Top Emilia-Romagna Culinary Tours

Explore Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible through its cuisine! Avoid the touristy spots and eat where the locals eat guided by your private local guide. Make 5 stops at the top specialty shops, delis, eateries, pastry and gelato shops, selected for their historical significance or critical acclaim. Discover prized produce from Parma and nearby such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco. Learn how to appreciate them under the guidance of an expert Parmigiano Reggiano Taster and Sommelier. Unveil the secrets of Parma Ham, Culatello, and other traditional cured meats, tasting them paired with the finest local wines. Experience a real Italian Sunday Lunch, feasting on homemade pastas, savory pies, freshly made desserts, coffee and gelato. You will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips to enhance the pleasure of your trip, and a mind filled with memories.

Treat your hungry self to a food tour of Bologna and discover why the city is known for its love of gastronomy. With a local guide, choose between our 3-hour immersive experience or our 2-hour express tour to sample fresh pasta, balsamic vinegar, cheese, wine, and gelato, plus a secret dish to be revealed on the longer route. Explore the city by foot in between tastings and learn about Bologna’s heritage through the tour. Just let the local supplier know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.

Bologna is known as a culinary hotspot, and this walking tour offers an excellent overview of the city’s food scene. Visit a historic center with local food boutiques in addition to several cafes. Sample the city’s culinary offerings including a glass of wine, pasta, espresso, and either gelato or cake depending on the season.

Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Parma, Italy’s refined capital of taste. On this Secret Food Tour, you’ll explore Piazza Garibaldi and the historic center, where elegant architecture, warm hospitality, and exceptional food traditions come together. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll discover why Parma is considered one of the world’s great food cities. Along the way, enjoy a carefully curated tasting of iconic local charcuterie, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, handmade pasta, and traditional sweets, all thoughtfully paired with regional wines. As you stroll through historic streets and lively squares, you’ll hear stories of craftsmanship, family tradition, and culinary passion that have shaped Parma’s legendary flavors for centuries. And of course, just like on every Secret Food Tour, you’ll indulge in our exclusive Secret Dish, revealed only on the day of the tour!

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.

Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with bubble local wine.

Join us for an exclusive food experience in the heart of Bologna, exploring the vibrant and historic Quadrilatero district. Step away from the tourist paths and immerse yourself in the authentic flavors, traditions, and daily life of Italy’s culinary capital. On this tour, you’ll wander through Bologna’s most iconic food area while tasting hand-made pasta, the city’s most famous panino, and perfectly paired local wine. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll uncover stories behind Bologna’s rich culinary heritage, learn about traditional craftsmanship, and experience the city’s food culture from the inside out.

Food is the main draw in Parma. With this delicious stroll through the city, sample the most famous products in just a few hours under the guidance of a local foodie host. Stop at the top specialty shops, eateries, and market stalls to feast on delicacies like authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, fresh pumpkin “tortelli” pasta, and other delights with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers.

Taste the most beloved local specialties in Modena without spending hours researching the city’s culinary scene with this food tour led by an insider guide. Join a small group for a scenic stroll through the city, with stops at the landmark Albinelli market plus artisan gourmet shops and other classic eateries. Sample treats from cheese and cold cuts paired with “crescentina modenese” flatbread to authentic balsamic vinegar.

Taste the traditional flavors of Parma on this guided walking food tour, designed to introduce you to the city’s history and its most iconic culinary products. Strolling through the historic center, your guide will take you to carefully selected food shops and artisan producers, where you will learn about and sample Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and other local specialties, discovering their history, production methods, and role in everyday Italian life. An authentic and engaging experience, ideal for food lovers who wish to explore Parma through its flavors while walking through its most charming streets and vibrant neighborhoods.

Discover the true flavors of Modena on an immersive food journey that blends history, tradition, and unforgettable tastes. Your experience begins at the city’s oldest bakery with a sampling of iconic cakes and sweet pastries, before continuing to a local bottega for a guided tasting of authentic, aged balsamic vinegar, one of Modena’s proudest culinary treasures. Inside Mercato Albinelli, you’ll savor multiple ages of celebrated Parmigiano Reggiano, followed by a taste of the city’s beloved round bread with local pesto, perfectly paired with sparkling Lambrusco. A classic Modenese pasta dish awaits at a historic restaurant, complemented by a distinctive local wine, before finishing with artisanal gelato from a favorite neighborhood shop and a delicious Secret Dish, revealed exclusively to our guests.

