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Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour
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Then, taste the delicious cheese with 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 a sparkling local wine.
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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
- Cheese tasting paired with sparkling wine
- Parma ham farmhouse tour
- Parma ham tasting with local bread and sparkling wine
- Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
- Local expert guide
Not Included
- All items not explicitly included are excluded.
Important Information
- 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.
Itinerary
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.
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 sparkling regional wine.
Duration: 120 minutes
see the processing areas, refrigerated cells and aging cellars. It will also be possible to watch the processing in progress during the visit.
At the end there will be a tasting of Prosciutto paired with wine from the Parma hills
Duration: 180 minutes
📍 Meeting Point
Starting Point
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End Point
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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:
- Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
- Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
- Cheese tasting paired with sparkling wine
- Parma ham farmhouse tour
- Parma ham tasting with local bread and sparkling wine
...and more
The starting point is: NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel.... 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.