Overview
Hop on a TastyBus and discover the finest Parma products in one day! Visit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories with tastings to learn their ancient story and savour exceptional quality. Keep discovering local delicacies and stop for a lunch at small trattoria and traditional balsamic vinegar factory with delicious guided tasting.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Parma ham tasting
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
Eventual purchase of products at the production factories
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Tourist bus stop outside the Toschi parking in Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity start, the departure time is precise.
While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
What to expect
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Caffetteria Toschi
10 min
Meet your English-speaking guide at the tourist bus stop in viale Toschi, 2, at 09:15 am and start your tour at 9:30 am.
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Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
1 hour
First, stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO production factory. Discover how milk is processed and transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Find out why this extraordinary cheese can be preserved for years and why its quality improves over time without any chemical additives. Learn how to distinguish between cheese of different ageing thanks to a guided tasting.
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Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma
1 hour
Continue to the Parma Ham PDO production factory. See the production phases of this renowned kind of cold cut. Start from the meat processing and lose yourself in a journey of flavours until the tasting of the final product. If you've chosen the half-day option (Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham) end your tour with a tasting of Parma ham and savour its sweetness and unique flavour and return to viale Toschi at 2:00 pm.
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Osteria La Maesta'
1 hour
If you have chosen the full-day tour (Best Parma products in a day), keep discovering local delicacies and continue your journey with a light lunch in typical trattoria where you will try some of the most famous local dishes accompanied with a glass of wine.
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Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP
1 hour
After lunch, enter an ancient acetaia and discover why every drop of balsamic vinegar is a true gem. Taste its exceptional quality, aroma and fragrance on a delicious guided tasting. Return to Viale Toschi at approx. 5:00 PM.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Guided small-group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham
Can I cancel Guided small-group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–7 hours.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Tourist bus stop outside the Toschi parking in Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Parma ham tasting
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
- Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
What's not included?
- Eventual purchase of products at the production factories
Which places does it visit?
It visits Caffetteria Toschi, Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma, Osteria La Maesta', Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Maestro Travel Experience
