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Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting: Private Food and Beverage Tour
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38 Ratings
San Prospero
Embark on a private food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes, visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, an organic winery, and a Parma ham plant.
Embark on a private food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes, visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, an organic winery, and a Parma ham plant.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Via J. F. Kennedy, 18 - Begin the day with an early morning visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small enterprise located between Parma and Reggio Emilia that manages the entire supply chain. The dairy is just a 20-minute drive from the center of Parma.
A private local guide will accompany your family or group of friends throughout the day,…
- Via J. F. Kennedy, 18 - Begin the day with an early morning visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small enterprise located between Parma and Reggio Emilia that manages the entire supply chain. The dairy is just a 20-minute drive from the center of Parma.
A private local guide will accompany your family or group of friends throughout the day, ready to answer questions and provide detailed explanations of each step you observe.
Witness the complete production process of the renowned cheese, from feeding the milking cows to the cheese’s aging. Participate in the exciting experience of scooping the massive cheese curd from the kettle alongside the master cheesemaker, surrounded by the delightful aromas of the production room.
Conclude the visit with a delightful vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Learn to taste it like a cheese sommelier, using your senses of sight, smell, and taste.
- Reggio Emilia - Uncover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, a hidden gem of the Reggio Emilia and Modena regions. Visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, followed by a tasting of vinegars aged 12, 20, and 25 years, as well as balsamic condiments aged 3 and 10 years.
The journey from the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy to the vinegar producer takes just 10 minutes.
- Reggio Emilia - Conclude the morning with a visit to an organic winery, where a light lunch and wine tasting await. Discover the traditional method of sparkling winemaking and the production stages of bottle-fermented and still wines typical of the area.
The winery is a 20-minute drive from the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer.
- Castello di Torrechiara - Enjoy a photo opportunity at the medieval village and castle of Torrechiara. Please note that admission is not included.
The castle is a 30-minute drive from the winery.
- Langhirano - Travel through the stunning Parma hills to a Prosciutto plant. Explore the facility where the famous Prosciutto di Parma is crafted, and learn the secrets behind its sweetness by visiting all the production rooms: the salting area and machines, the first and second salting, pretesting, resting, washing, procuring, and curing rooms.
The visit concludes with a tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats, accompanied by a glass of DOC Parma hills wine.
The Prosciutto plant is a 15-minute drive from the Castle of Torrechiara, and the return journey to Parma takes 40 minutes.
What's Included
- Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar aged up to 25 years and condiments
- Variety of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tastings, fresh ricotta, and homemade pasta
- Access to Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy, Organic Winery, Balsamic Vinegar House, and Parma Ham Plant
- Sampling of regional wines and traditional Italian cured meats
- Fresh Focaccia or…
- Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar aged up to 25 years and condiments
- Variety of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tastings, fresh ricotta, and homemade pasta
- Access to Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy, Organic Winery, Balsamic Vinegar House, and Parma Ham Plant
- Sampling of regional wines and traditional Italian cured meats
- Fresh Focaccia or homemade bread with olive oil, plus dessert
- Professional local guide for a personalized tour experience
- Refreshments like tea, coffee, and bottled water
- Includes transportation for certain options
What's Not Included
- Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
- Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
- Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
- Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
Additional Information
Embark on an exquisite gastronomic journey through stunning sceneries and mesmerizing vistas. A dedicated local guide will escort you and your loved ones throughout the day, providing insights and explanations at every turn.
Our culinary excursion begins in the early hours with a tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, a petite establishment that…
Embark on an exquisite gastronomic journey through stunning sceneries and mesmerizing vistas. A dedicated local guide will escort you and your loved ones throughout the day, providing insights and explanations at every turn.
Our culinary excursion begins in the early hours with a tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, a petite establishment that oversees the complete supply chain. Witness the entire process behind producing the monarch of cheeses. Culminating the tour is an enticing cheese tasting session, teaching you the nuances of tasting, akin to a cheese sommelier, engaging senses of sight, smell, and taste.
Unravel the mysteries of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar as we visit a quaint family-run establishment deeply rooted in the region and its customs, evoking a nostalgic aura of yesteryears. The morning expedition culminates with a visit to an organic winery, accompanied by lunch and a wine tasting session.
