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Highlights

Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work see how the cheese is still produced following traditional methods. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged.
Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine. At the ham factory the tour commences with a brief introduction of the historical side of the production, from here you will visit the “cold stage”, where the fresh meats are processed. You will see the machines used for salting and the refrigeration/resting cells,the seasoning rooms.
At the end of the food tour there will be a taste of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.

Itinerary

  • Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The tour starts early in the morning to reach a cheese factory and watch the Parmigiano Reggiano production. On the way you will see the typical countryside with the stables and the fields where grown up the specific dry and fresh forage fixed from Consortium for the cows that produce milk for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  • Parma

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano on a guided visit to a traditional caseificio (cheese factory) in Parma. Watch master cheese makers at work as they craft this iconic cheese, separating the whey and shaping it into its signature wheels. Follow the journey of the cheese through each stage of production. See the shaping and salting rooms, then step into the stagionatura where thousands of wheels age to perfection. Learn about the rigorous tests performed by the Consorzio, including the hammering of cheese wheels before the iconic fire branding ritual. Complete your experience with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with Balsamic vinegar and sparkling regional wine. Sample 2 different aged cheeses and savor their rich flavors, while gaining insights into this EU-protected tradition.
  • Langhirano

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano or Felino, home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. Continue your gastronomic journey with an introduction to the history of Parma Ham, led by an expert guide. The tour begins in the cold phase, where fresh meat is processed. Watch as the finest cuts are selected for Parma Ham production, and observe the machines used for salting and refrigeration. Next, visit the aging rooms, filled with the distinct aromas of the ham. The guide explains the "battitura" process during aging, which leads to the coveted "crown" of Parma Ham. End the tour with a tasting of 24-month-aged Parma Ham, served with homemade bread and local wine from the hills of Parma.

What's included

INCLUDED

Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
Parma ham farmhouse tour
Parma ham tasting with local bread and lambrusco wine
2 different Cheese tasting paired with Balsamic Vinegar and sparkling wine
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Local expert guide

NOT INCLUDED

All items not explicitly included are excluded.

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.
No Luggage or large bags are allowed on the Van
We kindly remind all guests that children of all ages must be included in the booking and are required to pay a fee, regardless of their age. This ensures we can provide sufficient space in the van for everyone. Unfortunately, if a child is not included in the reservation, we may not be able to accommodate them on the tour, as seating is limited.

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