Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
Italian

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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 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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s 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

All items not explicitly included are excluded.

What To Expect

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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.

Admission Not Applicable
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Parma

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

Reviews

4.50

16 reviews

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  • Informative and delicious

    Fran C,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An excellent tour by the son of a cheese master showing his expertise and enthusiasm. Guide was particularly attentive to my needs due to my hearing disability.

  • Excellent Small Group Tour!

    Jean F,

    Sep 19, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Matteo was so knowledgeable and gave such clear information in a very fun way. Very personable and engaging. The two factories were so interesting. We loved it!

  • Be a ham and say cheese

    Phil R,

    Jun 29, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mateo was very informative. His humor added to the experience. To be able to purchase the items to bring to my family.

  • Porky!

    Joshua L,

    Jul 19, 2021

    - Viator

    5.00

    Walking through 100s of curing hams was intense. Viewing the entire valley marking the DOP was impressive. Tasting the product-delicious!

  • Learn about this famous ham!

    Patricia C,

    Sep 10, 2020

    - Viator

    5.00

    Picked up from our air bnb on time. Loved that it was a small group, felt like a private tour!! The tour was informative and the tasting was generous.

From €118.00

4.50
16 reviews