Our culinary voyage concludes with a trip to a Parma ham facility, following which is a tasting session.
- 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
If you are not staying in Parma the night before the tour, we could meet near the highway exit Terre di Canossa at 7.50 am. Please let us know so that we can arrange the most suitable meeting place and time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Twofriendstravel
Dec 2, 2025
A Perfect Day in Parma - This tour was the highlight of our trip. We decided to do the full day tour with the dairy, ham and balsamic tours plus a vineyard tour with lunch. The lunch was the best meal we had in Italy.
Michelle was an excellent host and, since she has relationships with the owners at all of the stops, we were really able to get close up and ask questions. Since it was private, we never felt rushed anywhere and we never had to deal with crowds. Everything was presented perfectly and we learned so much. We definitely have a new respect for all the work that goes into these special products from Parma.
We would definitely recommend the tour and wouldn't hesitate to use this company again if we were back in the area.
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Nadiaz154
Nov 29, 2025
An amazing day in Emilia-Romagna! - This was truly a once in a lifetime experience of many culinary delights of Emilia-Romagna region. We had a private tour with transportation that took us to local producers of Prosciutto, Balsamic Vinegar, Wine, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Not only did we get to see the intricate process of production, we also had an opportunity to taste all these wonderful products. Michelle, our tour guide, was excellent and very knowledgeable. Our whole family was well taken care of and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to have an amazing hustle free experience in Emilia-Romagna!
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Brian_m
Nov 29, 2025
Amazing Parma experience worth a million memories! - This was an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle and Guido through the Parma region enjoying the sights, tastes and company of true local culture and families. Michelle organized an amazing day seeing the intimate and beautiful workings of four different communities. We began with a dairy tour that showed in depth the intricate art form of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! We were amazed while observing the Cheese Master artfully care for each vat kettle watch his temperatures, groom his curds and then beautifully and skillfully drain and cut the “twins” for aging. The experience being inside during this process was beyond anything we had experienced before. Thank you to all who generously allowed us to join them. We toured the entire process inside and enjoyed a fantastic variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. We were able to go outside to see all the different cows as well as have a special treat of seeing their newest arrival that was just born that morning. It was spectacular!
Our next destination took us to the most beautiful home of an amazing balsamic vinegar master! The establishment was most impressive with how calm and how deep the history and contributions to the community this business was. He and his family were richly blessed to be able to have all the successes of his mastery and his father’s culinary gifts. He produces some outstanding balsamic that we can not wait to take home and enjoy on our dishes. His wife introduced me to a beautiful lemon custard with the Balsamic Masters 25 year balsamic accompaniment that was to die for! Grazie Mille!
We then visited the most beautiful winery that was on top of a hill overlooking beautiful vineyards. The lunch served to us was nothing short of perfection! With local meats and pasta to beautiful delicious wines and amazing simple desserts were all Parma specialties and favorites. It made us feel so welcomed and we just loved experiencing the food and wine of Parma.
We finished our experience at a local pig farm where we learned all about Procuitto and how they prepare the ham. The family was onsite and welcomed us late into the afternoon! The operation and tour included an in depth look at how the legs were prepared after coming back from the production warehouses. The care they take for their meat and the patience they need to make such a quality product really shows and tastes in the final product! We were again given a tasting menu so we could enjoy each of their products that were masterfully made.
Michelle taught us so much along the way and we really only scratched the surface of all that was in Parma. We will definitely be revisiting and asking Michelle to give us many more experiences along the way.
Do not hesitate to book this tour it is an experience worth a million memories and more!
Thank you Michelle and Guido! Until next time!
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Brianmd8436pt
Nov 29, 2025
Wonderful Parma experience full of lifetime memories! - This was an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle and Guido through the Parma region enjoying the sights, tastes and company of true local culture and families. Michelle organized an amazing day seeing the intimate and beautiful workings of four different communities. We began with a dairy tour that showed in depth the intricate art form of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! We were amazed while observing the Cheese Master artfully care for each vat kettle watch his temperatures, groom his curds and then beautifully and skillfully drain and cut the “twins” for aging. The experience being inside during this process was beyond anything we had experienced before. Thank you to all who generously allowed us to join them. We toured the entire process inside and enjoyed a fantastic variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. We were able to go outside to see all the different cows as well as have a special treat of seeing their newest arrival that was just born that morning. It was spectacular!
