Top Emilia-Romagna 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.

The Ferrari Museum in Maranello offers its visitors the opportunity to take an exclusive panoramic tour by electric shuttle inside the Fiorano track and along Viale Enzo Ferrari in Fabbrica. A guide will illustrate the characteristics and contents of the Ferrari circuit, where tests of racing and road cars have taken place since 1972, and of the Ferrari Citadel, the heart of the factories where all the Prancing Horse cars are produced. Of particular interest are the architectural structures created by famous architects such as Renzo Piano, Massimiliano Fuksas, Jean Nouvel, Marco Visconti and Luigi Sturchio. Equally interesting is the carefully preserved historical part, starting from the entrance hall which has been the same since 1947. Then you head to the Fiorano track, used to carry out private tests, and travel along it on the bus listening to the secrets it reveals the guide. The tour lasts 45 minutes and is carried out in Italian and English

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

Discover the delights of Tuscany on a private day trip from Florence. With a knowledgeable private driver, travel through the renowned Chianti wine region to visit the towns of Siena and San Gimignano. See famous landmarks like Siena’s Piazza del Campo, home to the annual Palio horserace, and the medieval hilltop towers of San Gimignano.

Discover Bologna aboard the tourist bus with our staff who will arrange the Reservation and will accompany you to the departure of the tour giving you all the information and relax while the audio guide reveals all the secrets of the city. Admire the monuments and stunning architecture of Bologna. An easy way to get a perspective of the city with a convenient hop-on hop-off tour covering its main historical attractions. At the end of the tour you will enjoy some tastings in the city center. With the Seat Reservation you will be taken directly to the departure of the Bus without queues

Add some Ferrari flair to your Italy vacation with a private test drive around Maranello's streets. Choose from four options when you book online, then head to the piazza by the Ferrari Museum to take the wheel. Up to two passengers can join the ride for an additional fee.

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process, witnessing the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Watch the cheesemaker at work as he carefully lifts the freshly made Parmigiano Reggiano wheels from the traditional cauldron. Explore the brine room and the aging storage. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local sparkling wine for a truly authentic experience.

Skip the tourist food on your trip to Parma, and discover the local delicacies for which the Emilia Romagna region is famed. On a day-long tour, you’ll visit the producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, and Modena balsamic vinegar, enjoying tours and tastings at each site. Even better: Numbers are capped at just eight per tour, for a more intimate small-group experience.

The perfect pick for cruise ship passengers who are arriving at Ravenna Port—this shore excursion makes exploring Venice an effortless mission. After a port pickup, get taken to Venice where you can safely store your luggage. Explore Venice with the perfect combination of walking tour and traveling by water taxi and gondola. Tick off top Venice sights—such as St Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, and Doge’s Palace.

Parma is known as one of Italy's culinary capitals—and this small-group, half-day tour makes tasting the best of the region simple. Following pickup from central Parma, travel beyond city limits to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory where you'll go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting. Next, see how prosciutto di Parma is produced, and enjoy a tasting accompanied by sparkling wine, before returning to Parma proper.

Looking for an authentic experience dedicated to Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena? You’ve found the right place. Welcome to Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, a family-run vinegar house where a centuries-old tradition is still alive. Guided directly by the Malagoli family, you’ll enjoy a warm, personal welcome and a clear, professional introduction to Modena’s legendary “black gold,” surrounded by ancient wooden barrels where balsamic vinegar slowly ages over generations.

Covering Civita di Bagnoregio, Montepulciano, and Orvieto in a single day from Rome requires a driving route across three regions that's difficult to coordinate independently. This group tour connects all three, with a guided visit to Civita di Bagnoregio, a farmhouse lunch paired with a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting in Montepulciano, and a visit to Orvieto's Duomo and underground sites.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of some of the most authentic foods in the Emilia-Romagna region and all of Italy on this full-day food tour. Discover how Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic vinegar are made, and sample plenty of each while you visit farms and factories with a small group and guide.

