Parmigiano & Balsamic Vinegar Tour from Bologna with Pasta Making
7 h
All Day
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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: 18
Latest Reviews
Excellent
Had a wonderful day visiting a parmesan producer and then to a Moderna balsamic producer. At the balsamic producer we made tortellini and tagletelli pasta from scratch then sat down to eat the fruits of our labour. Fantastic car to drive us, fantastic day.
Tripadvisor customer · Dylste ·
Sep 03, 2025
Excellent
Fantastic tour! Our guide Darren was awesome and each of the stops provided so much learning! The pasta at Agriturismo C’a Lunati was fantastic! The owner, Margarita, was so personable and we loved getting to know her! Highly recommend!!
Tripadvisor customer · A ·
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide and driver were fantastic. We learned a lot about the process of making cheese, balsamic vinegar, and pasta! It's hard to say which was our favorite. We highly recommend this tour to get a taste, literally, of the history and culture of food in the region.
Tripadvisor customer · Ka ·
Jul 15, 2025
Excellent
We had the best time on this tour!! Loved our guide Ela D, she was fun and so nice and was happy to share all kinds of information about Italy and Bologna. The cheese factory was really cool to see, the balsamic vinegar was really interesting to learn about at Boni and delicious to try, and the pasta-making and lunch was amazing and so so fun!! Patrizia was a fabulous hostess at Boni, loved getting to meet her. We all felt like family by the end of the day. It was a quick and fun-filled seven hours, and would do it again in a heartbeat! 10/10 recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Kirsten ·
Jul 04, 2025
Excellent
This was a perfect day outside of the city of Bologna with the perfect hostess! Thank you, Benedetta!. It was amazing to watch the process of making Parmigiano-Reggiano and the tastings were fantastic! Then we headed to a lovely family-owned balsamic vinegar business and home located in Modena. The samplings of the aged vinegars were delicious, the product was excellent, and the presentation was amazing! I learned so much and have a better appreciation of this product. Lastly, the visit to Agriturismo Ca’ Lunati for pasta making and a tasty meal was a treat! The location was beautiful and the pasta making class was so much fun! We enjoyed the fruits of our labor. All in all, a highly recommended tour that’s worth every penny!
Viator customer · Gina ·
Jun 30, 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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