Emilia Private Tour: Discover the Secret of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Prosciutto di Parma

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
  • Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production procees and the visit will be followed by a declicious tasting of different ageings of cheese.
  • Castello di Torrechiara - We will stop on the way at the foot of the Castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures.
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What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Tasting of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh ricotta cheese
  • Transportation included with Option 1
  • Entrance fees to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and Parma Ham Plant
  • Sample DOC Parma Hills Wine
  • Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and other traditional cured meats
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Option 2 does not include Transportation
Additional Information

Emilia Gourmet Excursion is a remarkable trip through Italy’s scenic rivers, flatlands, and hills, where you’ll discover the gems of Italian culinary heritage! You’ll uncover the secrets behind Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, their historic roots, and the perfect harmony of expertise, human enthusiasm, and nature’s gifts. Witness the…

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.

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Donna_w
Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful tour seeing and tasting the process for Parma ham and Parmesano reggiano cheese - Tour as described was close to 6.5 hr. Cecilia was the tour guide. She was very passionate about details as she grew up in the area and her father was a cheese maker. We chose to use our own transportation so we could drive on from our last stop.
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Laura_w
Jan 26, 2025
Amazing tour of Parma with cheese and ham - Beatrice was an outstanding guide. She was obviously passionate about the locations and products she showed us and was great at giving information, answering questions and showing us the process. Seeing the cheese made and walking through each step was amazing and the same for the Parma ham. Guido our driver did a wonderful job maneuvering through the fog and even though we couldn’t see the lovely landscapes and castle due to the fog we have a wonderful tour and I would recommend to anyone. We also tried a sandwich shop she mentioned after the tour and it was delicious.
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689pietrot
Dec 31, 2024
Food and wine tour around Parma (dairy and ham factory) - Wonderful experience at Coduro dairy and Conti ham factory. We spent a half day in the surroundings of Parma to discover live the processing of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. I congratulate our guide Michelle, especially for her great availability, clarity, but above all competence. An absolutely recommended tour to experience and learn about one of the most important food and wine in the world!
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311valev
Dec 27, 2024
An unmissable experience! 100% recommended - An amazing tour that you can not miss! Michelle knows a lot about both Parmesan and aceto! We were super happy with the tour!
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Mrdarcyandelizabeth
Dec 18, 2024
Once in a Lifetime Tour! - This tour was a highlight of our trip to Emilia-Romagna. Michelle picked us up from our hotel in Parma and our first stop was a small, independent producer of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We got to see so many steps of the cheese making process up close! At first I had wondered why we needed to make such an early start to the day, but Michelle timing it perfectly so that we could see everything (from the boiling of the milk and separating the curds, to forming the wheels). We even got to help “turn” the curds to release them from the bottom of the copper vat. Next we got to taste 12, 24, 30, and 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano. Michelle is level 2 certified taster and thoughtfully walked us through the tastings, pointing out the nuances of each cheese’s aromas, textures, and flavors. So fun! Our second stop was a “salumifico” in Langhirano. I loved that this was another small family run business, this one woman owned and operated. Michelle was so knowledgeable about the whole process of making Prosciutto di Parma and walked us through the facility. So cool to see — although I wouldn’t recommend for my vegetarian friends. :) We ended with another great tasting — this time with a little glass of local wine, too. I truly cannot recommend Artemilia more highly. This truly felt like a once in a lifetime experience. Such a fun and special day.
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Perri_w
Nov 6, 2024
A deftour - This is a definite tour to take. We absolutely loved our Guide, Cecelia! She was such a pleasure to be with. Our driver, Guido, was fun and comical.
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Melissahr2131vm
Oct 24, 2024
A great tour with a great tour guide!! - Today was such a great day! We got to tour Villa Aiola dairy farm as well as Conti Prosciutto di Parma plant. We got to watch them make the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and explore the dairy farm. We got to meet the dairy cows and even welcome some new baby twins to the farm!! We got to sample fresh ricotta cheese and the different aged cheeses!! We also got to see the different aging rooms for the prosciutto hams and also sample some different aged varieties!! Michelle was such an amazing guide - so full of knowledge and helpful in helping us understand the processes!! We highly recommend using this group for any tour they offer!! We hope to come back again! A day we will never forget!!
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Jcbriski
Oct 22, 2024
Cecilia is a total gem &... - Cecilia is a total gem & gave us a 5🌟 experience in Parma & the ER region! She and our driver Guido guided us safely through the gorgeous countryside for behind the scenes experiences at a functional dairy & prosciutteria. She’s so knowledgeable, kind, and authentically interactive- we made a new friend!!
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P3167mzchrisp
Sep 27, 2024
Great 1/2 day experience in Parma! - Fantastic tours of a local farm that produces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and then a local producer of Prosciutto di Parma. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about her region's products and culture. Highly recommended!
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Llaborwit
Sep 2, 2024
The absolute best Parma food tour - Perfect tour, we tasted all of the classic foods that we have been excited for. From the homemade pasta dishes to the vertical tasting of cheese from parmigiana and a very special balsamic vinegar from Modena everything was perfect. We had two bottles of amazing wine that we had never tried as well. We had special pastries as well, and Serena went out of her way to get gluten-free options for my husband that were delicious. Serena was an absolutely amazing tour guide I would give this tour five stars for sure but more if I could.
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