Private Tour
Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
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Emilia Foodie Experience is an extraordinary journey through a landscape of rivers, plains and hills and the jewels of the Italian gastronomic tradition!
We will discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, their ancient origins and unparalleled balance of knowledge, man’s passion and nature’s bounty. We will see the cheese production process in full swing and we will visit all the rooms of the cheese dairy: the production room, the shaping room, the salting room and the amazing warehouse! The dairy experience will end with a tasting of delicious Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We will reach an authentic Prosciutto di Parma Plant, crossing the Parma Hills region. During the visit to the plant we will be able to observe the production process of this delicacy and learn about its important history and all the standards which must be complied with, to fully understand the the origins of the unique character of Parma ham, its sweetness!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production procees and the visit will be followed by a declicious tasting of different ageings of cheese.
Castello Di Torrechiara
We will stop on the way at the foot of the Castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures.
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Bottled water
Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco
Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
Option 1 includes Transportation
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee
Parma Ham Plant admission fee
1 glass of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
Option 2 does not include Transportation
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Price including transportation
Price including transportation: A private vehicle (car/minivan) with Professional Driver
Pickup included
Self-Drive Price
You must provide your own transport and follow the guide in a separate car
Reviews
84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
THIS is the tour you want to book!
Jen L,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience on this tour (last week) with our amazing guide, Lisa, was simply amazing! We booked the option with transportation included to and from Parma, and the entire day was seamless. We were first taken to a Parmiggiano Reggiano dairy and we were able to watch the entire process right there on the production floor with the cheese master and his experienced crew. It was simply incredible to watch - these people are true artists and watching them work mostly in silence with everyone just knowing what to do at all times was SO awe-inspiring. Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable about the entire process and was able to explain the ins and outs and whys down to a granular level. She kept things interesting and engaging for my two kids (10 and 11 year olds) and was so patient with them, even when they were being rowdy in the van. The tasting at the end of the production tour was also great, as we were able to taste the cheese at different stages of aging. From there we went to the Prosciutto di Parma factory - we were there on a Sunday, so unfortunately, we weren't able to see the production process (they only work on week days), but we still enjoyed walking around and looking at all the rooms and equipment and of course, the many Parma hams! Lisa brought the process to life for us with all of her extremely detailed descriptions and again, answered all of our many questions thoroughly and enthusiastically. After the tour, we tasted different varieties of ham and met the sweet owner and her daughter, and it was awesome to chat with them. We could not have asked for a better guide or a better tour. Two weeks in Italy and now that we're back home, this is the experience we're all still talking about. Also big shout out to Michelle, who was very responsive and helpful before the tour. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! I'd give ten stars if I could.
Great excursion with sensational guidance.
151caterinap,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta was super nice and really told and showed us everything.
One of those don't-miss experiencess
SheldonRS,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta Morese was an amazing tour guide. Her in-depth understanding of the production processes for both Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma made our experience as enjoyable as possible. Her language skills were remarkable, and that added to our enjoyment. We couldn't be more enthusiastic about our recommendation for this activity. It's one of those "don't miss" experiences for first-time visitors to Reggio Emilia.
Local Tour of Parma
Laura M,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Lisa was fantastic. She provided a lot of historical knowledge about the making of parmigiana reggiano cheese and the process to cure Parma ham. She was friendly and engaging and the tour was fantastic. It gave you a great sense of pride about these family-owned business's and their contribution to the local economy. I visited with my two sisters and would highly recommend the tour to other families and individuals.
It was very interesting....
Karen B,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very interesting. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The two locations were perfect.
Very entertaining and...
Fabian S,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining and exciting tour with great products to touch. Our guide Lisa did great, very personable and with a lot of humor. Highly recommended!
Great day in the countryside with amazing food
jeffrT325JT,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour with Lisa a fantastic guide. We enjoyed seeing how some of the most delicious food in the world was made. Great excursion into the countryside after several days in cities. Lisa was warm engaging and very knowledgeable. Mille Gratzi
Professionalism and passion
irenegJ5864RI,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was extremely interesting, well organized and full of useful and curious information. Michelle is a very qualified guide, clear in explanations and pleasant to listen to, she manages to convey passion and expertise, making the experience engaging from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the place in an authentic and pleasant way.
Groovy Cool tour!! Highly recommended.
Robert C,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Groovy cool experience!! Highly recommended. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the cheese and ham. The driver was great.
Incredible experience, factory, guide and cheese.
Eduardo L,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent! We really enjoyed it. The place is impressive, Cecilia knew in detail the whole process. Ugo and all the factory staff were lovely and very friendly. The quality of the impressive cheese. Undoubtedly, an experience to be made.
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