• Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31 - Along the route, enjoy the picturesque countryside featuring stables and fields where the Consortium cultivates specific dry and fresh forage for the cows that produce milk for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
• Caseificio - Uncover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano with a guided tour of a traditional caseificio (cheese factory) in Parma. Observe master cheese makers as they skillfully create this renowned cheese, separating the whey and forming it into its distinctive wheels.

Follow the cheese’s journey through each production stage. Visit the shaping and salting rooms, then enter the stagionatura where thousands of wheels mature to perfection. Discover the stringent tests conducted by the Consorzio, including the hammering of cheese wheels before the famous fire branding ceremony.

Conclude your visit with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with Balsamic vinegar and sparkling regional wine. Sample two different aged cheeses and relish their rich flavors, while gaining insights into this EU-protected tradition.

• 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

• Gratuities

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.

• Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.
• We kindly remind all guests that children of all ages must be included in the booking and are required to pay a fee, regardless of their age. This ensures we can provide sufficient space in the van for everyone. Unfortunately, if a child is not included in the reservation, we may not be able to accommodate them on the tour, as seating is limited.
• No luggage or large bags allowed on the van. Contact us for luggage storage details

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