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Full Day Parma Culinary Journey: Cheesemaking, Ham Production and Vinegar Factories
4.9
102 Ratings
Parma
Embark on a full-day culinary adventure in Parma. Visit a cheese factory, ham production facility, and traditional balsamic vinegar factory. Indulge in a 3-course lunch with local wine pairings.
Embark on a full-day culinary adventure in Parma. Visit a cheese factory, ham production facility, and traditional balsamic vinegar factory. Indulge in a 3-course lunch with local wine pairings.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - 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…
- Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - 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.
- Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma - 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 - 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.
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)
- 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
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover Parma’s gastronomic heritage on this exciting 8-hour journey. Take a tour of a cheese plant, a ham production facility, and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory, led by a knowledgeable gourmet guide, and get the chance to sample these exquisite foodstuffs straight from their makers. Your day also includes a delectable 3-course meal, featuring…
Discover Parma’s gastronomic heritage on this exciting 8-hour journey. Take a tour of a cheese plant, a ham production facility, and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory, led by a knowledgeable gourmet guide, and get the chance to sample these exquisite foodstuffs straight from their makers. Your day also includes a delectable 3-course meal, featuring our typical specialties paired with top-notch local wines.
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Make a note of any dietary needs in the ‘Special Requirements’ box when you book
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Parma
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(102 Ratings)
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Sep 18, 2024
An outstanding small group food tour - This is a great tour to small family producers of unique products. The tour guide (Gac ) was passionate about the food of the region and was very informative
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R8363txleonardog
Sep 16, 2024
Go to Parma and not do this experience, you did not go to Parma!! - Simply amazing the whole experience!
Not only to taste, but to see how the whole process of parmesan cheese, Parma ham and Balsamic vinegar that was what most surprised me, where what we are used to use is nothing but a “farce”. Try the ice cream and you'll see!
The Guide Elena was simply the best Guide than in Trips I have ever made!
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Michele_f
Sep 16, 2024
Parmigiano Reggiano factory, Prosciutto & balsamic vinegar private tour - Valentina made our experience truly unforgettable. From the start, her communication was thorough, and her meeting instructions were exceptionally clear. This private tour is perfect for seeing the top three attractions in the Parma area, and Valentina's expertise made it even better. Our first stop was the Parmigiano Reggiano factory, where she educated us on the entire process with live demonstrations, followed by a tasting of some of the best cheese I’ve ever had. Next, we toured the Prosciutto factory, learning about production from start to finish. Valentina even arranged a quick stop at a nearby castle, allowing us to capture stunning scenic photos. For lunch, we enjoyed delicious meats and cheeses we had just learned about. Our final stop was at a family-run traditional balsamic vinegar producer, where Valentina once again impressed us with her extensive knowledge. Her expertise across all three industries made the tour absolutely worthwhile. Highly recommended!
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Tonygt6805wq
Sep 13, 2024
A foodie paradise tour! - This was an excellent tour while we were in Parma. It is a full day.
It is also a very educational day especially if you have a guide like Marika who, while young is a food graduate, is extremely well informed, is also quite funny but all of this wrapped in a very sensible, respectful and wanting to please attitude.
Your guide make makes or breaks your day….Marika made it a beautiful day!
We started with the cheese factory and it was just amazing what we learned and the tastings! The hosts were also very nice and of course we bought the real parmiggiono cheese, 50 months aged….yummy!
TIP: Bring a bag that keeps food cool or buy one for €1 at the cheese factory and fill it up along the way.
Then we went to the Prosciutto for more learning and seeing how this is done. Even both of us being Italian it was an eye opener. We did a tasting and it was delicious. We also bought more food…prosciutto of course! Delicious!
Then there is lunch at the Osteria where the views are spectacular and the food matches that.
Finally the vinegar…OMG this is a great place to learn and see and taste what real vinegar is. Our host was amazing and spent time with us explaining things.
The tastings…the tastings….DEVINE!
I won’t spoil it but…don’t leave there without the real stuff because at home it will cost you a lot more!
We’ve done a lot of tours but we’ve now learned that Get Your Guide does them better, provides real value, delivers exactly what you paid for, in spades.
We loved every minute of the 8 hours.
FINALLY: The unsung hero is the coach driver. You need to be great (not just good) to handle that coach at those altitudes with no guardrails. He did a majestic job of it.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND tipping them both, generously. They have earned it.
They have instructed and cared for us majestically.
Enjoy the tour and….Buon Viaggio!
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24chelseak
Sep 9, 2024
Tasty bus indeed - An absolute pleasure. Elena was pur guide and she was lovely. Very informative and delicious. Don't skip the vinegar tour.
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Donna_s
Aug 22, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - Absolutely wonderful day spent with our Guide, Claudia. We enjoyed each stop - including our hosted lunch. Claudia clearly explained the history and processing of the cheese, ham and vinegar. She was passionate as she spoke and she was easy to understand. Each producer took the time to meet us and talk about their products and the aging process. Our driver, Vincenzo, was also a pleasure to spent the day with.
Would highly recommend this tour.
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Vincemercuri
Aug 12, 2024
Mouth watering tour in Parma - The tours were well organized and our guide Giacomo was very knowledgeable. All 3 tours were unique and insightful.
It’s a must do if you’re in the area!
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Megan_m
Jul 13, 2024
Yummy food tour of Parma - Great experience! Well planned out as we were able to see the cheese making in process as that was our first stop of the day. The lunch was very yummy and in another great location. Giacomo our guide was great! Super knowledgeable. You could tell he was really passionate about the information he was relaying to us. All in all would highly recommend.
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Daydream10251686883
Jul 9, 2024
Wonderful experience. - Excellent tour, so much information about the food and history of the region. We loved every part of it. The lunch was delicious! Would recommend to anyone visiting Parma
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U9005donatalieb
Jun 29, 2024
Best Day in Parma - It was an amazing day! Everything was wonderful and perfect! We loved Sofia, she was an excellent guide. She is so cute and sweet!
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