Bologna Food Valley and Ferrari Experience

Experience two sides of Emilia-Romagna in one day: its world-famous food traditions and its passion for legendary Italian cars.

Travel from Bologna into the countryside to discover how Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena are made. Meet local producers, explore the places where these specialties are created and aged, and enjoy guided tastings that bring centuries of regional tradition to life.

Your food experience also includes a light lunch featuring local products, before changing pace and heading to Maranello, the heart of Ferrari country.

At the Ferrari Museum, enjoy free time to explore the collection independently, admiring historic models, racing cars, trophies, and the story behind one of Italy's most recognizable automotive brands.

With transportation from Bologna and a maximum of 8 travelers, this full-day experience is an easy way to discover the Food Valley and Motor Valley of Emilia-Romagna in a single day.

What's included?

Round-trip transportation from Bologna for the duration of the tour in a small group
Guided visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy followed by tasting
Guided visit to a producer of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO with tasting
Light lunch / tasting of local specialties at the premises of balsamic vinegar producer
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bologna city center, when the selected option includes hotel pickup

Please note

Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
All visits and tastings will be conducted by the producers' team and might involve other guests; there won't be a private guide accompanying you throughout the day.
The visits will be held in the countryside farms, make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. Inside the cellar / storage / etc. the temperature could be low even during summer period.
Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance in advance
The pickup will be from your hotel in Bologna city center or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation. Please note that if you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your train, as we could advise on the best suitable arrival time. It could take 15 to 20 minutes to exit the underground train station where most of the high speed trains arrive. It means that you should arrive in Bologna no later than 08:30 am for the pickup at 08:50 am. We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances. When you select option "Pickup from meeting point", pickup will be from piazza XX Settembre in Bologna, no pickup from hotel is included in this option.