Are you searching for the best cheese tours in Italy?
Look no further.
From the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna to the cheese farms of Tuscany and northern Italy, these tours are a dream come true for food lovers!
To start your culinary journey, take a look at our curated selection of 👉 Bologna Cheese Factory Tour: a perfect introduction to everything cheese, directly where it’s made.
Whether you’re looking for a classic Bologna Parmigiano tour or a full-day Parmesan cheese factory tour in Bologna, there’s something for every food lover.
1) Bologna Parmesan cheese factory, wine & Balsamic Tour + Pasta cooking class
Step inside a working dairy and discover the craftsmanship behind Parmigiano Reggiano. On the Parmesan Cheese Tour Bologna, you’ll see the cheese being made, aged on towering wooden shelves, and (of course) tasted. The visit is paired with wine, balsamic vinegar, and even a hands-on pasta-making experience!
This tour is one of our most complete Bologna food tours.
2) Modena cheese tour from Bologna + Balsamic Vinegar Tour + Lunch
“Watching Parmigiano Reggiano being made was the highlight of our trip.” That’s how travelers describe our Modena Cheese Tour from Bologna.
This tour starts with a drive from Bologna to the scenic Modena hills, where your day begins with a guided visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy.
After tasting different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, you’ll head to a local “acetaia” for a balsamic vinegar tour and tasting. The experience wraps up with a light lunch in a charming countryside estate before heading back to Bologna.
3) Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic tasting day tour with Ferrari Museum
If you’re looking for a full-day experience that goes beyond cheese, this one delivers. On the Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tasting Tour with Ferrari Museum you’ll start with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, followed by a balsamic vinegar tasting and a stop at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
This experience is a great option if you’re looking for a Parmigiano Reggiano tour in Bologna that blends flavor, tradition and “a touch of speed”.
Looking for a similar experience focused on local wine?
Explore other tours in Emilia-Romagna, many combine wine tastings with regional delicacies like Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar and even Ferrari visits.
A perfect way to dive into the local flavors and traditions!
Other Food & Wine Tours that include Italian cheese
If you’re open to broader experiences that go beyond cheese (but still include it) you’ll love these tours: they offer rich combinations of food, wine and culture.
Emilia-Romagna-based experiences
- Lamborghini Factory Tour – Modena
Start the day with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, then dive into the world of luxury cars and balsamic vinegar. - Emilia Romagna Food Day Tour
A full taste of the region: cheese, ham, balsamic vinegar and the Ferrari Museum, all in one unforgettable day.
Cheese beyond Emilia-Romagna
From the hills of Tuscany to the alpine valleys of Trentino, Italy offers unforgettable food and cheese tours that go far beyond the ordinary. Discover local dairies, regional wines, and immersive tasting experiences that showcase the true flavors of each territory.
Forget the usual tourist traps. These cheese tours offer something more: a chance to step behind the scenes, into the heart of local food culture. You’ll meet real cheesemakers, visit authentic farms and taste products that never leave the region.
Every guide you’ll meet brings expertise (and often a family history) rooted in these traditions.
And it’s not just about the cheese. These experiences are designed with perfect pairings in mind: aged Parmigiano served with traditional balsamic vinegar, regional wines, fresh pasta or even the hum of a Ferrari engine in the background.
It’s an immersion into Italian culture, bite after bite.
Tips for Cheese-Lovers
- Bring a cooler bag or check your luggage space: you’ll surely want to take some cheese home!
- Try tasting Parmigiano aged at 12, 24, and 36 months: you’ll be amazed at the difference.
- Ask questions: every cheesemaker has a story and locals love sharing their traditions.
Ready to say “Cheese” in Italy?
Yes, we said “cheese ”, just like in photos when you smile! But here it’s about much more than a camera-ready moment.
These unforgettable tours are among the best cheese tours in Italy and they connect you with the people, landscapes and flavors that make Italy so special.
