Welcome to Emilia Romagna, Italy!
In this post, we’ll go over the best Emilia Romagna Tours and how to find the perfect fit. We have been to Italy many times and tried the tours below ourselves, so we can highly recommend them!
Let’s get started.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Bologna Food Tour: Explore Bologna’s culinary delights through one of the best guided tours where you get to enjoy local delicacies like Bolognese sauce, tortellini, and traditional balsamic vinegar.
- Ferrari Factory Tour: Enjoy a tour of the Ferrari factory in Modena, including a visit to the museum and the opportunity for a test drive in a Ferrari.
- Italian Cooking Class: Delve into the heart of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class, led by an Italian grandmother in Bologna, learning the art of pasta-making and enjoying local wine.
- Truffle Hunting Experience: Enjoy a truffle hunting experience in Modena, guided by experts and their dogs, followed by a visit to a truffle product producer to learn more about truffle integration in culinary delights.
Location of the Emilia-Romagna Region
Emilia Romagna is one of Italy’s most shared regions on Instagram. It is famous for its Italian cuisine, historic cities, amazing landscapes, and delicious food tours.
Emilia Romagna is situated in northern Italy and stretches from the Apennine Mountains in the south to the Po River in the north.
The region comprises two main areas: Emilia, which covers the western part, and Romagna, which covers the eastern part.
Emilia and Romagna, the two main areas of the region, come together to create a diverse and amazing destination. From its rich culture to its delicious food tours and stunning natural surroundings, you will always find something to do in the region.
If we can let you in on a secret, most people only pass through the Emilia Romagna region, but we think it is worth a holiday by itself!
Bologna, the capital city of the Emilia Romagna region, is a destination that makes you long to live the full Italian life.
Bologna is often called “La Dotta, La Grassa, La Rossa”—“The Learned, The Fat, and The Red.” This means that Bologna is famous for its excellent universities, culinary experiences, and terracotta-colored buildings.
Best Bologna Tours
Now that you know where Bologna is located, let’s look at some of the best Bologna Tours and why they are so special.
Bologna Food Tour
Of course, one of the best Emilia Romagna Tours cannot be missed on your journey through Bologna, Italy’s culinary heart.
This “Delicious Bologna” tour invites you to delve into the city’s food culture.
During one of the best Bologna guided tours, you can taste and learn about the local delicacies that make the city a gastronomic paradise. From the famous BOLOGNESE sauce to the exquisite Mortadella, fresh, hand-made tortellini, and the regional cotoletta wrapped in Parma ham.
Traditional dishes like Tortelli beretta and lanolin, featuring butter and parmesan cheese, highlight the region’s culinary identity, as do other local specialties like prosciutto di Parma and culatello.
One of the highlights of this Emilia Romagna Tours is the opportunity to try traditional balsamic vinegar, a staple of the region’s culinary heritage.
Itinerary:
- 9:30 AM Departure from the hotel for a walking foodie tour.
- 12:30 PM Free time for lunch.
- 1:30 PM Departure for the winery.
- 2:30 PM Visit to the winery with final tastings.
- 4:00 PM Return to the hotel.
Included in the tour:
- Private transfers for the entire day.
- Half-day tour of Bologna with food tastings.
- Winery visit with tastings (3 glasses).
- Local guide for the day.
Not included:
- Lunch.
- Tips and anything not specified in the inclusions.
BOOK THE BOLOGNA FOOD TOUR HERE FOR 220 EUROS.
Let’s look at the second of the best Emilia Romagna Tours. We promise, it does not get more Italian than this!
Ferrari Factory Tour in Modena
What brand is the number one Italian brand all over the world? Ferrari.
This is one of the most exclusive Emilia Romagna Tours and is perfect for car enthusiasts. Even if you are not a huge fan of sports cars, this private tours will give you a unique chance to see where the magic happens in one of the world’s most iconic sports car brands.
INSIDER TIP: to enjoy the tour even more, check out the Ferrari movie from 2023 about the rise of the late Enzo Ferrari.
