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Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

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Learn about the culinary traditions of Parma on this amazing 8-hour tour. Explore a cheese factory, a ham producing factory and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory with an expert gourmet guide and taste these delicacies directly from their producers.

Is this experience for you?

You love authentic local food and flavors
You appreciate wine culture and local traditions
You're looking for a unique experience in Parma
You want to go beyond typical tourist attractions
If any of these sound like you, you'll love this tour

Tour Highlights

Learn about the culinary traditions of Parma on this amazing 8-hour tour.
Explore a cheese factory, a ham producing factory and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory with an expert gourmet g...
Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch including our most traditional dishes matched with excellent local wines.

Full Description

Learn about the culinary traditions of Parma on this amazing 8-hour tour. Explore a cheese factory, a ham producing factory and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory with an expert gourmet guide and taste these delicacies directly from their producers. Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch including our most traditional dishes matched with excellent local wines.
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What's Included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Wine and food tasting
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Parma
  • Beverages
  • Transport by private vehicle (if option selected)

Not Included

  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Make a note of any dietary needs in the 'Special Requirements' box when you book
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Itinerary

1 Leaving Parma, you will first stop at a cheese factory to see...

Leaving Parma, you will first stop at a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano. You will also discover how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additives, can be aged for years to improve its quality. You will then learn to recognize the various aging stages by enjoying a tasting led by an expert.

Duration: 120 minutes

Admission ticket included

2 Proceed to learn about Parma Ham. In the ham producing house, you will see every phase of the curing of the meat and then taste the final result, yielded by meticulous ageing.


Move on to a local restaurant where you can enjoy all the delicious products of the area, including local wines such as Lambrusco and Malvasia. Your menu includes local cured meats, as well as the tortelli d’erbetta, a round shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta and herbs which is a local specialty. For dessert, you will try the famous sbrisolona and other dry cakes. Your lunch will also include water, wine and coffee.

Duration: 60 minutes

Admission ticket included

3 After lunch, round your tour off with a visit of an "acetaia", where a member of the owner’s family will reveal all secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

Duration: 60 minutes

Admission ticket included

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 8 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

The tour price includes:

  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Wine and food tasting
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Parma
  • Beverages

...and more

We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.

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