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Overview

Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work see how the cheese is still produced following traditional methods. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Then, taste the delicious cheese with local wine. At the ham factory the tour commences with a brief introduction of the historical side of the production, from here you will visit the “cold stage”, where the fresh meats are processed. You will see the machines used for salting and the refrigeration/resting cells,the seasoning rooms. At the end of the food tour there will be a taste of Parma ham a sparkling local wine.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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. https://goo.gl/maps/rKRNJAmEfvqUW7YM8

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31

The tour starts early in the morning to reach a cheese factory and watch the Parmigiano Reggiano production. On the way you will see the typical countryside with the stables and the fields where grown up the specific dry and fresh forage fixed from Consortium for the cows that produce milk for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

2. Parma

Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano on a guided visit to a traditional caseificio (cheese factory) in Parma. Watch master cheese makers at work as they craft this iconic cheese, separating the whey and shaping it into its signature wheels. Follow the journey of the cheese through each stage of production. See the shaping and salting rooms, then step into the stagionatura where thousands of wheels age to perfection. Learn about the rigorous tests performed by the Consorzio, including the hammering of cheese wheels before the iconic fire branding ritual. Complete your experience with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with sparkling regional wine.

Duration: 120 mins

3. Langhirano

Immediately afterwards we will move to the prosciouttificio where Parma ham is produced. It will be possible to see the processing areas, refrigerated cells and aging cellars. It will also be possible to watch the processing in progress during the visit. At the end there will be a tasting of Prosciutto paired with wine from the Parma hills

Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit

Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station

Cheese tasting paired with sparkling wine

Parma ham farmhouse tour

Parma ham tasting with local bread and sparkling wine

Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Local expert guide

Exclusion

All items not explicitly included are excluded.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.

No Luggage or large bags are allowed on the Van

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.

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