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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Giologic
Oct 20, 2025
So satisfied. Full stomach and full heart. - I learned about cheese, I ate cheese, I bought cheese. This was true of everything this day. Cheese, prosciutto and traditional balsamic vinegar. Everyone was kind and informative. There were no children present.
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Christian
Oct 18, 2025
Must Do - It was wonderful to try all the family made specialty products and learn about the tradition and passion put into acquiring the certifications. It's important to learn where and how our food is produced so we the consumers can decide. I liked the message and the quality of everything we enjoyed.
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Scenic04546361289
Oct 12, 2025
Gormet to full - I did the full tour. Ham cheese lunch and acetaia. Liza was our guide, excellent person. Very friendly and warm. I recommend doing so
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954ecey
Oct 9, 2025
Tasting tradition in Parma - It was a very informative tour that I really enjoyed! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the cheese and Parma ham production process, and the places we visited were definitely worth seeing for food lovers.
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D2817wxlorettam
Sep 24, 2025
Wonderful tour - Such an amazing tour. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable, we learned so much about the process of cheese, making, prosciutto Parma making, and the balsamic vinegar process. The day went by very fast and we got to try delicious food; would definitely recommend.
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Deb
Sep 17, 2025
Parma tour - The most informative tour we have been on! Claudia was wonderful! Each stop was interesting and we felt welcome! We can’t choose our favorite stop as we enjoyed them equally!
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Y6307dwvickih
Aug 14, 2025
Highly recommend the cheese/ham/Balsamic tour - Loved this tour. The guide was informative and fun. It was very easy to spend the day with her. The lunch was exceptional and traditional. Be prepared to buy some lovely treats along the way.
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Wimblewomble
Aug 13, 2025
A lovely dinning and educational experience on a very hot day. - Great tour. Very tasty food and lunch. May seem expensive but well worth the money. The guide came across very informative and we would have purchased all the products but for the UK ban on meat and dairy products from the EU. Would definitely recommend.
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E5996vfmelissad
Jul 31, 2025
Amazing tasting tour - Everything went great! The locations were amazing, tasting was fab, and everything was very well explained. Giacamo was a fantastic tour guide. Highly recommend!
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Rjcb112
Jul 28, 2025
Best of the Best! - This day trip on the outskirts of Parma was a day to remember! In complete awe of the cheese production, prosciutto, and also the visit to the Picci mansion was a complete delight! Could not ask for a better day!
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From $178
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).