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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham
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What's Included
Included
- Professional guide
- Parma ham tasting
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
- Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
Not Included
- Eventual purchase of products at the production factories
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car
- While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
Itinerary
Duration: 10 minutes
First, stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO production factory. Discover how milk is processed and transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Find out why this extraordinary cheese can be preserved for years and why its quality improves over time without any chemical additives. Learn how to distinguish between cheese of different ageing thanks to a guided tasting.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
Continue to the Parma Ham PDO production factory. See the production phases of this renowned kind of cold cut. Start from the meat processing and lose yourself in a journey of flavours until the tasting of the final product. If you've chosen the half-day option (Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham) end your tour with a tasting of Parma ham and savour its sweetness and unique flavour and return to viale Toschi at 2:00 pm.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
If you have chosen the full-day tour (Best Parma products in a day), keep discovering local delicacies and continue your journey with a light lunch in typical trattoria where you will try some of the most famous local dishes accompanied with a glass of wine.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
After lunch, enter an ancient acetaia and discover why every drop of balsamic vinegar is a true gem. Taste its exceptional quality, aroma and fragrance on a delicious guided tasting. Return to Viale Toschi at approx. 5:00 PM.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 4 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Professional guide
- Parma ham tasting
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
...and more
The starting point is: Departure Point: Tourist bus stop outside the Toschi parking in Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma . We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.