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Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch
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What's Included
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from your accommodation in Parma or preferred pick-up point in Parma)
- Transport by private vehicle when applicable
- Food tasting and 3-course lunch
- Beverages and wine tasting
Not Included
- Food and drinks, other than specified
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Itinerary
Meet your English-speaking guide in Parma at 09:00 am. We offer pick-up from your hotel in Parma or Parma train station. If you'll arrive with your own car we'll suggest the most convenient place to meet your guide.
Duration: 10 minutes
Proceed to discover another culinary specialty of this area: Parma ham. In the ham-producing house, you will see every phase of the curing of the meat and taste the final result, yielded by meticulous aging.
Your tour ends in a typical local restaurant where you can enjoy all the specialties of the Parma region matched with excellent local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia. Taste different types of salami, as well as the tortelli d'erbetta, a round pasta stuffed with ricotta and herbs, a traditional dish of Parma. As for dessert, you will discover the famous Sbrisolona and other dry pies. Lunch also includes water, wine and coffee.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
Head first for a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano-Reggiano. Learn how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additive, can be aged for years to improve its quality. Learn to recognize the various ageing stages thanks to the tasting led by an expert guide.
Duration: 120 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 6 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from your accommodation in Parma or preferred pick-up point in Parma)
- Transport by private vehicle when applicable
- Food tasting and 3-course lunch
- Beverages and wine tasting
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.