Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham
Overview
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Hop on a TastyBus and discover the finest Parma products in one day! Visit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories with tastings to learn their ancient story and savour exceptional quality. Keep discovering local delicacies and stop for a lunch at small trattoria and traditional balsamic vinegar factory with delicious guided tasting.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car
While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Parma ham tasting
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
Eventual purchase of products at the production factories
What To Expect
Meet your English-speaking guide at the tourist bus stop in viale Toschi, 2, at 09:15 am and start your tour at 9:30 am.
First, stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO production factory. Discover how milk is processed and transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Find out why this extraordinary cheese can be preserved for years and why its quality improves over time without any chemical additives. Learn how to distinguish between cheese of different ageing thanks to a guided tasting.
Options
Best Parma products in a day
Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and traditional balsamic vinegar production factory, discover the unique flavors with an Italian and English-speaking guide and enjoy a typical Italian lunch.
Duration: 7 hours: Return in Parma at approx. 05:00 pm
Tastings and lunch: Tastings at the three factories and light lunch included in price.
Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham
Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham production factory, and discover their flavors with an Italian and English-speaking guide.
Duration: 4 hours: Return in Parma at 02:00 pm approx.
Tastings: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham tasting included. Lunch and balsamic vinegar tasting are not included in this option.
Reviews
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Prepare to be satiated with the most amazing food
Michele M,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an outstanding tour. Do not let the price intimidate you. It was well worth every penny to spend a day learning about Parmigiano Reggiano, Authentic Balsamic vinegar and Parma ham. Go on an empty stomach……. The tastings and the lunch were fulllfilling. The regions of Reggio Emilia, Cavriago and Parma were breathtaking. Claudia was exceptional at her job and you could tell that she enjoyed it very much. She taught us so much about the food we love. Don’t forget to buy some of the product as you cannot buy this anywhere else so treat yourself. Please give a lot of credit to the cheesemakers and the vinegar maker and the ham procurement team. Their jobs are labor intensive, and you will be amazed at what they create.
Fun day of tasting with small producers.
Laura S,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a fun, tasty and informative tour. My friend and I had a great time and we ate some of the most delicious food. Highly recommend if you are looking to meet and sample from small producers.
Absolutely perfect, exceeded expectations
Frank G,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fantastic tour we had today with Lisa (and our driver Antonella). The three stops while on very different were very informative and fun. I would recommend this particular tour for anyone visiting Parma. This was one of the best tours I have done with Viatours ( and I’ve done a lot).
Simply a perfect day!
Kevin T,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00A perfect day! We got to visit where parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto di Parma and true balsamic vinegar were made. Lisa is one of the best guide I have ever met. Very friendly and very passionate about her job and her hometown (Parma)!
Best tour ever with a very knowledgeable guide.
Moira Z,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00So happy they did not cancel as I was the only traveller. Well done Tastybus 👍 I had an amazing day sampling delicious food. My guide was very knowledgeable, super friendly and very interesting to talk to. Thank you for an amazing day. My only regret was buying balsamic vinegar in Modena as the balsamic vinegar on this tour was outstanding at accetaia Picci. I would have bought a second bottle if I had not already bought some the day before.
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