All Emilia-Romagna Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 7

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local Bologna home with your host Giovanna, a native who has lived in Bologna for over 60 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Start with a memorable tour of one of Bologna's markets. Depending on the day, visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero (a market with medieval origins) or del Erbe where Giovanna buys her seasonal fruit and vegetables. Here, you can buy local and regional produce, from fruit and vegetables to meat, cheese, and salami. Return to Giovanna's home kitchen where she will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from family recipes - a pasta, sauce and a side or dessert. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with your host, a warm and gentle retired history and philosophy teacher who lives in an apartment in a large villa with her daughters. Giovanna loves cooking particularly enjoys introducing guests to traditional Bolognese culture and cuisine.

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.

Riccione is famous for its beaches, but this Adriatic resort town also has a rich culinary tradition. Delve into Riccione’s authentic cuisine with this dining experience at a local home. Be welcomed by a passionate host and cook and watch as your meal is prepared, picking up tips and techniques as the dishes come together. Then relax over a family-style meal with your host to cap off your experience.

The Ferrari California Turbo ranks among the sleekest and most elegant sports cars ever to have rolled off Ferrari’s world-famous production line. On this road test drive, take the wheel of a Ferrari California Turbo and spin along roads driven by Enzo Ferrari himself. With your professional instructor in the car with you plus fuel and insurance included, hit the gas on the straights and feel the engine’s raw power under the hood.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca is one of Bologna's top sights, but its hilltop location makes access tricky. Instead, enjoy a hassle-free way to explore the basilica with a trip aboard the San Luca Express, a mini-train that whisks you up the hill and back. Along the way, learn insider facts from the provided audio guide. If preferred, upgrade to add on food vouchers or a city tour afterwards.

Have the special opportunity to learn the art of pasta-making from a skilled home chef in Bologna, and benefit from hands-on guidance and instruction, during this small-group cooking class. Make your own way to your host’s home, where you can roll up your sleeves and learn every step of preparing several traditional dishes, such as tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle with ragu. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal together, with wine.

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!

Relax on a half-day boat excursion from Milano Marittima along Italy’s Adriatic coast. Cruise past industrial platforms and the beaches of Romagna and Marche, spending part of the journey tasting local specialties — and, with a bit of luck, you might even spot dolphins playing in the water. Your tour begins aboard the Motonave Ghibli, which sets sail toward the Adriatic Sea. You’ll enjoy views of other boats gliding by near Cesenatico. Discover the industrial side of Italy from a new perspective: offshore methane extraction platforms rise from the sea off the Romagna coast, and the boat gets close enough for you to appreciate their impressive scale. Emilia-Romagna’s cuisine offers many delicious seafood dishes, and the onboard bar serves samples of local specialties — perfect to enjoy as you breathe in the fresh sea air that enhances every flavor.

The real special feature of this experience is our passion and love we use for pasta making dedicating always a special attention to ragu and sauces we use. Freshness of ingredients, excellent products taken to your table and coming from the Food Valley such as Truffle and Vinegar, all of this make of us a "must do experience for real food lovers".

Get the full Ferrari experience during this 6-hour tour, test drive a Ferrari 458 or 488 spider for 20 minutes and receive video of yourself driving the Ferrari. Then visit both the Ferrari Museum and Enzo Ferrari Museum to learn all about the history of the car and car manufacturer. Enjoy a 4-course lunch at a local restaurant and finish with a panoramic bus tour of the Fiorano circuit and Enzo Ferrari Road.

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.

The Classic Tour invites you to explore one of our Balsamic Vinegar factories in the charming town of Castelvetro di Modena. Designed to introduce you to the various production methods of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, this tour takes you through its evolution, highlighting the aging process in barrels made of various fine woods. The experience concludes with a guided vertical tasting, showcasing five distinct stages of Balsamic Vinegar aging.

Get excited driving a real Ferrari in Maranello! Test yourself with one of our test drives; you will have the opportunity to live this adrenaline-filled experience driving a Ferrari Portofino on the streets of Maranello having an expert instructor at your side who will provide you with all the information necessary to enjoy this experience to the fullest but always in safety.

Don’t leave your transport planning to the last minute; plan ahead and secure a stress-free ride by prebooking a private driver. Instead of waiting around at bus stops, you can get picked up directly from your Modena hotel or accommodation. Then ride comfortably in a premium car or minivan directly to Bologna Airport.

Bologna is famous for its wines—but what if you don’t know your Sangiovese from your Pignoletto? Ideal for anyone looking for a gastronomy crash course, this private, deluxe food and wine experience treats travelers to a sommelier-led wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses, meats, and olive oils from the region. And, if you're already a wine expert, get a chance to test your knowledge with Rewine technology.

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.

The food here is tradition, family, excellence! How to discover the real food of Parma, not just the most famous products? With a local to guide you through the city centre! In an hour we will immerse ourselves in aromas and colors. I will tell you how typical recipes are born while we walk through the alleys. We will stop in the typical shops and you can choose if and what to taste (food is not included in the price just to allow everyone to pay and try only what you want).

Parma is famous for its rich cuisine, but this handsome city is also bursting with historic architecture. Go beyond Parma’s iconic cuisine and delve into its culture with this private walking tour. Explore with a guide to learn about the city’s fascinating history and focus on its striking cathedral and castle rather than a map. Customize the pace and route and take in the top landmarks in just a few hours.

Discover the charm of Reggio Emilia, birthplace of the Italian tricolour flag, on this 3.5-hour walking tour blending history, culture, and the flavors of Emilia-Romagna. Walk through the historic center with a local guide and learn about the city’s past, from its Roman origins to its role in Italian unification. Visit Sala del Tricolore, where the Italian flag was first adopted in 1797, and discover the story behind this national symbol. Along the way, taste regional specialties. Enjoy a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia and, from February to November, sample craft gelato from a local gelateria. The tour ends with a relaxed aperitivo featuring local cured meats, cheeses, and a slice of erbazzone, paired with a glass of regional wine such as Lambrusco or Spergola—a perfect introduction to local flavors. This easy walk covers about 3.5 km through the city center. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and the tour suits families and travelers of all ages.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in the legend with the Ferrari and Lamborghini Museums Combo Tour in Italy. Discover iconic models, history and engineering innovation from two legendary automotive brands. At the Lamborghini Museum in Bologna, explore 60 years of innovations that propel Lamborghini into the future, admiring supercars such as the Huracán Performante and Aventador SVJ. The Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum offers you an exciting journey into the founder's industrial production, with historic and unique models such as the Miura SV and Countach. Continue to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where iconic cars, from classics to modern supercars, and legendary Formula 1 vehicles await you. Discover trophies and memorabilia celebrating Ferrari's racing victories. Finally, visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena for an immersive experience in the history and evolution of the brand, with interactive exhibitions that reveal Ferrari's technological innovations and design.

Uncover Parma’s winemaking secrets in a guided tasting of local reds and whites, including DOC selections, complete with regional ham and Parmesan pairings.

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.

Discover the art of gelato-making in this fun and hands-on experience! Learn the secrets behind crafting the perfect gelato, from choosing ingredients to mastering techniques. Experiment with classic and creative flavors, then create your own personalized batch. Join us for a 1.5-hour session of fun, flavor, and creativity—perfect for food lovers of all levels. Book your spot now and get ready to craft your gelato masterpiece!