Parmigiano-Reggiano Tour: Uncover the Centuries-Old Cheese Making Tradition and Enjoy Tastings
4.8
4 Ratings
Parma
Uncover the centuries-old tradition of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese making on this engaging tour. Meet the dairy guide, witness the production process, and indulge in tastings. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parma - Meet the dairy guide directly on site and start your visit of an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Diverse food tasting
- Dedicated dairy staff for a 2-hour guided tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Pickup and drop-off service (if the option “with transportation” is not selected)
Additional Information
Join the dairy guide directly at the location and begin your tour of a genuine Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO manufacturer. Experience the unchanged process of creating the Cheese King, a method that has been handcrafted the same way ever since it was first invented by the Benedictine monks a millennium ago! You’ll see almost every step of the cheese-making process, from curdling in the customary copper heaters to salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals. Enjoy tasting afterwards. You’ll be part of a group tour conducted by the dairy’s personnel. Note that the dairy may be situated up to 30km from the city center.
- Please pay attention to the program that the tour provider will send you before the departure date through the Viator message center
Location
Parma
The exact meeting point will be provided after the booking with the detailed program, since the dairy can changed accorging to their availability.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(4 Ratings)
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O6434hjlisaj
Nov 19, 2023
Great experiences in Parma!! - While on our trip to Italy, we spent several days in the lovely city of Parma. Our tours and experiences through Food Valley were perfect. We began with a private cooking class with Christina - the experience of cooking and eating dinner in the cook's home was so much fun and the food was wonderful. While in Parma we also went on a tour of a Parmigiana Reggiano factory, a Prosciutto di Parma producer tour and lunch at a Agriturismo - all were very informative and the food was great! We also went to Modena where we had a guided visit and tasting lunch at a traditional Acetaia - as everything else, this was a great experience as well. We topped off the day by visiting the Ferrari museum and my husband got to test drive a car. The guides for each of our experiences were friendly, punctual and informative. Even with a last minute change of one of our guides, everything was seamless. Our tours were so personal and we can't say enough good things about each experience.
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Wolfgang_h
Jul 14, 2023
Parmigiano-Reggiano 101 - Our guide was fantastic! We knew it was one of the best cheese in the world, but after listening to the family story and seeing the whole process, we now know that it is simply the best cheese ever!!!!!
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