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Food & Motorvalley in 1 day

Parmesan cheese, Balsamic vinegar, Pagani & Ferrari

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Explore Italy’s worldwide famous Food & Motor Valley with our exclusive new private tour from Bologna

Maximize your time in Bologna with this the most complete experience to discover the food and motor valley. Book the best private food and motor tour from Bologna.

Discover behind the scenes how Parmesan cheese is made, learn about the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, enter the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, and visit the atelier and the collection of Pagani super sports cars that impress with their technology and design.

Duration:

9 hours

Availability:

Monday to Saturday except bank holidays

Starting time:

8:00am

Program

Embark on the most thrilling and unforgettable private food and motor tour from Bologna!

Nestled in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, the Italian Food and Motor Valley is a true hidden gem of global renown. This extraordinary area is a hub of excellence, home to iconic brands, passionate collectors, international circuits, specialized training centers, and the producers of some of Italy’s finest foods—all concentrated in one unique region.

Your journey into the flavors of Emilia begins with a visit to a Parmesan cheese producer. Witness firsthand every stage of the creation of Parmigiano Reggiano, uncover its thousand-year-old history, and observe how its production has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages.
From the cooking of the milk to the formation of the iconic wheels and the salting process, the tour will immerse you in the most significant phases of its craftsmanship. The highlight is the awe-inspiring aging room, where hundreds of Parmesan wheels are carefully stored. The visit concludes with a delightful tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano aged to perfection at different stages.

Next, you’ll head to the Pagani headquarters. The museum hosts an exclusive collection of limited-edition masterpieces that have defined the brand’s history, from the earliest sketches to the latest Zonda and Huayra models. Alongside the very first Zonda from 1998, you’ll marvel at iconic creations like the Zonda Cinque, Zonda R, and Huayra.

You will step onto the Pagani factory floors and experience firsthand the meticulous attention to detail, the innovative use of materials, and the pursuit of performance and design inspired by the wind. “The car atelier surpasses time, like an unrelenting wind,” is the motto of Horacio Pagani.

The day continues with a visit to a traditional balsamic vinegar producer. Made from fermented grape must, aged vinegar, and wine vinegar, then matured in wooden barrels, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a condiment with ancient roots that has seamlessly adapted to the flavors of modern cuisine. During the visit, you’ll uncover the history and production process of this exceptional product, culminating in a delightful tasting of balsamic vinegars aged to perfection.

After a light lunch featuring local specialties, including homemade pasta, you’ll head to the world-renowned Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Located near the factory, the museum showcases the history of Italy’s most prestigious car manufacturer. It features both a permanent exhibition and temporary exhibits highlighting key moments and current topics in the history of the Prancing Horse.

For an added thrill, you can enrich your day with an optional Ferrari test drive on the legendary roads of the Italian Motor Valley!

The tour includes:
  • transportation by private air-conditioned deluxe car/minivan with professional driver
  • pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Bologna and Bologna train station. Pick-up from other cities or Bologna airport available on request
  • Amazing Italy top-rated guide service
  • private visit to a Parmesan Cheese producer with tasting
  • private visit to a Traditional Balsamic vinegar producer with tasting
  • visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello (ticket and reservation, skip-the-line)
  • Pagani Factory & Museum tour (ticket and reservation, skip-the-line)
  • light lunch at a local restaurant with wine included
  • bottled water available on board
  • A lot of fun and wonderful memories!
  • transportation by private air-conditioned deluxe car/minivan with professional driver
  • pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Bologna and Bologna train station. Pick-up from other cities or Bologna airport available on request
  • Amazing Italy top-rated guide service
  • private visit to a Parmesan Cheese producer with tasting
  • private visit to a Traditional Balsamic vinegar producer with tasting
  • visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello (ticket and reservation, skip-the-line)
  • Pagani Factory & Museum tour (ticket and reservation, skip-the-line)
  • light lunch at a local restaurant with wine included
  • bottled water available on board
  • A lot of fun and wonderful memories!
Prices per person:

2 pax: Eur 849,00
3 pax: Eur 658,00
4 pax: Eur 562,00
5 pax: Eur 505,00
6 pax: Eur 588,00

Group quotations on request.

Prices are subject to confirmation at booking time. There might be prices increase on occasion of big events and due to the rise in raw materials and VAT.

Additional info
  • Starting time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
  • Please note that walking through assembly lines inside the Ferrari factory floor is only for owners, journalists and sponsors; Ferrari directly manages these tours.
  • The experiences can be enriched with a Ferrari test-drive on real roads. Prices and availability on request.
  • Optimize your time: are you leaving Bologna by train after the tour or do you need to get off at Bologna airport to catch a flight? Come on the tour and bring your luggage with you!
  • It is recommended to book any rail travel from Bologna after 6:15pm to allow time for any traffic delays on your return journey.
  • This tour can be arranged with departure from Florence, Milan, Verona and Venice.
  • Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation.

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