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From Bologna: One and Only Parmigiano Small Group Tour

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What you’ll do

Dive into the captivating world of cheese-making at Emilia's renowned dairies, the birthplace of the King of all cheeses, Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO. This unique educational experience lets you witness the production of this globally acclaimed cheese first-hand, an opportunity not to be missed for all food enthusiasts.

Highlights

Expert Local Producers: Meet the dairy guide on-site
Traditional Artisans: Discover the traditional, hand-made process used for centuries
Witness the production: Witness the production steps: curdling in copper heaters, salting, ageing in wheel cathedrals
Privileged Insights : Visit an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO producer
The King of Cheese: Tasting session at the end

Itinerary

Duration: Approximately 2 hours + transfer times

Start Time: 8 am

Group Size: 1-7 people

Meeting Points: Hotel pick-up/drop-off is available from Downtown Bologna

8 am Pick-up by Your Driver

Meet the driver at your pre-arranged pick-up point in downtown Bologna

9 am: Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO Dairy:

Start your visit to an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness to almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end

11 am Tour End time

Conclude your activities and return to your hotel or proceed to your next destination

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings

What’s included

Guided visit to the dairy (conducted in English by the dairy staff)

Tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano

Pick up and drop off are included in the all inclusive option

What’s not included

Tips and Gratuities

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

What’s not included

Tips and Gratuities

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Meeting Point

The "All Inclusive" option includes hotel pick-up/drop-off in Downtown Bologna

Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your start time.

Notes

The tour runs rain or shine

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

The tour will commence promptly. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings

Pick-ups: You will be picked up at your hotel downtown. If out of town, you could be asked to pay a further supplement

The tour does not include a private guide; the visit is directly conducted by the producer at fixed times, potentially with other attending guests

Our

drivers

are NOT driver-guides, since this kind of professional profile is forbidden by the Italian law

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Cancellation policy

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 8 days before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 8 days before the activity start time.

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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.