An unforgettable journey into the authentic heart of Modena’s culinary heritage — a must-do experience for food lovers visiting the region. Led by the passionate team of Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, this tour introduces you to two iconic Made in Italy treasures: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, discovered directly where they are produced. Begin at an organic dairy farm, where you’ll meet the cows, visit the milking area, and watch skilled cheesemakers craft authentic Parmigiano Reggiano using traditional methods. Then continue to a traditional Acetaia, stepping into an attic lined with wooden barrels, where cooked grape must slowly ages into precious Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. This family-run, behind-the-scenes experience offers rare insight into the craftsmanship and passion that define Modena’s food traditions. The experience takes place at two countryside locations. Transportation is required to reach the first site and to move between locations

This tour Is designed to meet the needs of those travelers who would like to know the typical Parma Products: cheese, ham and balsamic. If you don't want to see a ham factory, I also suggest a Lambrusco winery. Our companies are small and family-run and you can speak with the owners. It will be fun! There will be plenty of tastings! You are going to real factories. We can start at any time, even in the afternoon, if the morning is not possible for you.

Taste the traditional flavors of Emilia-Romagna on this half- or full-day food tour. Go to the source of Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and learn about how these exceptional products are made. Upgrade to sample traditional balsamic vinegar and get a feeling for the local life with lunch at a small trattoria. Round-trip transportation from Parma on a mini shuttle bus is included.

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are both produced in the Parma countryside. Go beyond a simple tasting and visit the factories to learn all about the production processes for two of Italy’s most beloved delicacies on this small-group tour. Stop at a local cheesemaker for a tour and tasting, then continue to a nearby ham producer to see how prosciutto is salted and cured before sampling precious slices yourself.

Embark on a one-day Emilia-Romagna adventure! Start with a pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center or central train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in the city center (please select a correct option), then journey to a dairy farm to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to wheels. The visit will be held directly by the producer's staff, so none of your questions will remain unanswered. After the tour, you will have a tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano. Next, explore a family-run farm delving into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena's secrets, followed by a tasting of various ages of locally made balsamic vinegar. After, you will have a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello to discover the storied supercar brand. The day concludes with a return trip to Bologna.

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.

Discover the heart of Italian gastronomic tradition with an unforgettable experience between Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham! Embark on a journey through authentic flavors and ancient craft techniques. Visit a local dairy and see the production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano up close: from copper cauldrons to majestic aging rooms, where thousands of shapes rest waiting to reach perfection. Hear the tales of the expert Guide and conclude with a delicious tasting of different ripenings. Then continue to a traditional ham factory. Discover every step of the Ham processing from the selection of meats to salting, up to the slow maturation that gives the product its unmistakable aroma. Attend the “tapping”, the method used to ensure quality, and toast with a glass of local wine during the final tasting. For those departing from bologna also included visit to the historic vinegar factory

Not many people can afford to add a Ferrari 458 Spider to their car collection, but most of us can spend time driving one thanks to this Ferrari 458 Spider road test drive in Maranello. Choose from multiple driving routes and start times, and meet at an easy-to-find location in the same square as the Ferrari Museum. Depending on the length of your drive, sit back and cruise the streets of Maranello in the driver’s seat with an instructor that helps you the whole way.

Wine-tasting in Italy is almost a traveler’s rite of passage, but few tours explore the equally rich traditions of vinegar production. With this tour, visit one of Modena’s oldest traditional balsamic vinegar producers, touring the vineyards and seeing all the stages of production from the pressing of grapes to the barrel aging. The tour includes plenty of vinegar samples, regional food tastings, and a bottle of wine produced on-site.

Emilia Romagna is known for its standout gastronomy, even throughout Italy. Get an insider’s introduction to several of its most famous food products during this half-day, private tasting tour, which includes a sit-down lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy guided visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, historic vinegar factory, and traditional winery. Door-to-door vehicle transfers are included.