Explore Automotive Excellence
The tour will take you through the factory including a visit to the production lines, where you can see each assembly stage. After that, you’ll have lunch at a local trattoria
Experience the Ferrari Museum
In addition to the factory tour, your ticket will grant you access to the Ferrari Museum. Here, you’ll explore the collection of classic and modern Ferrari cars that showcase the brand’s evolution over the decades.
DID YOU KNOW: The museum also features interactive exhibits that delve into the science and design of automotive manufacturing.
Highlight
A TEST DRIVE in a Ferrari at 5 PM.
What’s Included in Your Ferrari Adventure
- Entry to the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
- Admission to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello
- Tickets for the Ferrari Factory Tour
Please Note: Lunch, Ferrari driving experience, transportation, tour leader, tips, and other unspecified extras are not included
BOOK THE FERRARI FACTORY TOUR IN MODENA HERE FOR 63 EUROS.
Italian Cooking Class in Bologna
After the walking foodie tour we described, it’s time to follow one of Italy’s most authentic Emilia Romagna Tours. A cooking class.
Dive into the heart of Italian cuisine with the Italian Cooking Class in Bologna. This tour offers a hands-on experience in preparing authentic Italian culinary delights in the culinary capital of Italy.
You’ll go from your hotel to a local farm to learn from a grandmother about their culinary SECRETS.
They will guide you through the techniques of crafting traditional Italian meals, from selecting the right ingredients (apparently, not all red tomatoes are the same; we were surprised by the difference in taste based on the underground of the tomato plants) to the final touches that make Italian cuisine so beloved worldwide (SPOILER ALERT: passion, hand gestures and a lot of olive oil).
Shaping Pasta
As part of the class, you’ll learn the art of shaping Tagliatelle and Tortelloni. During the “rest of the dough” break, indulge in a delightful tasting session featuring Lambrusco wine, Parma ham, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano with 20-year-old balsamic vinegar from Modena.
Program:
- 9:30: Departure from the hotel.
- 10:00: Hands-on cooking class (Tortelloni and Tagliatelle).
- Enjoy lunch/dinner at the farmhouse.
- Return to the hotel by 16:00.
Included in the Tour:
- Half-day cooking class.
- Lunch with the farmer’s family.
Not Included:
- Private transfers (optional).
- Tips and items not mentioned in the inclusions.
BOOK THE ITALIAN COOKING CLASS IN BOLOGNA HERE FOR 112 EUROS.
Truffle Hunting Tour in Modena
Last, but definitely not least, you should partake in a truffle hunting tour in Modena. This is one of the best and most unique Emilia Romagna Tours you could do!
DID YOU KNOW: Emilia Romagna is one of Italy’s most famous regions for truffle.
During this one of these guided tours, you’ll join a group of experienced truffle hunters and their trained dogs, going into the forests to uncover the hidden treasures beneath the soil solely based on smell.
It’s an authentic experience that connects you with the rustic traditions of Italian cuisine.
Experience the Thrill of the Hunt
Not only will you look for truffles, but you’ll also learn about the types of truffles in the area, their ecosystem, and the techniques used to harvest them sustainably.
Culinary Delights with Fresh Truffles
After the hunt, you’ll get to visit a truffle products producer and discover how they integrate the truffle in diverse products.
PROGRAM:
- 8:30 Meeting with the local guide in Savigno and explanation about truffle
- 10:30 Transfer in the wood
- Truffle hunting
- 12:00 Visit to a truffle products producer
- Time for lunch at tourist leisure
- 14:30 Return to Savigno
What is included
- Half day guided tour with a truffle expert
- Truffle hunting with a dog
- Visit a truffle sauce producer
What is not included
- Traditional lunch
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Tips and what is not written in the inclusions
- Transfer (available on request)
BOOK THE TRUFFLE HUNTING TOUR HERE FOR 370 EUROS.
Conclusion
Visiting Emilia Romagna is a must-do in your life!
This ULTIMATE TOUR GUIDE will help make your trip to Emilia Romagna an unforgettable experience.
Let us know in the comments how your trip went!
