Pasta Class with Parmigiano & Balsamic Tour from Bologna

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Highlights

  • Taste Parmesan at a family-owned factory.

  • Savor aged balsamic vinegar in Modena.

  • Master pasta-making with a local expert.

  • Enjoy a full lunch with local specialties.

  • Immerse yourself in Bologna’s food traditions.

Summary

Indulge in Bologna’s culinary treasures with visits to a Parmesan factory, a traditional balsamic vinegar acetaia, and a pasta-making class—plus a lunch of your creations and regional delicacies.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
19
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€175.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€165.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

Experience Emilia-Romagna's culinary excellence on this immersive day trip from Bologna. Visit a family-owned Parmesan factory to watch the traditional cheese-making process and taste its creamy, nutty flavors at different ages, and uncover the secrets of “black gold” along with a guided tasting of varieties aged up to 25 years at a historic balsamic vinegar acetaia. You'll even roll up your sleeves for a hands-on pasta-making class, where you’ll create fresh pasta with the guidance of a local expert. Finally, sit down to a satisfying lunch featuring your handmade pasta and other regional specialties, such as gnocco fritto and cold cuts, paired with local wines. This small-group tour ensures a personal and enriching experience for food lovers seeking to discover Bologna’s renowned culinary heritage.

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What’s included?

  • 7 food tastings and 2 drinks (enough food for a full meal)

  • Pasta-making class

  • Guided tour of Parmesan cheese factory and balsamic vinegar producer

  • Comfortable round-trip transportation

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • This tour is in English.

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Dairy free, Gluten free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.

  • This tour is not suitable for vegans nor those with celiac disease.

  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email Devour Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.

  • Comfortable shoes recommended.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted.

Pricing

PRICING FOR BOLOGNA DAY TRIP WITH PASTA MAKING CLASS VALID FROM 4TH OF FEBRUARY

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€195.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€185.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00

PRICING FOR BOLOGNA DAY TRIP WITH PASTA MAKING CLASS FOR MONDAYS ONLY VALID FROM 17TH OF MARCH

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€175.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€165.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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