Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour: Discover Traditional Cheese Making Techniques in Parma
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68 Ratings
Parma
Experience the art of traditional cheese making on a Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour in Parma. Watch the cheese makers at work, learn about the production process, and indulge in a tasting of this iconic cheese.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parma - The whole experience is run at the Parmigiano cheese factory in which you will be guided by the Grandson of the founder !
What's Included
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Exclusive Parmigiano cheese tour with farmhouse visit
  • Taste three varieties of artisan cheeses
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Central Parma NH Hotel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the universe of parmigiano-reggiano cheese with a 2-hour guided tour around a cheese factory, or ‘caseficio’, in Parma. Witness the expertise of the cheese makers as they finely separate the whey and sculpt the cheese into its iconic wheel-like form. Cap off your visit by indulging in a tasting experience, featuring the cheese complemented by honey and local wine.

Unearth the historical roots of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese during your exploration of a Parma cheese factory. Understand how this cheese, guarded by EU regulations, continues to be crafted using age-old techniques.

Observe as the skilled cheese makers extract the cheese from milk baths, providing an intimate peek into the process of heating and whey separation. Journey through the rooms designated for molding and salting before reaching the stagionatura - the area dedicated to cheese aging.

Bask in the visual spectacle and captivating aroma of thousands of cheese wheels. Gain insight into the rigorous checks enforced by the Consorzio, including a unique cheese hammering test prior to the crucial fire-branding ritual. Culminate your experience by enjoying a gourmet tasting of a variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
NH Parma
Viale Paolo Borsellino
NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel . After 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kayla_f
Mar 13, 2024
Must Do Parmigiano Reggiano Tour! - Great tour and amazing guides :) very personal and the tasting at the end was amazing! Would definitely do this tour again!
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Charlotte_r
Feb 3, 2024
Super fun and very educational. - This was super fun and I’m so glad I did it. The tour was very educational and I was able to see, up close, how they make their parmigiano.
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Fitzhoyt
Oct 12, 2023
Great tour! - This was such an interesting and 'tasty' tour! We were quite amazed at how they make the parm. cheese & learned a lot. We were also glad to learn how to tell if the parm. cheese we buy in the USA is real Parm. cheese. And we were glad they had a place to buy some to take home. I would definitely recommend this tour & would even enjoy taking it again!
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Harry_b
Sep 16, 2023
A special experience in the making of Parmigiano Reggiano - A worthwhile tour of a small farm and cheese producer. Very informative. Having done one before at a larger producer, I much prefer this experience where you can see the entire process and interact with the people that are producing the cheese. HIghly recommended. Goupr is medium size (15-20 people) and it is a partially outdoor experience on an active farm, so dress accordingly.
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Loufurut
Aug 26, 2023
Well organized and fun tour - A well-organized tour. Guide was very knowledgeable so we learned a lot. We were immersed in an unforgettable live action in Parmigiano Reggiano making.
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Michelle_l
Aug 12, 2023
Amazing tour! - What a great tour! The meeting spot was very easy. We parked at the garage next to the train station and its a short walk to the front of the hotel. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Its a short drive to the farm where you can see everything from the cows and the whole cheese making process. There is a tasting at the end and if you like, you can buy some cheese to take home or they ship. Excellent experience.
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Dorisp265
Jul 20, 2023
Interesting tour on how special making Parmesan cheese is! - The tour was interesting and the staff explained the process of making Parmesan cheese. They only make the cheese in the morning with warm milk. We took vans to the farm. Leave extra time to park and find the pick up location. It was a short lovely drive in the countryside. We passed fields of sunflowers. After the tour we had as much cheese to taste as we wanted along with a glass of wine.
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Anned321
Jul 18, 2023
Our 2 hr visit to cheese making in Parma was a really wonderful experience. Alice our - We did a cheese making tour in Parma today. Alice our tour guide was very friendly & informative, we enjoyed the experience & cheese tasting. Thanks to Riccardo we managed to get a late booking, very much appreciated, as we leave Parma tomorrow, with great memories.
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Brian_l
Feb 19, 2024
Too expensive for what you get. - Seeing the process to make the cheese was very interesting. The tour itself was too long and the guide wasn’t very confident with her facts and in her delivery. Also the cost for this tour was way to high for the experience. We have been on three hour guided tours of the Vatican and colosseum that didn’t cost as much.
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Nitin_c
Sep 4, 2023
Operator Cancelled but no refund received - After booking and paying, the operator called and cancelled on me. Till date the refund has not come even after immediately informing viator.
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