,Wine,Lunch,Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $552

Spend 8 to 9 hours tracing Emilia-Romagna’s best-known foods from producer to table. Visit a Parmigiano dairy, prosciutto factory, Modena balsamic producer, and wine museum with tastings and lunch included. Your driver, such as Giuseppe or Gary, handles the road, while local producers lead the food visits. A private guide costs extra.

“Our driver Guissepi was fantastic and very friendly and helpful. We loved every part of this tour but the highlight would have to be the last place that make and sell the prosciutto. Absolutely gobsmacked at the volume and quality of their product. Garry and Valentina were both welcoming and Valentina knowledge of every process and the family business was outstanding. Highly recommend this complete day tour! Just a tip, you will not need dinner!”

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12.Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Traditional balsamic Tour from Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $349

Leave Bologna at 8:30 am for a seven-hour food tour through Modena and Savignano sul Panaro. With guide Ilaria, visit a Parmigiano dairy, a traditional balsamic producer, and a prosciutto aging facility. Tastings and a generous farmhouse lunch are included. Pickup is offered, and the group is limited to eight people.

“Truly a memorable unique experience. Our tour guide immediately felt like an old friend and personalized the day for us.”

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13.Bologna/Modena: Parmesan,Ferrari, Balsamic,Wine Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $430

Travel from Bologna or Modena into Emilia-Romagna’s food country for Parmigiano Reggiano, Lambrusco, traditional balsamic vinegar, and a farmhouse lunch. Local producers lead each tasting, while your English-speaking driver handles the transfers. Finish with skip-the-line entry to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.

“Fantastic day and great communication! All the locations were amazing and the guides extremely informative! Would recommend it for families, as it has something for everyone to enjoy and learn”

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14.Food Excellences:Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Balsamic,Lunch,Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $505

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting a Parmigiano dairy, Prosciutto producer, and Modena balsamic estate. Private transport from Bologna or Modena, tastings, and lunch are included. Driver Marco has earned praise for being punctual and courteous, while Gary and Valentina host the memorable meal at the prosciutto factory.

“What an amazing day! Our driver was so courteous. It isn’t cheap, but the memories of the day will be with us forever.”

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15.Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $249

Travel from Bologna in a small, air-conditioned group to see Parmigiano Reggiano made, taste cheeses at different ages, and visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO producer. The day ends with local food pairings and balsamic tastings. Producer staff lead each visit, while your driver handles the road.

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