Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar Tour: A Taste of Italian Tradition & Culinary Secrets

Embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind the making of Parmigiano Reggiano, the King of Italian cheeses, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting of 12 months, 24 months, 30 months and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  • Reggio Emilia - We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We will visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer and the visit will be followed by tasting of 12 years old, 20 years old and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 years old and 10 years old balsamic condiments.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegars and aged condiments
  • Admission to a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar House
  • Bottled water provided
  • Tasting of a variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses and fresh ricotta
  • Transportation included with Option 1
  • Admission to a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy
What's Not Included
  • Option 2 does not include Transportation
Additional Information

Have you ever been curious about the process of making the most prestigious Italian cheese? Are you interested in learning about what dairy cows are fed, the amount of milk they produce, and how their milk is stored and transported to the dairy? Join us as we journey through the production process of cheese, working alongside an experienced master cheesemaker. Watch in awe as the master cheesemaker skillfully manipulates the curd and meticulously controls the heat during the cooking phase to ensure the perfect consistency and moisture level in the cheese. By blending age-old tools and contemporary methods, matched with fervor and dedication, Parmigiano Reggiano is brought to life every single day. By the time our journey ends, the flavor of Parmigiano Reggiano will linger, leaving a trail of passion and astonishment. Not only will we reveal the mysteries behind this king of cheese, but also the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, a yet undiscovered treasure from Reggio Emilia and Modena. We invite you to join us in this immersive and memorable experience!

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
  • Your health is our top priority and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
  • Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
  • Social Distancing - Guests will keep at all time the minimum safety distance in accordance with the instructions given in each place visited. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
  • Guides and suppliers receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
  • 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 7.30 am.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Emily_s
Jul 13, 2024
Worth the early wake up call! - We did the half day Parmigiano and Balsmanic Vinegar Tour with Michelle and it was the highlight of our vacation! It was so incredible to see the entire parmigiano process from start to finish, especially with a guide as knowledgeable and passionate as Michelle. She cares so deeply about the food produced in the region and is constantly going out of her way to become a more informed expert. It was so clear to us how much she loves the region and the produce created here and it made our experience that much more special. The balsamic vinegar portion of the tour absolutely blew us away and we haven’t stopped thinking about it. If you’re looking for an authentic experience while in the region, we could not recommend Art Emilia Tours more highly. We stayed in Bologna and opted for the transport inclusive tour, and were met by Michelle and her driver at Modena station, making it so easy for us to get around. Thank you Michelle for such a wonderful experience!
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Michael_s
Jun 27, 2024
Parmiggiano and Balsamic - Beatrice was our exceptional guide. Above and beyond. Extremely detailed and passionate. Would recommend to anyone wanting to witness cheese making before your eyes. The balsamic was eye opening as well. Highly recommend
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Salvatore_o
Jun 14, 2024
Yummy tour - Our tour was great. Our tour guide was a wealth of information. She was very pleasant, spoke English fluently, was accommodating to our needs. The tour was very interesting and I'm glad we added the adventure to our itinerary
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Adrianoa799
Jun 14, 2024
Highly recommended experience - An unforgettable experience, highly recommended. We knew that Parmesan was a special product but seeing all the processing stages, getting to know the cheesemakers and seeing their dedication, tasting the different maturations and the freshly made ricotta, makes you appreciate everything even more. And then the visit to the vinegar factory: I discovered that traditional balsamic vinegar is completely different from what we usually use. Thanks to Mr Marco, who welcomed us into his Acetaia. Waking up early even on holiday was definitely worth it. It was a morning full of stimuli, discoveries, history, culture and special people. Thanks to Serena and Artemilia, they were scrupulous in organizing and choosing the itinerary.
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Edbq2933nt
Jun 13, 2024
Exceptional Experience - This tour experience was exceptional in every way--thanks primarilyto Michelle's knowledge, passion and professionalism. Here cheese and balsamic manufacturing artisans were of the highest quality,making it a fun, memorable and tasty morning.
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Beverly_m
May 11, 2024
Must Do - Serena was our tour guide for this fabulous tour. She was amazing, spoke beautiful English and had lots of interesting details to explain the tour. We saw the entire cheese making process and then had amazing samples. This is a “must do” for your trip to Parma.
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Sarah_k
Apr 23, 2024
Unforgettably fantastic tour - Michelle was an amazing tour guide! She took us to a wonderful farm and parmigano reggiano maker. Michelle was extremely knowledgeable about the process and the cheese was excellent. The balsamic vinegar maker Michelle took us to was fantastic. Again Michelle was very knowledgeable about the process, the balsamic maker was lovely, and the balsamic was like no other balsamic I have ever tasted. This day was one my family and I will never forget!
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971seanj
Mar 26, 2024
Parmigiana Reggiano and Balsamic Tour - Out tour guide Michelle was outstanding! My wife and I have been on many food tours in the US and in Europe and Michelle was by for the best guide we have had. She was incredibly knowledgeable about Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar, we learned so much. She was also so nice and personable. We felt like we found a new friend.
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Kerri_s
Mar 25, 2024
Parma Reggiano and Balsalmic Tour - The tour was very informative. Michelle was incredibly knowledgeable about the cheese making and Balsalmic making process. We brought our 16 and 17 year old boys with us and they loved it! The tasting was delicious.
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Beverly_t
Mar 18, 2024
Beautiful artisanal tour, with a lovely and knowledgeable local! - This was surprisingly one of the best activities/tours of our 12 day trip. Serena was so kind and knowledgeable. Her deep appreciation and pride for her home regions craftsmanship came through and we thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning about both Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.
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