Welcome to Bologna, where medieval streets lead to bustling markets, and every meal tells a story. With its rich history and world-famous cuisine, this city is a dream for food lovers. On this three-hour food tour, you’ll explore the Quadrilatero, Mercato di Mezzo, and the lively University District. Taste fresh pasta with rich Bolognese sauce at family-run trattorias, enjoy handmade tortellini, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, artisanal cured meats, and exquisite balsamic vinegar—each bite packed with tradition. Pair it all with local sparkling wines, and you’ll see why Bologna is called “La Grassa” (The Fat). Join us for 10 delicious tastings, great wine, and the fascinating stories behind Bologna’s incredible food scene.

Tour the grape flavoured aging rooms, learn about production with a live guide and savor unique flavors of authentic Modena balsamic vinegar, right in the city center.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Ferrara, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. We will walk through beautiful medieval streets, discover Ferrara Cathedral and its town hall, and most importantly see the imposing Castello Estense! You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Ferrara! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Language barriers can make it tricky to know the best things to order at Bologna restaurants, but this private food tour helps you eliminate menu guesswork and enjoy the company of a private foodie host. Visit a variety of different eateries, and enjoy six or 10 local specialties along the way—from savory to sweet, and even local drinks. Potential bites depending on the option of the tour that is booked include torta di riso (a local dessert), tortellini fritti, formaggio bianco (a local cheese), piadina (a local sandwich).

Enjoy a guided visit to a fully integrated farm-to-table dairy and cheese facility, where cows produce organic Parmigiano with full traceability. Engage all five senses: watch cheese-making, touch the cheese, smell its aroma, listen to farm sounds, and taste the delicate flavor. Enjoy humorous animal metaphors and stories that blend history, geography, and psychology, including the “Japanese Room,” “Wow Room,” and the story of the pig. Playful language like “C’è una volta” reveals deeper truths about tradition. The tour ends with a final tasting. The 9 a.m. tour uniquely includes witnessing the daily Parmigiano birth, a highlight. Other tours visit the farm, cheese aging, and tasting, but do not include the birth process.

Taste local specialties and delve into Parma’s renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food crawl. Make five gourmet stops for sweet and savory samples, including cured meats, local pastas, and freshly made desserts, paired with wines and espresso. You’ll also taste Prosciutto di Parma, resulting in a full lunch.

La Vedetta being immersed in the hills of Castelvetro will allow you to fully experience the entire production process of balsamic vinegar.

Modena sits in the heart of Emilia Romagna's 'Food Valley', the birthplace of some of Italy's blockbuster gourmet specialties. Sample the most famous in just a few hours with this insider food tour. Stop to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, authentic balsamic vinegar, traditional Lambrusco wine, and other local treats at family-run food and wine shops in Modena's old town and learn about the area's iconic cuisine and the families behind it.

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.

Discover the beating heart of Maranello with an experience that combines passion, excellence and taste. Start your day with skip-the-line entry to the Ferrari Museum, where you can admire the legendary Prancing Horse cars, trophies and innovations that have made Ferrari a legend around the world. After the visit, let yourself be welcomed in the refined atmosphere of Il Cavallino Restaurant, from chef Massimo Bottura, the most iconic chef in Emilia-Romagna. A 3-course tasting menu awaits you here - two courses of your choice and dessert (covered, water, glass of wine and coffee included) - inspired by Emilian tradition and reinterpreted with contemporary mastery. An experience that celebrates the culture of the territory, where engines and gastronomy meet in a perfect combination of elegance and authenticity.

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.

The Soul of Modena, a PRIVATE Journey of Flavour and Speed! Discover the birthplace of Italy's most prestigious legends.... From the "King of Cheeses", passing through the "Black Gold" to the "Red Dream", this PRIVATE ESCAPE from Bologna is a deep dive into the world’s most iconic treasures. PARMIGIANO REGGIANO: Step inside a boutique Caseificio, witness its artisanal craft, explore the towering aging cellars and enjoy a guided tasting of different maturations. BALSAMIC VINEGAR: Visit a family-run Acetaia where time stands still, walk among ancient wooden casks and taste its velvet notes. FERRARI: Complete your day at the iconic Ferrari Museum in Maranello, a shrine to engineering and luxury, it's the only place on earth to truly feel the heartbeat of the "Prancing Horse." 09 AM Pick-up from Bologna 10 AM Parmigiano Reggiano Experience 11 AM Balsamic Vinegar Experience 1 PM Modenese Lunch (Optional) 3 PM Ferrari Museum Maranello 5 PM Return to Bologna *Lunch is optional*