Private Tour

Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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: the 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‘s Included

Professional local guide

Bottled water

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

Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco

Option 2 does not include Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Castello Di Torrechiara

We will stop on the way at the foot of the Castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

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

5.00

80 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was very interesting....
Karen B,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It 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
5.00
Very 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
5.00
An 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
Groovy 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
5.00
Excellent! 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.
Wonderful
jasonlI1478UE,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was so much fun. You really get to see the full end-to-end cheese making process, which is incredible to watch unfold. And, the cheese tasting at the end is also fantastic. Going through the Parma Ham facility was also so interesting. Lisa was a great guide who was excellent at communicating the history and processes related to these incredible foods in the region. We loved the whole experience, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the excellent cuisine in and around Parma!
Wonderful food tour un Verona
Noldo,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lisa, our tour guide was superb. Her knowledge, friendliness, flexibility and good disposition were amazing. Recommended "120" %.
Delicious
Michael Watkins,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very well organized and professional experience. Nice Mercedes van with a friendly driver. Lisa was our guide and she was extremely knowledgeable. Amazing how much she knew. The dairy visit was interesting and mostly kept the kids (7 and 10) entertained.
Great Adventure
Sherry D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very educational and fun experience for all the family. Michelle was a knowledgeable and personable guide who made our experience worth the adventure!