Bologna to Parmigiano: Private day trip
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5h 30mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
Spend a day immersing yourself in the food of Emilia-Romagna. Start with witnessing the production process of fine Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, then head to a Balsamic Vinegar Acetaia in Modena, before returning to Bologna.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Bologna whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your private driver will transport you comfortably from Bologna to key culinary sites nearby, including producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar, before guiding you back to Bologna.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions BIO Reggiani Dairy and Acetaia San Matteo should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From US$173
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalUS$519
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Bologna
You choose the pickup spot. BIO Reggiani Dairy
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discoverStop: 2 hours - admission not included
Acetaia San Matteo
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discoverStop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Back to Bologna
We’ll take you back to your starting point.Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Yes, both facilities require advance booking. BIO Reggiani Dairy has specific viewing hours and limited tour capacity. Acetaia San Matteo operates by appointment only as a small family business. Booking ahead ensures your spot and lets you coordinate timing for optimal production viewing at the dairy.
BIO Reggiani Dairy is located approximately 28 miles (45 kilometers) northwest of Bologna in the heart of Parmigiano-Reggiano production territory. The drive takes about 45-50 minutes each way through scenic Emilia-Romagna countryside, passing through the agricultural regions that make this cheese possible.
Allow 2 hours at BIO Reggiani Dairy to tour production areas, visit aging rooms, and enjoy a tasting of different aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. At Acetaia San Matteo, plan 90 minutes for the intimate tour, learning about traditional balsamic vinegar production, and a leisurely tasting session pairing vinegar with regional specialties.
An acetaia is a traditional balsamic vinegar production facility, typically located in attics where temperature fluctuations help the aging process. Acetaia San Matteo is family-run, offering small-group tours that explain the lengthy production process and provide tastings pairing this precious condiment with local foods in intimate, personalized settings.
Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced exclusively in five provinces of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy following strict traditional methods unchanged for centuries. This protected designation ensures authentic quality. The cheese requires at least 12 months aging, with many wheels aged 24-36 months, developing complex flavors that make it globally prized.
At the dairy, taste Parmigiano-Reggiano at different ages, from 12 months to 36+ months, discovering how flavors develop. The acetaia tasting pairs various aged balsamic vinegars with local products like Parmigiano, demonstrating traditional uses. Both experiences deepen appreciation for these time-honored Emilian specialties and artisanal production methods.
You'll witness the complete traditional production process, from milk simmering in giant copper cauldrons to curd cutting and the impressive aging rooms where massive wheels rest on wooden shelves.
Early morning offers the best production viewing at the dairy, as cheese-making begins early and most active work happens before midday. Arriving at opening time (around 8:00) lets you see milk being transformed into cheese. The acetaia tour timing is flexible since aging barrels are always accessible.
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