Guided Tour at the Cheese and Ham Factory in Parma

You will appreciate the real Parmigiano cheese production in a very traditional factory. It will be possible to see the when cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production. At the end of the tour there will be a tasting of different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses. For Parma ham Prosciutto factory visit we will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. You will move into the “environmental temperature stage”, by visiting the seasoning rooms, here characterized by the typical scents of the ham. During this stage it will be explained the method of “spillatura”, the process in which only the finest ham pasts the test, those selected by the Inspector of the Consortium will then be branded with the infamous ‘Crown of Parma’. At the end of the food tour there will be a degustation of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.

Hop on a TastyBus and discover the finest Parma products in one day! Visit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories with tastings to learn their ancient story and savour exceptional quality. Keep discovering local delicacies and stop for a lunch at small trattoria and traditional balsamic vinegar factory with delicious guided tasting.

During the visit it is possible to see the typical products of Emilia Region. In particular the visitors will enter inside of the traditional factories and discover the production of the real Parmigiano cheese, Parma Ham and the traditional balsamic of Modena. In each factory there will be the tasting. Our tours include: pick up and drop off in Parma, guide, entry fee in the factories and tastings.

This tour is all you have to know about the production of Parma’s traditional products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. After the pick up, you will head to "Casello" where the milk is cooked and the process of cheese making begins. Your tour leader will take you to visit the brine room, where cheesemakers will explain the secrets of milk processing and show the artisan of cheese working with their hands. You will have the opportunity to see the full process of how the experts make the famous cheese. Before leaving the factory, you will enjoy a glass of wine with Parmigiano Reggiano. The tour continues to Parma Ham’s factory. The process starts with the arrival of the fresh pork legs then the experts will proceed with salting, resting, washing, drying, curing, greasing and branding. After exploring each step of Ham producing, you will taste the Parma Ham paired with a glass of wine. You can choose the nearest pick up point to your accommodation from the available options.

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 some honey and 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 and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.

This tour Is designed to meet the needs of those travelers who would like to know the typical Parma Products: cheese, ham and balsamic. If you don't want to see a ham factory, I also suggest a Lambrusco winery. Our companies are small and family-run and you can speak with the owners. It will be fun! There will be plenty of tastings! You are going to real factories. We can start at any time, even in the afternoon, if the morning is not possible for you.

Discover how farmers, ranchers, and artisans make three DOP foods of Italy, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic vinegar. You’ll taste these fabulous foods throughout this tour that begins in Parma and ends in Modena, this region of northern Italy that is also called by many the true culinary breadbasket of Italy.

Learn about the culinary traditions of Parma on this amazing 8-hour tour. Explore a cheese factory, a ham producing factory and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory with an expert gourmet guide and taste these delicacies directly from their producers. Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch including our most traditional dishes matched with excellent local wines.

A journey to discover Parma and its traditions to get to know the culinary traditions for which this area is famous during this 6-hour food tour. Visit a cheese factory. Learn about the famous Parma ham. End the tour in a typical restaurant, where you will enjoy all the products of the territory and taste local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia.

A journey to discover Parma and its traditions to get to know the culinary traditions for which this area is famous during this 6-hour food tour. Visit a cheese factory. Learn about the famous Parma ham. End the tour in a typical restaurant, where you will enjoy all the products of the territory and taste local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia.

A food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable views. A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step. Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company that handles the entire supply chain. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, visiting a small family business tied to the territory and its traditions, soaking in the atmosphere of the old days. Our morning experience will end with a visit to an organic winery followed by lunch and wine tasting. We will complete our food immersion with a visit to a Parma ham plant followed by tasting.

The tour is about the Parmesan cheese and the Parma ham, with tastings in both factories, but without lunch. In case you would like the lunch, you can pay it separately to the factory. Thank you.

The very best of Emilia delicacies in just one day: Parmigiano, Parma ham and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale. Treasures that a tireless tradition has brought through the centuries, and that have made the name of this region and its cities a synonym of gastronomic excellence all over the world. Go through the productive processes, regulated by an ancient knowledge, and the tasting will be even more unforgettable.

This is an alternative to a factory tour. If you wish to have a seat and taste wonderful Italian products and enjoy them. We will do guided tastings of: - cheese - deli meats such as Parma ham - wines (local and not) - olive oil Olive oil is not produced in Parma, but it's nice to taste the olive oil from other regions. Anyway, the products are customizable, so we can arrange them every time.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley to discover two products known all over the world: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Our private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bologna or Modena and take you to a cheese factory, where you will be able to see the production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano and learn about its complex process and characteristics. At the end of the visit, enjoy some different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano and local products. Afterwards, you will go to a Parma Ham producer, where you will discover in a guided tour the different stages of making this renowned product. Before returning to the hotel with our driver, enjoy a light lunch at the ham factory with typical products and dishes.

The name of Parma is well known all around the world, for both its culinary and art treasures. An exclusive guided tour will allow you to discover them all, in just one day. From Langhirano, seat of the Museum of Parma ham, you will reach a ham factory where you will witness the production process, based on an ancient and unchanging knowledge. After a rich tasting of local delicacies, you will get back to the historical heart of Parma, where a majestic Cathedral and a gorgeous Baptistry dominate the skyline of the small, yet charming capital of taste and beauty.

Ever dreamt of spending a full day in the Food Valley of Italy with a top-notch guide and the most famous gourmet products of the world all around you? Well, here you can!

Your friendly private driver will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Milan on a Mercedes (sedan or minivan). You will head out of Milan and start your day trip in the Emilia Romagna region, one of the places in Italy where you will find the best food. You will stop at three producers : Parmesan cheese, Balsamic vinegar, Prosciutto ham. At each place you will have a guided tour of the factory, learn first hand about the production process and enjoy a tasting of these delicious products. During the day you will also have time to stop for lunch and try some other amazing food of this region. The price of lunch is not included, but we will be happy to book a table for you in a great local restaurant. At the end of the day, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Milan.

Parma is known as the "foodvalley", but also an elegant city and territory, in the name of architecture and art. You will discover this combination in a complete and private tour, from a visit to an important art collection kept in an elegant villa, surrounded by a lush park, at the entrance to a well-known ham factory, which follows the complete cycle for the production of own cured meats: from breeding to maturing. What better way to end the day than a rich tasting?

Visit first a Parmigiano Reggiano factory where you’ll learn how the famous cheese is made and where you'll enjoy a tasting of three different aging of cheese. From here we’ll reach a Parma Ham factory where you'll learn the history and visit the “cold stage”, where the fresh meats are processed; end your tour with a tasting of Parma ham and savor its sweetness and unique flavor. Then we’ll reach a famous winery that produces white and red wine from this area. It will be possible to walk around the vineyard and then move inside the cellars, where experts will explain the winemaking process up bottling. At the end of the visit there will be a tasting of three different types of white and red wines. You can choose the nearest pick up point to your accommodation from the available options.