Top Bologna Bus Tours

The Bologna food region is one of the most famous in Italy, but finding the best producers to visit on your own takes hours of research. On this culinary tour, visit local and family-run producers most tourists miss for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples along the way, and indulge in breakfast and a multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings.

Explore the culinary traditions of Bologna with this small-group half-day food tour. Join a guide for a small-group walking tour and taste local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bolognese ragu, and mortadella. Begin the tour with a gourmet coffee, visit markets, and meet artisans at work to see how tortellini are made.

Devote a day to the food, supercars, and wine of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region with this customizable tour. Opt to include round-trip transport from Bologna, Modena, or Florence, or choose to meet at the start point near Modena. No matter what you choose, your itinerary is the same with visits to Maranello’s Ferrari Museum, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a winery, a balsamic vinegar producer, and lunch in a family-run agriturismo.

Modena's Food Valley is Italy's culinary heart, but getting around this rural area to visit producers for tours and tastings can be a challenge. Take the guesswork out of your logistics with this full-day food tour, which includes round-trip transportation directly from Bologna. Visit a dairy to learn how Parmigiano Reggiano is made, plus a balsamic vinegar producer and a Lambrusco winery. Cap off your tour with a sit-down lunch featuring fresh pasta and other specialties from Modena before heading back to Bologna with your group.

Get a taste of the flavors of Bologna on this small-group food tour. Consider both breakfast and lunch sorted, along with plenty of opportunities to try artisanal eats and local specialities from historical vendors. Pick from cheeses, handmade pasta, balsamic vinegar, gelato and much more. Learn about the city's history from your guide during your tour, putting everything you try in this experience into context.

Travel in comfort with a private, fully personalized half-day sightseeing ride to Modena from Bologna with your English-speaking Welcome Driver. Decide how to spend your time, how long to stay at each stop, or follow our suggested itinerary. Your friendly local driver shares insights on Modena’s history, culture, and world-famous automotive heritage, ensuring a relaxed, stress-free journey without the pressure of long walks or group tours. Explore the Modena Historic Center, including Piazza Grande and Modena Cathedral, then continue to the Ferrari Museum Maranello to see iconic cars and racing history. Pickup and drop-off are included, with private transport and a flexible schedule. Your driver adapts the ride to your preferences, allowing extra time at favorite stops or optional detours, creating a fully tailored experience in Modena.

This tour offers a seamless way to explore two enchanting medieval villages in just one day, freeing you from the inconvenience of arranging a rental car. Benefit from the comfort of private transport, accompanied by a locally born and raised guide who brings fascinating insights. Highlights along the way include a traditional lunch, an olive oil tasting session in Brisighella, and a leisurely walk through the historic heart of Dozza.

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Explore Bologna from a unique perspective with a combo ticket for the Bologna Open Bus and the San Luca Express train. Enjoy a scenic ride that takes you to the iconic Basilica of San Luca, set in the beautiful Bolognese hills. The hop-on hop-off bus allows you to discover key sights at your own pace, with an audio guide to share the city's rich history and architecture. A food tasting voucher is included to indulge in local flavors, making this tour a delightful blend of culture and cuisine. Perfect for families and history enthusiasts, this tour runs daily and is wheelchair accessible with prior notice. - Round-trip ticket to San Luca Basilica and hop-on hop-off bus - Audio guides in multiple languages for an enriching experience - Enjoy local delicacies with a food tasting voucher - Staff

Don't forget your camera at home because you will see something you will like to show to all your dear ones once back home! You will take part in the live production of the typical products considered some of the best food in the world like the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP and Prosciutto DOP visiting selected trusted family run farmers. You will have the possibility to discovering the behind the scenes of the making of the products and ask questions to the experts that will be our guests. Every visit will include a rich tasting paired to local wines like the white Pignoletto and the red Lambrusco.

Emilia-Romagna's overlapping Food Valley and Motor Valley are two of the region's highlights, but getting around on your own can be stressful and time-consuming. Leave the driving to the professionals on this tour that includes round-trip transport from Bologna. Visit a dairy farm and balsamic vinegar producer to learn how these two gourmet specialties are produced and enjoy tastings, plus marvel at Italy's most iconic sports cars at the Ferrari Museum before heading back to Bologna.

Motor Valley is home to some of Italy’s most iconic car manufacturers, but the factories and museums are hard to get between. Save hours with this tour that takes you to three of the top destinations for sports car enthusiasts in Emilia Romagna: the Ferrari Museum; Lamborghini Museum and Factory; and Pagani Museum and Factory.

See how they make the cheese, from the milk to the big wheels. Taste freshly made ricotta and 3 different ages of parmigiano. Sometimes we go to Parma, sometimes we go to Modena to taste the best prosciutto. Taste a hearty, traditional lunch, with homemade specialties, typical products and cakes. Understand the astonishing difference between the traditional balsamic and the industrial one. Learn more about Emilia Romagna traditions. I can't run the tour for only one person

MOTOR*STARS (since 2004) takes you to discover Italy’s iconic Motor Valley on a stress-free, seamless full-day tour from Bologna. Designed for true car enthusiasts, this experience gives you privileged access to the world of Italian supercars: - Ferrari Museum in Maranello - Shuttle for the Panoramic Tour inside the Fiorano track and Viale Enzo Ferrari in the Ferrari Plant - Lamborghini Museum *** Lamborghini factory can be added by selecting "GOLD" option (if available) *** Travel in a small group (maximum 7 guests) for a more personal and exclusive atmosphere, with transfers in a licensed luxury Mercedes van. Between visits, enjoy a traditional Bolognese lunch with drinks included, for a complete and authentic experience. This isn’t just a tour — it’s the easiest way to experience the best of the Motor Valley in one unforgettable day. Tour conducted in English.

