From Florence to Bologna: High-speed Train & Custom Food Tour
Your experience
Indulge in a day of culinary excellence, departing conveniently from Florence Santa Maria Novella. On board a high-speed train, you will reach the culinary capital of Bologna in no time. This day trip is designed to offer maximum flexibility: optimize your time by choosing the experience that best suits your desires.
Those seeking a focused and high-quality experience can opt for the Parmigiano Reggiano tasting. You will experience a true sensory journey through three different excellent maturations (over 20, 30, and 40 months), expertly enhanced by pairings with artisanal preserves and honey, all accompanied by a glass of white or red wine.
Lovers of Emilian bubbles can instead choose the vertical Lambrusco tasting. An expert will guide you through the discovery of three different labels, accompanied by a curated selection of local specialties. The experience culminates with the fun “sommelier game,” a sensory challenge to test your sense of smell and palate in an original and engaging way.
If you desire a complete immersion into the soul of Bologna, the guided Food Tour will lead you through medieval shops and historic markets, where you will savor the true masterpieces of the region. For those who don’t want to compromise, the complete package combines the rich Food Tour with the Lambrusco tasting: the ideal formula to maximize your trip and experience Emilia to the fullest.
The choice is yours! Whichever package is perfect for you, the train journey is already included; the culinary experiences, however, change based on your selection. Prepare to depart, Bologna awaits you: have a great trip and enjoy your meal!
Length
Enjoy a 10-hour experience
What’s included?
✅ Italo high-speed round-trip train ticket in Prima Classe (included in all options)
✅ Tasting of 3 aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses (20, 30, 40 months) with honey, preserves, and 1 glass of wine by selecting the option that includes it during booking
✅ Vertical tasting of 3 Lambrusco wines with local food pairings and sommelier game by selecting the option that includes it during booking
✅ Shared 3.5-hour food tour with a local expert (food and wine tastings included) by selecting the option that includes it during booking
✅ Shared 3.5-hour food tour + Vertical Lambrusco tasting with sommelier game and food pairing by selecting the Food tour + Lambrusco tasting option
✅ Free time to explore Bologna independently
Tour type
This experience is available in a group formula
Meeting point
At Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence
What’s excluded?
❌ Tips and personal expenses
❌ Everything not expressly indicated in the inclusions
❌ In-person travel assistance
Participants
Guaranteed for a minimum of 1 person, maximum of 25 people
Cancellation policies
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Important notes
➡️ It is necessary to arrive 10 minutes before the departure time at the indicated meeting point.
➡️ In case of delay by participants, participation in the tour is not guaranteed and no refund will be provided.
➡️ We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
➡️ The itinerary may be subject to change due to public events, adverse weather conditions, ongoing works, or other causes of force majeure beyond the organization’s control.
➡️ Appropriate clothing is recommended for access to sacred sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
➡️ It is possible to leave backpacks and luggage at the meeting point (Bologna Luggage Storage) at a special rate.
➡️ Pets not allowed: to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants, it is not possible to participate in the tour with pets.
➡️ We regret to inform you that this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users and people with severe mobility difficulties.
➡️ No refund is provided in case of train delays. In case of a strike, we will do our best to inform you promptly and evaluate an alternative together.
