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Parmigiano and Prosciutto Food Tour

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Parma, Italy

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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.

What's Included

  • 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
  • All items not explicitly included are excluded.
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Meeting Location

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Viale Paolo Borsellino
43122 Parma PR, Italy

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What To Expect

Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31 (Pass By)

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.
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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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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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
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Parmigiano and Prosciutto Food Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 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
  • Local expert guide
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
  • All items not explicitly included are excluded.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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