This experience is built as a one-day, no-compromise introduction to Emilia-Romagna, combining its most iconic flavors with its most famous brand in a single, seamless itinerary. What sets it apart is direct access to real producers — working dairies, acetaie, and wineries — where visits and tastings are led by the people who actually make Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and Lambrusco. Nothing is staged or rushed. Unlike standard food tours, this experience also includes skip-the-line entry to the Ferrari Museum, creating a unique link between Emilia-Romagna’s culinary heritage and its Motor Valley legacy. With small groups (max 8 guests), a relaxed countryside lunch at a producer’s estate, and convenient pickup options, this tour delivers maximum value, authenticity, and comfort in one unforgettable day.

Discover the secrets to Bolognese cuisine in a local’s home with this half-day private cooking class. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni during this hands-on class. After the pasta workshop, relax over a meal to sample what you prepared alongside local red and white wines.

Maximize your time with this half-day immersion into Italy's Food Valley. Escape Bologna to go behind the scenes of the region's icons. Witness the birth of Parmigiano Reggiano at an artisanal dairy, and discover an ancient Acetaia to taste "Black Gold" Balsamic. Exclusive highlight: taste a unique cherry-based balsamic condiment in a house surrounded by cherry trees. Crown your morning at a family-run winery with a vineyard walk and a glass of fresh Pignoletto. Enjoy a "Pranzo Contadino" (Country Lunch) featuring premium cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and others local wines like Lambrusco and Barbera. This is the "full experience in half the time," offering deep cultural insight and world-class gastronomy. Designed for foodies seeking a premium, intimate atmosphere with comfortable transport, returning to Bologna by early afternoon with your day still wide open. Experience the soul of Emilian tradition through its people, scenic hills, and authentic flavors.

The countryside between Bologna and Parma (known as Food Valley) is famous for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar, but it's not easy to visit producers on your own. On this tour, you'll gain access to two traditional farms to learn how these gourmet specialties are made, plus sample different ages of each during a guided tasting. Choose to get around with your own car or opt for a tour with transportation included for smooth logistics.

Motor☆Stars PURPLE Tour offer you the opportunity to visit the Ducati, Ferrari, Lamborghini Headquarters in the "Italian Motor Valley" from Bologna in only 1 day. During this full-day tour you will enjoy the visit to the Ducati factory, the Ducati museum, the Ferrari museum, the Lamborghini museum, the Lamborghini factory tour (with GOLD version with extra charge - subject to reconfirmation), all transfers with a licensed luxury Mercedes van, all privileged entrances, an authentic Bolognese lunch. Tours are operated in English. If vacancies available on the TripAdvisor / Viator calendar are not enough for your party - or - the tour you like is not scheduled yet, please visit the MotorStars website and ask if add a new tour is possible, thank you (calendar is constantly updated).

Travel in comfort on a private, fully personalized evening sightseeing ride in Bologna with an English-speaking local driver. Enjoy flexible, door-to-door transport while discovering the city after dark, when medieval streets and lively piazzas glow with atmosphere. Explore highlights such as Piazza Maggiore, admire the exterior of Basilica of San Petronio, and see the iconic Two Towers at a relaxed pace. Continue by car to panoramic viewpoints at San Michele in Bosco and the hilltop Sanctuary of San Luca for sweeping nighttime views. Your friendly driver shares local tips while you choose the pace, adjust stops, and enjoy a calm, crowd-free experience tailored entirely to your interests, with convenient central pickup and drop-off included.

Join exclusive half day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Marmalade, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit. Then, dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and different typical local products. Light lunch means that there is no main course, but tasting of local food. Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!

The perfect tour for FERRARI LOVERS! Don't miss the opportunity to discover how the Ferrari myth started and the evolution of these amazing cars. The guided factory tour with the shuttle-bus drives you around the main buildings of the "Cittadella" (small city), how the factory is called… an exclusive tour around the premises and the Fiorano Track. Have fun testing a real Ferrari simulator! Self-guided visits of the two famous Ferrari Museums (private guide on request with an extra cost). A private driver will take you around all locations (pick up and drop off included) MIN. PEOPLE REQUESTED: 2 From 2 to 3/4 pp car From 4 to 7 pp minivan

Discover the authentic flavors and fast-paced spirit of Emilia-Romagna on this full-day tour from Bologna. Begin your journey with guided visits to two local producers — a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a traditional balsamic vinegar “acetaia” in Modena countryside — where you’ll learn centuries-old techniques and enjoy rich tastings straight from the source. Continue to the iconic Ferrari Museum in Maranello and step into the world of Italian excellence, where innovation meets passion for speed (free time to visit, no guided tour). Between visits, savor a light countryside lunch featuring regional specialties and relax as your driver takes care of every detail. With small-group transport and pickup from Bologna, this tour combines gourmet heritage, scenic landscapes, and legendary motors — the very best of Emilia-Romagna in one unforgettable day.