Overview
Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work see how the cheese is still produced following traditional methods. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged.
Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine. At the ham factory the tour commences with a brief introduction of the historical side of the production, from here you will visit the “cold stage”, where the fresh meats are processed. You will see the machines used for salting and the refrigeration/resting cells,the seasoning rooms.
At the end of the food tour there will be a taste of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Parma ham tasting
A glass of local wine
Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
3 different Cheese tasting
Parma ham farmhouse tour
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Local expert guide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel . After 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy. At Parma Train Station: Follow to north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH HOTEL on the right. Our Van wait at the parking area in front of the hotel . After max 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
Directions to NH Hotel: https://tinyurl.com/2989t3k7
Image of pickup Point NH : https://postimg.cc/CnnJ6JkJ
What to expect
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Parma
2 hours
The tour starts early in the morning to reach a cheese factory and watch the Parmigiano Reggiano production: from the curd to the aging. At the end, you can also taste this amazing cheese, famous all over the world.
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Langhirano
3 hours
We will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano or Felino, home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham.Visit an organic Parma ham farm and meet the producer. Finally, taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Malvasia.
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
- No Luggage or large bags are allowed on the Van
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Parmigiano and Prosciutto Food Tour
Can I cancel Parmigiano and Prosciutto Food Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel .
What's included?
- Parma ham tasting
- A glass of local wine
- Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
- Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
- 3 different Cheese tasting
- Parma ham farmhouse tour
- Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
- Local expert guide
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
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