Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

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

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

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

4.53

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
Pf10533,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an enjoyable and informative experience. Matteo was excellent explained a complex process in easy to understand words. Both sites were well organized and we enjoyed meeeting the owners of the facilities. Enjoyed the tasting and wine and appreciated how Claudio at the Proscuito site made sure we all had enough Prosciito.
Informative and delicious
Fran C,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from 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.
A nightmare
mildrey2018,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We booked a tour and paid for train tickets apart to be at meeting point in the morning it was really cold 🥶 and we waited for the guide to show up there was nobody there. We called the tour guy and he was not professional at all he said sorry tour was canceled they never call us to let us know about it and they don’t care about the kids being frozen he just hang up the phone be careful with this company terrible people .
Excellent Small Group Tour!
Jean F,
Sep 19, 2024
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
Really enjoyable tour.
F9084ETnickf,
Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Efficient and comfortable transport, friendly and informative guide. Nothing not to like!
Satisfied
Paradise19101165070,
Nov 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In summary, an exhaustive tour with good quality/price ratio to which I would add a note for the guides: punctual, friendly, professional.
Porky!
Joshua L,
Jul 19, 2021
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
Excellent tour
DSD2222,
Nov 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this tour and Mattia was an outstanding guide! He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and was able to answer all of my questions! Fascinating industry, so much to learn! Fun, interesting and delicious prosciutto tasting!