Starting at €119 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Novellara (45 min from Modena)
Taste centuries of craft in four hours: visit Caseificio Sociale Castellazzo and Corte Faragosa to watch Parmigiano-Reggiano production, sample 12–25+ year Traditional Balsamic Vinegars, and finish with a chef-led aperitivo. A compact, hands-on culinary tour ideal for food lovers visiting Modena.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking on uneven stone floors and standing during tastings; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
The tour visits a centuries-old cheesemaking tradition and the acetaia where Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia is aged under long-established local methods.
Conservation
Booking local producers supports small-scale agriculture; please avoid bringing plastic containers into cellars and follow staff guidance to minimize impact.
Farm Experiences & Tours
Starting at €119 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Novellara (45 min from Modena)
Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.
Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.
Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.
By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.
Base Location
Santa Bárbara, Lisboa
Located in the Lisbon region
Tours Offered
10 Tours
Includes wine, olive oil, coffee, cheese
Experience Types
Wine, Olive Oil, Coffee, Cheese
Wineries and farm-based tastings
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed with curated adventure partners
Compare trip details, choose a tasting format, and reserve a curated picnic, lunch, or masterclass with verified producers.
Arrive on time
Arrival between 9:00 and 9:15 is required to see early cheese-making stages and ensure the full schedule.
Dress in layers
Cellars stay cool year-round; a light jacket and non-slip shoes make cellar visits comfortable.
Plan transport
Transportation is not included—rent a car or book a taxi from Modena since public transit is limited.
Buy and ship
You can purchase cheeses and bottles on site; ask staff about shipping options for heavier items.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet on stone floors and in production areas.
Light jacket or layers
Cellars remain cool even in warm months; layers keep you comfortable.
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Reusable bag or tote
Useful for carrying small purchases of cheese and bottles home.
Small notebook or phone for tasting notes
Record favorite balsamics and pairing ideas to remember purchases.