Foodie’s Delight Tour (From Modena or Bologna) – Parmesan, Balsamic & Ham

By /
Rows of aged Parmigiano Reggiano wheels on wooden shelves in a caseificio aging room

TripAdvisor Rating

Rated 4.9 ★★★★★ — Based on 269 reviews on TripAdvisor

Guests love our passionate guides, authentic food experiences, generous tastings, and seamless organisation.

View on TripAdvisor

Half-day tour from Modena or Bologna — 3 producers, 3 tastings, transport included — from €165 per adult

Looking for an authentic food experience?
Join our Foodie's Delight Tour – Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar & cured meats in one unforgettable day.

Book Now

Small-Group Culinary Tour

Join a guided food experience between Modena and Bologna, visiting the artisanal producers of Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto or salami — with tastings at each stop and a light lunch included.

Cheese makers processing curds in large copper vats in a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
The dairy visit starts while production is underway — you watch the cheesemakers work the curds in the copper vats before they are lifted and moulded.
Wooden barrels aging traditional balsamic vinegar in an Modena acetaia
Man expertly slicing a cured prosciutto leg on a stand at an Emilian ham producer

Tour Details

  • Start time: 8:30 AM from Modena / 7:30 AM from Bologna (with hotel pickup)
  • End time: ~1:00 PM standard / ~3:30 PM with winery brunch / ~4:00 PM with cooking class
  • Frequency: Daily, year-round, 7 days a week
  • Transport: Included — small-group van
  • Language: English only
  • Price: From €165 per adult — discounts for children, groups, and self-drivers
  • Payment: Deposit to reserve; balance due 7 days before the tour

Itinerary by Day

  • Monday to Wednesday: Parmesan, balsamic, and automatic upgrade to full prosciuttificio visit with a light lunch tasting.
  • Thursday to Saturday: Parmesan, balsamic, and MUSA. Option to upgrade to a full prosciuttificio (Leonardi or Guerzoni) during booking.
  • Sunday: Parmesan, balsamic, and MUSA only. No upgrades available.

What's Included

  • Full guided visits with tastings at each stop: Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, ham/salami at MUSA or selected prosciuttificio
  • Gourmet cured meat tasting included in the price
  • Optional add-ons: winery brunch, cooking class, Ferrari Museum drop-off
  • Booking system displays all available options dynamically before checkout
Casaro breaking open a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano at an Emilian dairy

Discount Options

  • Driving yourself? Use code MYCAR at checkout for 20% off
  • Want a shorter tour? Use code SKIP2023 to skip the ham stop and get 20% off

Additional Tour Upgrades

Travel Tip for Bologna Guests

We recommend taking the train to Modena (20 minutes, €4–€7) to avoid traffic delays. thetrainline.com

This is a countryside producer tour — you visit working farms and factories outside the city, with transport included from Modena or Bologna. If you are looking for an in-city tasting experience, our Modena food walking tour covers the historic centre with stops at local shops and markets on foot.

Book Your Tour

Use the calendar below to check availability and see your final price — all discounts applied before payment. Reserve with a deposit; balance due 7 days before the tour.

Searching Availability...

Payment & Booking

  • Book securely online via credit card or PayPal
  • Deposit required to reserve; balance due 7 days before the tour
  • Click "Continue" in the calendar to view all options and upgrades before checkout
Gourmet farmer's brunch spread — an optional upgrade to the Foodies Delight Tour
Don't forget to add our great farmer's brunch to your tour.

Small print: ending times are estimates — guests should not have imminent travel arrangements immediately after the tour.

Discover more from Emilia Delizia

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Scroll to Top