From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enter a world of parmigiano-reggiano cheese on a 2-hour visit to a Parma 'caseficio' (cheese factory). Watch the cheese makers at work as they separate the whey and shape the cheese into wheels. Before you leave, finish with a tasting of cheese paired and regional wine.

Learn the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods.

Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. Visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged.

Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire branding ritual. Then, taste Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.

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.

No luggage or large bags allowed on the van. Contact us for luggage storage details

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tasting of Parmigiano cheese paired with Balsamic vinegar and local sparkling wine

Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station

Gratuities

What To Expect

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

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 Balsamic vinegar and sparkling regional wine. Sample 2 different aged cheeses and savor their rich flavors, while gaining insights into this EU-protected tradition.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

Reviews

4.80

108 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome, intimate tour
reggia2025,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an incredible experience. One of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Very informative and intimate. Our guide was fantastic. I left here with so much knowledge about the process and pride that goes into every wheel of parmigiano cheese! Perfecto!
3 weeks waiting for a refund and still waiting - The worst experience.
fjw1410,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
The provider contacted me on Oct 12th to confirm our attendance in less than 24 hours. She changed the time to 4pm instead of 5pm and we were on a train to Parma She offered another date/time and we already had the Parmeggiano tours tickets and we could not make it at her sugested times.. If we knew way in advance, at least 24 hours, we were able to cancel but she did not contact us to tell about the 4pm change. She canceled the appointment from her end. We were ready to attend at 5pm as planned but she made it clear it was at 4pm. We paid for 3 tickets for a class/service that WAS NOT provided. Lack of communication from her end, just a text She did contact us by text in less than 24 hours giving us no space to cancel since we were traveling to Parma. We could not make it. We need a refund and I already disputed the charges from my end
Brilliant and informative
Kevin R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great option if you only want to visit a cheese producer. We got to see the entire process from start to finish at a smaller producer that does the entire process in-house. From milk from their own cows to the final cheese. Our guide Lori's was friendly and informative and explained every part of the process. He even suggested a shop in Parma to get 100 month old Parmigiano Reggiano.
Great tour
Culture601523,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour of local family factory. Transportation was prompt and clean. Tour guide spoke good English added humor and answered all questions thoroughly. Cheese was yummy and we bought several from their on site shop.
Wonderful Experience at the Parmigiano Cheese Factory in Parma
Amna I,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Visiting the Parmigiano cheese factory in Parma was such a memorable experience! As a solo traveler from Pakistan, I loved connecting with the group and sharing this journey together. Our tour guide, Daniele, was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable who made the whole experience even better. Watching the cheese-making process up close and exploring the beautiful countryside of Parma was amazing. The cheese tasting was the highlight, and of course, I couldn’t resist buying some authentic Parmigiano straight from the factory!
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Jeffrey W,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was just an enjoyable time and a nice opportunity to meet people from elsewhere. The subject was very interesting and most educational. I would recommend a food tour in Parma to everybody.
Great experience
Travel605845,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a lovely experience. We made a stop to Parma specifically for this as we wanted to see and experince the whole process of how it is made. It was very informative and you'll see all the steps starting from the cows to the storage. The cheese room was wonderful.
A great experience in Italy!
Flavia W,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! Highly recommended! Very knowleable tour guide. We had english tpur guide. Everything was great and fun!.
Amazing.
Alinka F,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super experience! 100% worth knowing Parmesan cheese process and cheese testing... wow!
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Jill W,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I thought it was well done, organized and very informative. So glad we did it. The tour guide was knowledgeable and open to any questions we had.