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This was, without question, the highlight of our trip. The tour is a full-day, premium experience that offers a deep, educational, and absolutely delicious look into the food culture of the Modena region. The Day's Journey: Our driver, Luka, picked us up near our hotel at 7 AM along with 5 other guests and drove us to Modena where we stopped for coffee and pastries and met our guide, Ricardo. Stop 1: Parmigiano Reggiano Factory. Ricardo guided us in detail through the entire process of making this "King of Cheese." The tour concluded with generous sampling and some wine and an opportunity to pick up some cheeses to go. Stop 2: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. We learned the intricate, artisanal process of creating genuine D.O.P. balsamic vinegar. The tasting was fantastic, paired perfectly with homemade baked goods. We now understand what real DOP balsamic vinegar is. and no we have never had it until now. Stop 3: Local Winery. The tour in an intimate tasting room with a sampling of three unique local wines and a large plate of local meats and cheeses completed a perfect end to the food portion of the day. The Guide & The Value: Ricardo is an exceptional guide—a ball of energy with a genuine passion for his subject. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the history, science, and artistry of cheese, vinegar, and wine making gave us a profound appreciation for the D.O.P. rating. This was an amazing, educational experience we could not have found otherwise. Exceptional Service: The tour naturally ran longer than scheduled—a great sign! Our driver, Luka, worked tirelessly to get us to the train station on time, and thanks to his efforts, we literally got on the train as the doors were closing. Kudos to Luka! While this tour may seem pricey, the combination of custom pick-up/drop-off, a dedicated driver and guide all day, and the enormous amount of high-quality food and drink makes it an incredible value. Highly recommended! While this is a great educational tour, we don't think this is suitable for kids. This is a tour through the cheese and vinegar factories that requires some care. There is a lot of standing around listening to Ricardo talk about the history and the manufacturing processes and each stop included lots of wines. The van ride to and from Modena is around an hour or so in a full van that may not be comfortable for kids.
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One of the best experiences we've ever had. Such a great time, amazing staff, awesome group. Just fantastic. 5 stars all around!
We had the best day! Riccardo was funny and knowledgeable. Loved sitting down with locals and hearing their stories!!!
Thid tour far exceeded expectations. The guide was awesome and made the day very fun. The three stops were unbelievable. It was an awesome tour.
What a fun tour. Ricardo was super knowledgeable and the mix of activities was perfect! Our hosts at each venue were enthusiastic and happy to share there special artisanal products and history!
Amazing experience! Mattia was super fun to walk around Bologna with. He shared with us numerous anecdotes and stories about the city and its people which made the food tour a truly memorable experience. If you are on the fence to book it, here's what I have to say to you - BOOK IT! You are not going to regret it.
I took this tour solo and had a great time. Our group was relatively small, consisting of 5 people, all from America. They were lovely and we had a good time chatting in the car and while doing the tastings. Each stop (after the first stop for coffee & a pastry) has a learning component and a tasting that involves both wine and food (at every stop). The Balsamic Vinegar experience was the best part by far, surprising me as I'm not a fan of store bought balsamic. Be prepared to consume a decent amount of food and wine. By the end of the tour we each had had at least 5 glasses of wine, some of us far more. Riccardo is an absolutely fantastic tour guide! He brought so much energy to the group & was full of fun facts. He was friends with the producers at each stop, so was easily able to ask them questions and translate answers if he didn't know. I would recommend this tour, as it was the highlight of my time in Bologna.
Riccardo was wonderful-- as was the entire experience!! Def recommend this tour-- it was great fun and a fantastic way to spend the day!
Our day with Ricardo from Bologna was a fantastic day starting with caffe/cornetto on way out of town. Parmigiano Reggiano factory tour and tasting, so interesting! Our balsamic tasting with lovely Patrizia and her amazing dishes. And finally our wine pairing at a beautiful property amongst the vineyards
Ricardo is beyond amazing! He is very knowledgeable about the area, the products and the process. And, he has great relationships with the businesses we visited. Ricardo was entertaining and warm! We had a great time!
