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Emilia Foodie Experience: Taste Italian Tradition
5.0
87 Ratings
San Prospero
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Italian gastronomic tradition with the Emilia Private Tour. Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, and indulge in a tasting of these delicious delicacies.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Italian gastronomic tradition with the Emilia Private Tour. Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, and indulge in a tasting of these delicious delicacies.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Via J. F. Kennedy, 18 - The tour includes a visit to a genuine Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during its production process, followed by a delightful tasting session featuring cheeses of various ages.
- Castello di Torrechiara - There will be a stop at the base of the Castle of Torrechiara for a photo opportunity.
- Langhirano - Following…
- Via J. F. Kennedy, 18 - The tour includes a visit to a genuine Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during its production process, followed by a delightful tasting session featuring cheeses of various ages.
- Castello di Torrechiara - There will be a stop at the base of the Castle of Torrechiara for a photo opportunity.
- Langhirano - Following the cheese dairy tour, the journey continues to a facility located in the Parma hills, renowned for producing Prosciutto di Parma. The visit includes a tour of the Prosciutto facility and a tasting of Prosciutto along with other traditional cured meats.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Bottled water
- Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco
- Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
- Option 1 includes Transportation
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee
- Parma Ham Plant admission fee
- 1 glass of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
- Professional local guide
- Bottled water
- Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco
- Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
- Option 1 includes Transportation
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee
- Parma Ham Plant admission fee
- 1 glass of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
What's Not Included
- Option 2 does not include Transportation
- Option 2 does not include Transportation
Additional Information
Emilia Foodie Experience offers an exceptional journey through a landscape of rivers, plains, and hills, showcasing the gems of Italian culinary tradition! Participants will uncover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, exploring their ancient origins and the perfect harmony of expertise, human passion, and nature’s gifts….
Emilia Foodie Experience offers an exceptional journey through a landscape of rivers, plains, and hills, showcasing the gems of Italian culinary tradition! Participants will uncover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, exploring their ancient origins and the perfect harmony of expertise, human passion, and nature’s gifts. The cheese production process will be observed in action, with visits to all areas of the cheese dairy: the production room, shaping room, salting room, and the impressive warehouse! The dairy tour concludes with a tasting of delectable Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The journey continues to an authentic Prosciutto di Parma plant, traversing the Parma Hills region. During the plant visit, participants will witness the production process of this delicacy, learn about its significant history, and understand the standards that must be met to appreciate the unique character and sweetness of Parma ham.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
- This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the “Price including transportation” option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the “Self-Drive Price” option, we’ll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
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 8.30 am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(87 Ratings)
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Charles_b
May 19, 2026
A must!!! Highly recommended. - We had an awesome tour guide. Her name was Roberta. Absolutely informative, clear concise very thorough. Easy to understand easy to communicate. She was very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you love parmigiano Reggiano cheese and prosciutto. What was also great about this tour is that it was private and you moved at your own pace. A MUST!!!!!
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Jstravels
Apr 24, 2026
if there is one thing you do in Parma, this should be it - if there is one thing you do in Parma, this should be it. this was the most informative, interesting and educational day - and it included one of the best meals as well. Michelle is so good at imparting a lot of information in an interesting way. she answers all questions. Takes pictures to document the journey and makes it a truly lovely experience. This tour takes you to several locations so you see the countryside and learn about the local culture. I cannot recommend this more highly!
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Jen_l
Apr 17, 2026
THIS is the tour you want to book! - Our experience on this tour (last week) with our amazing guide, Lisa, was simply amazing! We booked the option with transportation included to and from Parma, and the entire day was seamless. We were first taken to a Parmiggiano Reggiano dairy and we were able to watch the entire process right there on the production floor with the cheese master and his experienced crew. It was simply incredible to watch - these people are true artists and watching them work mostly in silence with everyone just knowing what to do at all times was SO awe-inspiring. Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable about the entire process and was able to explain the ins and outs and whys down to a granular level. She kept things interesting and engaging for my two kids (10 and 11 year olds) and was so patient with them, even when they were being rowdy in the van. The tasting at the end of the production tour was also great, as we were able to taste the cheese at different stages of aging. From there we went to the Prosciutto di Parma factory - we were there on a Sunday, so unfortunately, we weren't able to see the production process (they only work on week days), but we still enjoyed walking around and looking at all the rooms and equipment and of course, the many Parma hams! Lisa brought the process to life for us with all of her extremely detailed descriptions and again, answered all of our many questions thoroughly and enthusiastically. After the tour, we tasted different varieties of ham and met the sweet owner and her daughter, and it was awesome to chat with them. We could not have asked for a better guide or a better tour. Two weeks in Italy and now that we're back home, this is the experience we're all still talking about. Also big shout out to Michelle, who was very responsive and helpful before the tour. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! I'd give ten stars if I could.
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151caterinap
Mar 29, 2026
Great excursion with sensational guidance. - Roberta was super nice and really told and showed us everything.
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Sheldonrs
Mar 25, 2026
One of those don't-miss experiencess - Roberta Morese was an amazing tour guide. Her in-depth understanding of the production processes for both Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma made our experience as enjoyable as possible. Her language skills were remarkable, and that added to our enjoyment. We couldn't be more enthusiastic about our recommendation for this activity. It's one of those "don't miss" experiences for first-time visitors to Reggio Emilia.
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Laura_m
Mar 10, 2026
Local Tour of Parma - Our guide, Lisa was fantastic. She provided a lot of historical knowledge about the making of parmigiana reggiano cheese and the process to cure Parma ham. She was friendly and engaging and the tour was fantastic. It gave you a great sense of pride about these family-owned business's and their contribution to the local economy. I visited with my two sisters and would highly recommend the tour to other families and individuals.
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Karen_b
Oct 13, 2025
It was very interesting.... - It was very interesting. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The two locations were perfect.
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Fabian_s
Oct 3, 2025
Very entertaining and... - Very entertaining and exciting tour with great products to touch. Our guide Lisa did great, very personable and with a lot of humor. Highly recommended!
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Jeffrt325jt
Sep 27, 2025
Great day in the countryside with amazing food - An amazing tour with Lisa a fantastic guide. We enjoyed seeing how some of the most delicious food in the world was made. Great excursion into the countryside after several days in cities. Lisa was warm engaging and very knowledgeable. Mille Gratzi
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Irenegj5864ri
Sep 15, 2025
Professionalism and passion - The tour was extremely interesting, well organized and full of useful and curious information. Michelle is a very qualified guide, clear in explanations and pleasant to listen to, she manages to convey passion and expertise, making the experience engaging from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the place in an authentic and pleasant way.
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