Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

5 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is all you have to know about the production of Parma’s traditional products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham.

After the pick up, you will head to "Casello" where the milk is cooked and the process of cheese making begins. Your tour leader will take you to visit the brine room, where cheesemakers will explain the secrets of milk processing and show the artisan of cheese working with their hands. You will have the opportunity to see the full process of how the experts make the famous cheese. Before leaving the factory, you will enjoy a glass of wine with Parmigiano Reggiano.

The tour continues to Parma Ham’s factory. The process starts with the arrival of the fresh pork legs then the experts will proceed with salting, resting, washing, drying, curing, greasing and branding. After exploring each step of Ham producing, you will taste the Parma Ham paired with a glass of wine.

You can choose the nearest pick up point to your accommodation from the available options.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please choose the nearest pick up point to your accommodation from the available options.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional driver and staff

Visit to Parma Ham Factory

Air-conditioned vehicle

Parma Ham tasting

Visit Parmigiano Reggiano Factory

Parmigiano Reggiano tasting

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Parma

Discover the secrets of Parma's most traditional products on this half day small-group tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Parma

Visit a cheese factory close to Parma and discover how Parmigiano Reggiano is made.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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