Emilia Private Tour: Discover the Secret of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Prosciutto di Parma

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Italian gastronomic tradition with the Emilia Private Tour. Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, and indulge in a tasting of these delicious delicacies.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production procees and the visit will be followed by a declicious tasting of different ageings of cheese.
  • Castello di Torrechiara - We will stop on the way at the foot of the Castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures.
  • Langhirano - After the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy experience, we will head to a plant situated on the Parma hills, where the famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced, for the visit to the Prosciutto facility followed by tasting of Prosciutto and other traditional cured meats.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Tasting of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh ricotta cheese
  • Transportation included with Option 1
  • Entrance fees to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and Parma Ham Plant
  • Sample DOC Parma Hills Wine
  • Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and other traditional cured meats
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Option 2 does not include Transportation
Additional Information

Emilia Gourmet Excursion is a remarkable trip through Italy’s scenic rivers, flatlands, and hills, where you’ll discover the gems of Italian culinary heritage! You’ll uncover the secrets behind Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, their historic roots, and the perfect harmony of expertise, human enthusiasm, and nature’s gifts. Witness the cheese-making process first-hand and explore all the chambers of the cheese factory: the production area, the forming room, the salting space, and the impressive warehouse! Upon concluding the dairy tour, you will taste the irresistible Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We travel to a genuine Prosciutto di Parma Facility, traversing the region of Parma Hills. Inside the facility, you’ll see how this specialty is produced and learn about its significant history and the strict standards it must meet, thus grasping the origins of Parma ham’s distinct flavor: its signature sweetness!

  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
  • Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
  • Your health is our top priority and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
  • Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
  • Social Distancing - Guests will keep at all time the minimum safety distance in accordance with the instructions given in each place visited. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
  • Guides and suppliers receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the “Price including transportation” option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the “Self-Drive Price” option, we’ll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
Location
Emily Way Bar
Via Marco Emilio Lepido
You will meet the guide in front of Emily Way Bar in Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 215, 43122 San Prospero PR at 8.30 am.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Llaborwit
Sep 2, 2024
The absolute best Parma food tour - Perfect tour, we tasted all of the classic foods that we have been excited for. From the homemade pasta dishes to the vertical tasting of cheese from parmigiana and a very special balsamic vinegar from Modena everything was perfect. We had two bottles of amazing wine that we had never tried as well. We had special pastries as well, and Serena went out of her way to get gluten-free options for my husband that were delicious. Serena was an absolutely amazing tour guide I would give this tour five stars for sure but more if I could.
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Joanne_s
Jul 31, 2024
Do yourself a favour and book this experience! - Truly remarkable experience. Highly recommend. It was definitely a highlight of my trip! Our tour guide was very knowledgable and shared lots of insight which made us appreciate the experience even more.
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Margaret_b
Jun 25, 2024
Perfect Parmesan and Prosciutto Tour - A friend and I enjoyed our private tour with Serena. She was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and happily answered all of our questions. I felt like we got an in-depth view of both the parmesan factory (from watching some parmesan and ricotta being made from start to finish, going to see the cows that produced the milk, and tasting 4 different aged cheeses) and the prosciutto factory (seeing the raw meat cured with salt, seeing the meat at different stages of the curing and aging process, and finishing with a tasting including a glass of sparkling wine). I can't recommend Serena enough, she was fabulous. In addition, the logistics worked well: we were picked up on time at the designated meeting spot, had a dedicated driver along with Serena, and a very comfortable car for the two of us.
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Rok_k
Jun 2, 2024
Everything is well... - Everything is well organized, the guide Serena took her time for us and presented everything to us exactly as the tourist wanted
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Mmschwartz1
May 22, 2024
Highlight of our trip! - This half day tour was absolutely amazing! Michelle met us at the dairy farm (Villa Aiola) bright and early and proceeded to give us the most informative, energetic, detailed, up close and personal tour of the Parmigiano Reggiano factory. During the tour we watched the different stages of the cheese being made and even had a chance to assist in the cheese making process. The tasting did not disappoint...4 different Parmigiano Reggianos and freshly made ricotta...they were all delicious. From there we headed to a proscuitto di Parma factory. On the way Michelle provided us detailed history of the town and stopped for a photo op of a 15th century home. At the prosciutto factory, we learned about the aging process and ate delicious samples of the ham. If you want an immersive, personalized experience, this is the experience for you.
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Emiliec41
May 14, 2024
fabulous - We did the half-day excursion of the parmesan and parma ham visit it was fantastic, we loved serena we recommend this experience be careful you have to be transported but frankly it was crazy we loved it and we are ready to start again
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Daniela_b
May 2, 2024
Time well spent - Really great tour, Inspiring and relaxing. The pickup was in time, the guide and the driver were very nice and very well informed, they answerd all our questions.
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Temple_m
Mar 16, 2024
Fantastic afternoon in Italy’s culinary center - Highly recommended! Beatrice was a fantastic tour guide and you could really feel her expertise on knowledge of regional foods. Both stops were fascinating deep dives into the process that makes the foods special and tasting a full ranger afterwards really gave us an appreciation of the products.
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Jeff_w
Mar 1, 2024
Great tour with great access - That was one of the best tours I've ever been on, private, great guide, incredible access. Our guide was an expert who was also personable.
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Barbaragx1843ro
Feb 11, 2024
10 praise Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham - Fantastic!!! a big thank you to Serena who made us live a wonderful experience between Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham. The choice of agricultural is also to be commended. We can give the day a 10 and praise. Thanks Barbara and Sonia
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