Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour: Discover Traditional Cheese Making Techniques in Parma
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Parma
Experience the art of traditional cheese making on a Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour in Parma. Watch the cheese makers at work, learn about the production process, and indulge in a tasting of this iconic cheese.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parma - The whole experience is run at the Parmigiano cheese factory in which you will be guided by the Grandson of the founder !
What's Included
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Exclusive Parmigiano cheese tour with farmhouse visit
  • Taste three varieties of artisan cheeses
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Central Parma NH Hotel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the universe of parmigiano-reggiano cheese with a 2-hour guided tour around a cheese factory, or ‘caseficio’, in Parma. Witness the expertise of the cheese makers as they finely separate the whey and sculpt the cheese into its iconic wheel-like form. Cap off your visit by indulging in a tasting experience, featuring the cheese complemented by honey and local wine.

Unearth the historical roots of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese during your exploration of a Parma cheese factory. Understand how this cheese, guarded by EU regulations, continues to be crafted using age-old techniques.

Observe as the skilled cheese makers extract the cheese from milk baths, providing an intimate peek into the process of heating and whey separation. Journey through the rooms designated for molding and salting before reaching the stagionatura - the area dedicated to cheese aging.

Bask in the visual spectacle and captivating aroma of thousands of cheese wheels. Gain insight into the rigorous checks enforced by the Consorzio, including a unique cheese hammering test prior to the crucial fire-branding ritual. Culminate your experience by enjoying a gourmet tasting of a variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
NH Parma
Viale Paolo Borsellino
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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B5950zqjanineg
Apr 24, 2024
It's the Cheese! - An enthralling peak at what goes into making the best-tasting cheese in the world! A compact tour only a short ride out of downtown Parma and an education that started with the cows having their breakfast right through to the aging process and an ample tasting of authentic Parmesan Reggiano cheese. Our tour guide was both entertaining and informative and his familiarity with the subject matter made him a wealth of information to answer questions and make suggestions. Unlike some tours which are long on talk and short on substance, this was two hours well spent and worth every Euro!
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Globetrotting47972
Apr 14, 2024
Excellent Outing - Our guide, Martiri, not sure how to spell his name, was very informative and engaging. It was really interesting to learn how true Parmigiano Reggiano is produced.
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Ashley_h
Apr 2, 2024
Great tour and awesome cheese master - Really enjoyed this tour and the cheese tasting. The cheese master was so kind and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. When in Italy you have to go to Parma and do a cheese tour and I highly recommend this one.
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Kayla_f
Mar 13, 2024
Must Do Parmigiano Reggiano Tour! - Great tour and amazing guides :) very personal and the tasting at the end was amazing! Would definitely do this tour again!
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Checchirobertobs
Feb 26, 2024
fantastic tour - A superlative experience that I recommend to everyone. The owners are very kind and friendly. These are artisans who love what they do and have been producing with love for years. A unique experience
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Charlotte_r
Feb 3, 2024
Super fun and very educational. - This was super fun and I’m so glad I did it. The tour was very educational and I was able to see, up close, how they make their parmigiano.
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Fitzhoyt
Oct 12, 2023
Great tour! - This was such an interesting and 'tasty' tour! We were quite amazed at how they make the parm. cheese & learned a lot. We were also glad to learn how to tell if the parm. cheese we buy in the USA is real Parm. cheese. And we were glad they had a place to buy some to take home. I would definitely recommend this tour & would even enjoy taking it again!
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Harry_b
Sep 16, 2023
A special experience in the making of Parmigiano Reggiano - A worthwhile tour of a small farm and cheese producer. Very informative. Having done one before at a larger producer, I much prefer this experience where you can see the entire process and interact with the people that are producing the cheese. HIghly recommended. Goupr is medium size (15-20 people) and it is a partially outdoor experience on an active farm, so dress accordingly.
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Helene
Sep 5, 2023
Interesting and fun excursion - From the NH hotel at the central station we were taken to the cheese farm by bus. Our driver and guide Matteo was very friendly and customer-oriented. He gave a good explanation of the process from cow to Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses. Then we were allowed to taste the cheese aged 18 and 30 months.
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Brian_l
Feb 19, 2024
Too expensive for what you get. - Seeing the process to make the cheese was very interesting. The tour itself was too long and the guide wasn’t very confident with her facts and in her delivery. Also the cost for this tour was way to high for the experience. We have been on three hour guided tours of the Vatican and colosseum that didn’t cost as much.
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