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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - Leaving Parma, you will first stop at a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano. You will also discover how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additives, can be aged for years to improve its quality. You will then learn to recognize the various aging stages by enjoying a tasting led by an expert.
  • Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma - Proceed to learn about Parma Ham. In the ham producing house, you will see every phase of the curing of the meat and then taste the final result, yielded by meticulous ageing.

Move on to a local restaurant where you can enjoy all the delicious products of the area, including local wines such as Lambrusco and Malvasia. Your menu includes local cured meats, as well as the tortelli d’erbetta, a round shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta and herbs which is a local specialty. For dessert, you will try the famous sbrisolona and other dry cakes. Your lunch will also include water, wine and coffee.

  • Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP - After lunch, round your tour off with a visit of an “acetaia”, where a member of the owner’s family will reveal all secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
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 our typical specialties paired with top-notch local wines.

  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Make a note of any dietary needs in the ‘Special Requirements’ box when you book
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Parma
Cancellation Policy

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

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Megan_m
Jul 13, 2024
Yummy food tour of Parma - Great experience! Well planned out as we were able to see the cheese making in process as that was our first stop of the day. The lunch was very yummy and in another great location. Giacomo our guide was great! Super knowledgeable. You could tell he was really passionate about the information he was relaying to us. All in all would highly recommend.
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Daydream10251686883
Jul 9, 2024
Wonderful experience. - Excellent tour, so much information about the food and history of the region. We loved every part of it. The lunch was delicious! Would recommend to anyone visiting Parma
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U9005donatalieb
Jun 29, 2024
Best Day in Parma - It was an amazing day! Everything was wonderful and perfect! We loved Sofia, she was an excellent guide. She is so cute and sweet!
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Llongbusta
Jun 27, 2024
Exceptional day in Parma region for the family! - Lovely day spent learning about the region! Our guide was very knowledgeable. The local establishments visited were exceptional! Lunch experience amazing! Highly recommend Tastybus in Parma.
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Rachael
Jun 17, 2024
Best food tour! - This was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy, our tour guide was incredible, very knowledgeable, funny and friendly. I highly recommend the full day tour it is definitely worth your time and money. The tastings were generous and stunningly delicious. Worth the trip to Parma!
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Shauna_h
Jun 11, 2024
A beautiful deep dive into the Italian food culture. - What a great deep dive into the food culture of Italy! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Loved this tour!
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Markgfrisco
May 29, 2024
Great way to see how the famous foods of Parma are made - We had a great time with the family on the Tasty Bus having lunch and visiting the three factories. Our guide Claudia was amazing.
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832glenk
May 28, 2024
Parma Tasty Bus - Great experience! Got to sample all the local foods with a local! Learned all about the area and history of the area. Highly recommend!
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Julie
May 27, 2024
Fantastic day trip - Excellent tour with lots of info and tastings. Marika our tour leader was full of info and always happy to answer any questions. Loved that each of the producers was small so go to meet the owners and taste all of their products. The lunch was fantastic and the bus had plenty of room for everyone to spread around.our bus driver was Francesco was great too, safe driver and always stayed with our bus so we could leave our belongings on board. This tour caters to everyone and Marika takes great care to include all participants. Recommend, it’s an awesome day.
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Matthewtv5577ms
May 18, 2024
Parma Perfection - Amazing, rich cultural gastronomic experience. Valentina was an exceptional guide and made our day special. The scenery was beautiful and the food divine.
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