Private Tour
Available languages
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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Select a pickup point
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.
Price including transportation: A private vehicle (car/minivan) with Professional Driver
Pickup included
You must provide your own transport and follow the guide in a separate car
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Karen B,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
It was very interesting. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The two locations were perfect.
Fabian S,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
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!
Robert C,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
Groovy cool experience!! Highly recommended. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the cheese and ham. The driver was great.
Eduardo L,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
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.
Sherry D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
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!
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