Parma Hillside Private Food Tour and Tasting: A Journey Through Local Taste and Ancient Architecture

Embark on a mouthwatering journey through the Parma hillside, tasting artisanal cheeses and prosciutto while exploring ancient architecture and picturesque villages.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting.
  • Langhirano - We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will visit a plant where famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced and the visit will be followed by…
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Castle of Torrechiara admission included
  • Access to Prosciutto di Parma Plant
  • Tastings of Prosciutto di Parma and other traditional cured meats
  • Sample Parmigiano Reggiano aged 12 to 36 months and fresh ricotta
  • Enjoy a glass of DOC wine from Parma hills
  • Transportation included with Option 1
  • Bottled water provided
  • Admission to Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy
What's Not Included
  • Option 2 does not include Transportation
Additional Information

Experience the Parma hillside, don’t just see it! Emilia is an absolute delight! We’ll journey through quaint hamlets that resemble postcards, hills carpeted with vineyards, and undulating rural landscapes. A culinary expedition on the Parma hillside presents an exquisite platform of local craftsmen and food enthusiasts throughout the landscape. We’re…

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 7.30 am.
Cancellation Policy

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

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154kalistah
Oct 16, 2024
A Must Do!! Best private tours I have ever been on - This was truly a one of a kind experience and something I will never forget. I My three girlfriends and I got to enjoy two separate tours/experiences with Michelle and Beatrice. The first one was a truffle hunting experience where we got the walk along the hillsides of Parma with Francesco and his dog, Lola, to learn how truffles are grown, harvested, and used in their local dishes. Francesco was then gracious to cook us a homemade meal of meats and fresh pasta (with truffles of course). We also had so much fun spending the day with Michelle as she is incredibly kind, personable, and knowledgeable about the region she grew up in. We then got the spend the day with the lovely Beatrice! We started off at the Parmesan factory where we actually got to be in the same room as the cheese makers and taste the best of the best. We then headed over to check out how balsamic vinegar is made and aged (and got to taste some of course). Next was lunch and wine time at the most stunning vineyard with delicious food. It was lovely to have Beatrice with us as she was eager and excited to answer our questions and get to know our group. Last stop was the Parma ham factory which was incredible and so interesting to learn about. And obviously tasting it was a bonus. Overall, 100000000 stars this was so worth it to me and my friends and something we will always look back fondly on! Thank you Michelle and Beatrice! <3
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P4886rlrachelb
Oct 16, 2024
Unforgettable experience, amazing food, super knowledgable guides - My friends and I had two unforgettable tours with Michelle and Bea in Parma. The first was a truffle hunting experience where we got to see a truffle-hunting dog in action and then were fed the most delicious truffle-themed meal I had in all my time in Italy. Michelle sat and ate with us and it was truly lovely to pick her brain and learn from her wealth of knowledge on the region. The next day we had an all-day food tour with Bea where we visited local businesses producing Parmesan, vinegar, wine, and prosciutto. The tastings were incredible and we learned SO MUCH from our guide. It’s truly incredible we had access to see these businesses in action behind-the-scenes thanks to ARTEMILA. THANK YOU ARTEMILA for these incredible tours and memories! I can’t wait to come back for more.
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Raykase
Apr 7, 2023
Very diverse and interesting tour. - The entire experience was very entertaining and informative. Barbara, our tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Angelo
Jun 24, 2022
When in Emilia Romagna Choose Artemilia Tours! - If you ever want to experience what Emilia Romagna has to offer, Artemilia Tours is where you should start. We booked the Parma Hillside Private Food Tour and were not disappointed. Our guide Michelle made us immediately feel comfortable and easily switched between Italian and English to accommodate our family (travelling with our teen daughters who understand but do not speak Italian fluently). From the time we initially booked, I knew we were in good hands. Michelle reached out immediately to discuss a convenient meeting point in Parma, accommodating all our requests. I requested a hilltop lunch be added to our base tour and without hesitation, Michelle made it happen. She brought us to a wonderful restaurant with magnificent views of the Parma valley. Simply gorgeous! Michelle guided this tour with passion and kept us informed and entertained throughout the day together. Her knowledge of the region and in this case it’s amazing food heritage, was simply amazing. And yes the food tastings throughout the tour were delicious 😀 I would highly recommend Michelle and Artemilia Tours if you want to experience what Emilia Romagna has to offer.
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Andrea_p
Jul 14, 2021
Incredible insights into local food and history - The tour and tasting with Laura was absolutely incredible! She was extremely knowledgeable about everything at all three sites, and she appreciated everything we saw right there with us--from the beauty of the "dance' of making the Parmigiana Reggiano, through the love story of Bianca Pellegrino. It definitely felt, all throughout the tour, that we were going off the beaten path for the most authentic experience possible. I cannot recommend this tour with Laura highly enough.
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Villacaramino
Jul 13, 2021
Enriching and unforgettable day! - What a powerful experience! Michelle of Artemilia, our lovely guide. Outstanding competence and limitless passion for the arts, architecture, history and gastronomy of Parma. My children and I have visited local producers of Parma’s treasures: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and traditional Balsamic Vinegar. We have met authentic Masters at work! They welcome us, showed us the production process and, of course, guided us through a delightful tasting of their finest products. We have all fallen in love with Parma and we certainly will see Michelle again for more!
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Renae
Jun 22, 2021
Delicious and interesting all in one! - Michelle was absolutely fantastic. We took the train from Milan to Parma and they switched their pick up and drop off location for us to the train station. It probably added 45 min Rita for the tour. She is the most passionate and informative guide. We asked A LOT of questions and she knew all the answers. She clearly loves her city and it shows. Such a nice and fun person to spend the day with!!! Guido the driver was fantastic too on very very skinny roads!
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Martinv811
Sep 1, 2020
You have to be there - Excellent tour. We had a morning in Parmigiano-Reggiani factory. It's was great. Amazing and informative to see the cheese making in progress. The salting room, nurturies and maturing caves. We got lucky a had a chance to taste Fresh Ricotta cheese 😊 it's not made every day. Afternoon in Antica Corte Pallavicina ... The Culatello museum. We got to find out about the history of the castle, region, black pigs, culatello and the Maestro Guiseppe Verdi. It's located in beside Po river in secluded fairy tale location. We got to taste all the cheese's, meats and salami. Thank you Michelle we couldn't think of better tour. 😊😊😊 💓💓💓
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