Full Day Parma Culinary Journey: Cheesemaking, Ham Production and Vinegar Factories

Embark on a full-day culinary adventure in Parma. Visit a cheese factory, ham production facility, and traditional balsamic vinegar factory. Indulge in a 3-course lunch with local wine pairings.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via J. F. Kennedy, 18 - Departing from Parma, the first stop is at a cheese factory to observe the transformation of milk into Parmigiano Reggiano. Discover how this cheese, free from chemical additives, can be aged for years to enhance its quality. Learn to identify the different aging stages through a tasting session led by an expert.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Wine and food tasting
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Parma
  • Beverages
  • Transport by private vehicle (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover Parma’s gastronomic heritage on this exciting 8-hour journey. Take a tour of a cheese plant, a ham production facility, and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory, led by a knowledgeable gourmet guide, and get the chance to sample these exquisite foodstuffs straight from their makers. Your day also includes a delectable 3-course meal, featuring…

Location
Parma
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Njdaniel
Jun 13, 2025
Relax and enjoy the food - Great day out. Excellent guide and experience of traditional Parma food Relaxing and tasty way to try out the local produce.
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J2632jyorlandor
May 31, 2025
Tremendous - Excellent experience overall! Very informative and kept us engaged throughout the entire process; would recommend it to everyone.
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Phlovevacay
May 23, 2025
Best activity - My favorite activity during my weeklong Italy trip. Amazing and fascinating learning about Parma cheese, ham, and balsamic vinegar. Our tour guide Sophia was lovely and knowledgeable.
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G3863jejennifers
May 10, 2025
Amazing experience - An absolutely amazing experience. The tour guide was personable and truly gave me a taste of Parma. Will definitely go again on a future visit!
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Erikmichaelrasmussen
May 6, 2025
Visiting parma ham, parmasan cheese and balsamico production with a competent guide. - If you need a quick and competent introduction to the production of parma ham, parmasan cheese and traditional balsamic vinegar this is the right tour to take. The tour guide is an expert in gastronomy and explains everything, so everyone can understand.
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Scott
May 2, 2025
Great fill day food tour - The tour was amazing. It was very informative and our guide, Giacomo, was very well versed in the process to make the cheese, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar. He also gave us a great overview of the history of the region and pointed out points of interest along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
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Annette
Apr 23, 2025
Informative and amazing! - The tour was absolutely perfect. Claudia was amazing and very nice and informative. My family really enjoyed the entire day!
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Philhowarduk
Apr 19, 2025
An amazing day out in Parma! - This is a remarkable tour! Claudia is extremely knowledgeable about the gastronomy of the region as well as being very friendly and accommodating. All of the stops were excellent - be ready to buy some goodies!
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Bobearica
Apr 12, 2025
Tase of Parma - This tour was amazing! Each faculty we visited was incredible, but the best was the Balsamic vinegar tour was by far the best. Definitely do not miss it. Our guide Sophia was so nice and friendly. We got to have lunch with her and she is truly a lovely person. If you’re near Parma, definitely check this tour out.
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Lisa_s
Jan 6, 2025
A must do while visiting Parma, Italy! - We loved this experience!! We visited small production houses for parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar as well as Parma ham factory. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the region and how the processes of each operated. If you love food and want to visit Parma - this is a definite must for you!
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From $179
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).