About this tour

• Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — secure your spot and pay only a deposit now, with the balance due 7 days before the tour.
• Duration: 4.5 hours (depends on options added)
• Starting times: Tour begins at 8:30 am from Modena or 7:30 am from Bologna.
• Guide language: English (Spanish limited availability)
• Use Code Mycar if you are driving your own vehicle for the duration of the tour for a 20% off.

Highlights

• Visit Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto producers with guided tastings.
• Options to upgrade the prosciutto visit or add a farmer’s brunch and winery cooking class.
• Small-group experience with convenient pick-up locations in Modena or Bologna.

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• Book with Flexibility: Reserve your spot by paying only a deposit today, with the balance due 7 days before the tour.

• Small-Group Culinary Tour: Join a guided journey from Modena to Bologna, exploring the artisanal production of Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto.

• Unforgettable Experiences:

  • Taste freshly made Parmesan, aged to perfection.
  • Discover the secrets behind authentic balsamic vinegar.
  • Learn about the passion and craft of Italian ham production.

• Tour Details:

  • Departure from Modena Central Station or your hotel at 8:30 am.
  • Available 7 days a week, year-round.
  • Tour concludes in Modena at approximately 2:00 pm.

• Discount Options:

  • Use your own car: Apply coupon code MYCAR for 20% off.
  • Skip the prosciutto: Use code skip2023 for 20% off and a shorter tour featuring only Parmesan and balsamic.

• Additional Options:

  • Option to upgrade to a full prosciutto facility visit on select days.
  • Add a winery brunch or cooking class to extend your culinary adventure.

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Tours For The Year 2025

It includes 3 stops.

(Parmesan, balsamic and ham and salami) and gourmet tasting with possible additions:

• • You Can upgrade the prosciutto visit to a full production tour if you choose this upgrade we will visit Prosciuttificio Leonardi or Guerzoni instead of MUSA* . The upgrade is available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

• • Tour begins in Modena at 8.30 am, or 7.30 am in Bologna (extra pick up). The foodie’s delight tour ends at about 13.00* hours  in Modena. If you add the winery brunch the tour will finish at 15.30, if you add the cooking class expect to finish at about 16.00.

• • Full Parmesan cheese production visits with generous tasting.

• • Visit Balsamic vinegar producer with tasting and possibility to buy at bargain prices.

• • Visit to Villani’s Salami world famous Parma ham, mortadella and prosciutto San Daniele with guided tour and tasting directly  at the Salami Factory in Modena. See Musa for info.

• • Cured meat tasting at the end of the tour included in the price*.

• • Additional extra available during booking.

• • Pay by credit card, Paypal.

• • Prices: Please use the booking calendar below to price your tour, and do not forget to push the “continue button” to display all the options of the tour.

Optional Extra Add On.

NEW: Now you can upgrade the prosciutto ham visit, with a little extra you can visit a full prosciutto facility at prosciuttificio, instead of the MUSA.  Just start the booking and on the second page you can choose this upgrade. In this the tour will include Parmesan, balsamic and a full prosciutto ham producer with a generous tasing.

• • Additional extra  Brunch & cooking class at the organic winery can be added to this tour*

• • Bologna one way pick up. We will pick you up from your hotel at these location and after the tour we drop off in Modena where you can explore the town, visit the Ferrari Museum or just continue your journey from the well connected station*.

 

BONUS OPTIONS

• • If you want to drive your own car add “mycar” as coupon at the check out for some money off.

• • Add the Maranello free drop off if you want to see the Ferrari Museum at no additional charge from us. You will be able to continue your journey with the shuttles buses running from the museum to Modena train station (and Casa Enzo Ferrari).

 

About this tour.

In summary, our value-packed small group food tour from Modena offers a unique and memorable opportunity to explore the captivating world of Italian cuisine. Unveiling the secrets of Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, and ham production, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the region’s rich culinary heritage. Don’t miss the chance to savor the authentic tastes of Italy and create cherished memories as you journey through the enchanting landscapes of Modena and Bologna. Book your unforgettable food tour today and indulge in the unparalleled flavors that have made these regions famous around the world.

To address some frequently asked questions, we’d like to clarify the following:

Our food tours are conducted EXCLUSIVELY IN ENGLISH, offering an accessible and enjoyable experience for our international guests. Departure points for our tours include Modena train station, central Modena hotels, Bologna train station, and Bologna hotels, ensuring convenience for all participants.

With morning tour pick-ups scheduled at approximately 8:30 am in Modena and 7:30 am in Bologna, our tours are carefully timed to provide an immersive experience. Should the morning tour timings not suit your schedule, consider joining our delightful afternoon aperitivo tours.

Our Foodie’s Delight tours are designed for small groups, providing a personalized experience. During the low season, you may even find yourself on a semi-private tour. Please note that we do not offer fully private tours for this package.

For pricing information, kindly use the calendar available on our website to generate a self-quote. Email inquiries for quotes will be redirected to this page for self-quotation.

With these clarifications in mind, we invite you to embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through the enchanting landscapes of Modena and Bologna, experiencing the authentic tastes of Italy’s gastronomic treasures

Some small print.

*ending times are estimates, guests should not have imminent travel arrangements right after the tour.

*lunch and cooking classes, pick ups  and other extra are options and not included in the default price of the foodie’s delight tour. These options are displayed as you progress in the booking. Lunch must booked at least 48 hours in advance. Cooking class & lunch not available on Sundays.

*When we say small and semi private tour the mean that: we use small people carrier vans to take our guests around, our tour will be always in small groups, and personable and we will always make best effort to maintain it this way, however during busy periods on and around Italian national holidays the ham location  might have company events and other larger group of guests visiting at the same time, this happens only very occasionally.  Time of tour are estimates delays might occur. When booking this tour you also agree to these terms and conditions we strongly suggest to avoid making booking if this factors are an issue for you.

*during Italian national holidays and the covid emergency till further notice the tasting might not be available and a high quality cured meat gourmet take away gift  will be given to the participants.

*Monday to Thursday is Leonardi and Friday and Saturday is Guerzoni. This also depends on our planning and producer availability, when you book the upgrade you acknlowdge this. Clients cannot choose the prosciuttificio, it will be either or.