Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese.
on this special tour you will be able to touch the newborn calves on our farm which happens almost every day.
you will taste the original king of cheeses and many other local artisanal products such as real balsamic vinegar aged over 30 years and parma ham and lambrusco wine
and at the end you can buy a piece of real Parmiginao Reggiano or balsamic vinegar to take home with you
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Only people over the age of 12 can participate
sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con difficoltà motorie
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cavriago
We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making of cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheese wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. I will give you a lab coat and a cap for access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production.
Farm with cows milked and newborn calves. We’ll see the places, where the animals are bred and where the milk is mold. If we are lucky we will see a newborn calf it often happens in the morning.
What‘s Included
Please Wait for my instructions before booking the train to come to me
To have transfer from the train station and the tour select option: tour with transfer
Balsamic Vinegar tasting of 8/15/30 years old
Tasting cheese of 3 different maturation times 12/24/36 months /typical local salami Parma ham ,coppa, salame, 1 glass of wine Lambrusco DOC
1 cappuccino and sweet pie and savoury cake
Disposable coat and shoe covers for access to the dairy production area and the cow farm
Vanilla ice cream with Balsamic Vinegar
To have transfer book option: tour with transfer, Wait for my instructions before booking the train
Options
Tour in Japanise
tour in Japanise: whit this option is possible to have the tour with a Japanese speaking guide
Tour With transport
Minivan: Pick up from train station and transfers included until return to the train station
Starting points:
Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE, Italy
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, Via Città del Tricolore, 42122 Reggio nell'Emilia RE, Italy
Tour Without Transport
Transfer Not Included : with this option you will have to arrive and follow the tour with your own car
Starting point:
Antico Podere Emilia, Via Carlo Darwin, 2, 42123 Reggio nell'Emilia RE, Italy
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic experience
gigea,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the most authentic experience from my last minute trip this automn. Claudio is the best host, he provided so much insightful details on parmegiano reggiano and balsamic vinegar, the real ones, whivh he knows very well from his family businesses. Now I appreciate the original products even more. Don’t miss this tour if you visit Bologna or surroundings!
BEST Regiano Tour with Claudio
satinder s,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the most incredible tour yesterday with Claudio — truly the highlight of my trip. The day started with a delicious sweet and savory breakfast and a perfect cappuccino, and from that moment on, everything felt seamless and thoughtfully planned. At the Parmigiano Reggiano factory, Claudio walked us through each step with such depth and clarity that we left feeling like we actually understood the entire process. The same was true at the cow farm — his knowledge, passion, and warmth made it so meaningful. From storytelling to sharing moments together, every part of the day felt personal and special. We enjoyed amazing tastings of wine, cheeses, and meats, followed by a balsamic experience that completely changed how I think about balsamic forever. Claudio is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, inclusive, and FUN — the kind of guide who makes you feel like you’re exploring with a friend who genuinely loves what he does. If you want an authentic, immersive, and joyful food tour, this is the one. I couldn’t recommend it more! 🍷🧀✨
Great food lover tour
Catherine W,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fun, informative tour that gave an in depth dialog about how the cheese is made …every step of the process all the way to the DOP designation. Claudio is a wonderful ambassador for Reggio Emilia and his family!
The King of Cheese
John W,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful day with Claudio. This is the real deal for gastronauts to understand the process of Parmigiano Reggiano production and balsamic vinegar. The culinary DNA of Emilia Romagna. See the hay, meet the cows, visit the cheese factory whilst operating and of course taste some cheese, Lambrusco and local charcuterie. Then head to the hills to see Claudio’s family batteria of balsamic vinegar and sample over gelato. Communication was great, timings were easy to plan around as we were passing through by train and a good time was had by all. Grazie mille!
A wonderful experience
B4657XAtiffanym,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Claudio exploring the secrets of Parmagiano-Reggiano and Reggio Emilia balsamic! Our favourite thing that we did while in Bologna, and a memory we’ll carry forever. Claudio is so passionate and deeply knowledgeable about his family’s products and you can’t help but be swept up in his enthusiasm and humour.
Parmesan and balsamic
Janine S,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Claudio was prompt, entertaining and very informative. We learned so much about parmesan cheese, how it's made, aged and how delicious it is! Then we continued on to balsamic vinegar finishing the day with gelato drizzled with aged balsamic which was amazing!
Great tour of genuine Parmesan cheese and Balsamic
556jane,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a really enjoyed this tour with Claudio. who is clearly passionate about his family's products and treated us to a whole range of wonderful experiences. After a lovely breakfast at the Agritorismo we proceeded to the Parmesan production facility and saw every stage in making of the cheese and its certification. We then met the cows and calves and learned about the various types of hay they are fed from the fields around. The overall impression is of a carefully curated and high quality process nit an industrial one. The cheese experience was rounded off by a delicious tasting. Not over yet, the day continued with a visit to the family Balsamico acetaia set in the beautiful hills above the farmland. This was such a unique experience seeing the ancient barrels and learning about the artisanal process which Claudio clearly knows so well. A final tasting including ice cream with the best Balsamico on top rounded off a really excellent tour. Thanks Claudio. I thoroughly recommend this tour!
Really interesting day discovering Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamico
Jane S,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day out! had a really enjoyed this tour with Claudio. who is clearly passionate about his family's products and treated us to a whole range of wonderful experiences. After a lovely breakfast at the Agritorismo we proceeded to the Parmesan production facility and saw every stage in making of the cheese and its certification. We then met the cows and calves and learned about the various types of hay they are fed from the fields around. The overall impression is of a carefully curated and high quality process nit an industrial one. The cheese experience was rounded off by a delicious tasting. Not over yet, the day continued with a visit to the family Balsamico acetaia set in the beautiful hills above the farmland. This was such a unique experience seeing the ancient barrels and learning about the fascinating artisanal process which Claudio clearly knows so well. A final tasting including ice cream with the best Balsamico on top rounded off a really excellent tour. Thanks Claudio. I thoroughly recommend this tour!
Best tour in Italy for Foodies and anyone who likes Italian food
susangM9524QP,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Claudio was an absolutely amazing host and wealth of knowledge about the production of Parmesan, riaggiano and balsamic vinaigrette. He made the entire tour amazing, and it was one of the highlights of our Italy trip.
This is the BEST
Denise S,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Claudio is deeply knowledgeable about the region and both the cheese and vinegar making processes. He has strong family ties to the two extraordinary foods, knows everybody, and shares information with humor and respect.
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