Overview
Learn about the culinary traditions of Parma on this amazing 8-hour tour. Explore a cheese factory, a ham producing factory and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory with an expert gourmet guide and taste these delicacies directly from their producers. Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch including our most traditional dishes matched with excellent local wines.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Lunch
Wine and food tasting
Pick-up and drop-off in Parma
Beverages
Transport by private vehicle (if option selected)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
2 hours
Leaving Parma, you will first stop at a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano. You will also discover how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additives, can be aged for years to improve its quality. You will then learn to recognize the various aging stages by enjoying a tasting led by an expert.
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Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma
1 hour
Proceed to learn about Parma Ham. In the ham producing house, you will see every phase of the curing of the meat and then taste the final result, yielded by meticulous ageing.
Move on to a local restaurant where you can enjoy all the delicious products of the area, including local wines such as Lambrusco and Malvasia. Your menu includes local cured meats, as well as the tortelli d’erbetta, a round shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta and herbs which is a local specialty. For dessert, you will try the famous sbrisolona and other dry cakes. Your lunch will also include water, wine and coffee. -
Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP
1 hour
After lunch, round your tour off with a visit of an "acetaia", where a member of the owner’s family will reveal all secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
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
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar
Can I cancel Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Wine and food tasting
- Pick-up and drop-off in Parma
- Beverages
- Transport by private vehicle (if option selected)
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma, 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
