Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour: Discover Traditional Cheese Making Techniques in 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: 24 hours
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.

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Rebecca_l
Sep 18, 2024
Lengthy work process - Loved seeing so many wheels of cheese on the shelves and learning how they can tell if they are good enough to merit the official stamp of Parmesan Reggiano. Also how they initially mix the ingredients and how different the taste is before the salt is added (wasn’t palatable at all)
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Nathalie_m
Sep 4, 2024
Awesomé informative tour - Loris was an amazing tour guide. We enjoyed our tour very much, especially learning the process of making Parma cheese.
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Efstathia_s
Aug 22, 2024
If you want to learn everything about Parmesan this is the rour - A must do experience! Matthias, our guide made a real nice tour, explained us everything about parmegianno regiano and he also helped us with our trip in Italy with restaurants and etc.
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Karensabourin
Jul 10, 2024
Great experience. - Great experience. It was fun to see a real farm in action. We got to see every step of the cheesemaking process and got to taste two ages of cheese. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
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Inspire47290733496
Jun 24, 2024
Fans of Parmigiana cheese! You must do this. - Our tour guide Atilla Guida provided a great tour and was super knowledgeable. Enjoyed the entire experience from the samples and making a purchase to ship home!
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Vickie_h
Jun 16, 2024
This is a must do! - George was a great tour guide! Loved his passion for the making of Parmesan-Reggiamo cheese. The cheese is delicious. Farm is about 20 minutes away. We returned to our meeting point at the NH hotel at the Parma train station around 10:55. The hotel is great with a buffet breakfast for 18 euro each.
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Noemi_g
Jun 12, 2024
Nice visit with present - I was in a small group with George. He explained everything, it was interesting and as a little present he took us to the baby cows. Really enjoyed!
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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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Ragnar_b
Jul 22, 2024
Tasty knowledge - Very fun tour, full of interesting facts about the parmigiano reggiano. We got to follow the entire process from alfalfa, via cow to aged cheese, all guided by a very knowledgeable host.
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