Our next destination took us to the most beautiful home of an amazing balsamic vinegar master! The establishment was most impressive with how calm and how deep the history and contributions to the community this business was. He and his family were richly blessed to be able to have all the successes of his mastery and his father’s culinary gifts. He produces some outstanding balsamic that we can not wait to take home and enjoy on our dishes. His wife introduced me to a beautiful lemon custard with the Balsamic Masters 25 year balsamic accompaniment that was to die for! Grazie Mille!
We then visited the most beautiful winery that was on top of a hill overlooking beautiful vineyards. The lunch served to us was nothing short of perfection! With local meats and pasta to beautiful delicious wines and amazing simple desserts were all Parma specialties and favorites. It made us feel so welcomed and we just loved experiencing the food and wine of Parma.
We finished our experience at a local pig farm where we learned all about Procuitto and how they prepare the ham. The family was onsite and welcomed us late into the afternoon! The operation and tour included an in depth look at how the legs were prepared after coming back from the production warehouses. The care they take for their meat and the patience they need to make such a quality product really shows and tastes in the final product! We were again given a tasting menu so we could enjoy each of their products that were masterfully made.
Michelle taught us so much along the way and we really only scratched the surface of all that was in Parma. We will definitely be revisiting and asking Michelle to give us many more experiences along the way.
Do not hesitate to book this tour it is an experience worth a million memories and more!
Thank you Michelle and Guido! Until next time!
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Tinaby301dg
Nov 2, 2025
Fantastic food and wine tour! - We absolutely loved the parmigiano reggiano, balsamic vinegar, Parma ham, and wine tasting tour! Michelle was a phenomenal guide. Her knowledge of and passion for the region, products, and traditions made the experience very enjoyable. The tour is truly private—it was just us and Michelle—so we had ample opportunity to ask questions. We were staying in Bologna and opted for the option with a driver. That was definitely the right choice for us, as it allowed us to really focus on the experience and not worry about driving in an unfamiliar area. If we find ourselves in Emilia-Romagna, we would absolutely book another tour with this company. Highly recommend!
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Lindama3502vu
Oct 13, 2025
Parker Famiglia in Parma - What a terrific experience! Loris and Daniela are excellent group leaders - knowledgeable, entertaining, and attentive. The places we visited were charming and engaging. We learned a lot about the making of Parmigiano Reggiano, Proscuitto, and Aceto Balsamico. I highly recommend this tour. Worth every penny.
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Kevin
Oct 6, 2025
Best road trip for foodies! - It was a very thorough tour of excellent artisan small producers of traditional Emilia Romagna products. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and so friendly.
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Kishore
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing 10hr Parma food tour! Cheese, wine, balsamic, ham. Michelle was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide. 5 stars! - Unforgettable Day in Parma - A Must-Do Food Tour!
My father and I booked a 10-hour private tour in Parma, and wow, what an experience! We visited a Parmigiano-Reggiano farm and cheese factory, an organic winery, a balsamic vinegar producer, and a Parma Ham factory. Each stop was amazing—seeing how these iconic foods are made was such a treat. Our guide, Michelle, made the day truly special. She was so knowledgeable, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand and super interesting. She listened to what we wanted and went out of her way to make it perfect. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about this tour. If you’re in Parma and love food, you’ve got to do this! 5 stars all the way!
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712dawneh
Jul 4, 2025
Best tours in Italy - Enjoyed a full day private tour with Michelle - she went above and beyond to make our Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Wine Tasting Tour an unforgettable experience. Her knowledge is extensive . We were immersed in each area of our tour. She had all of our senses engaged. The businesses we visited were top notch and authentic. Highly recommend this company and its tours. Bravo!!!
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Casselc
Jun 30, 2025
Experience the best the region has to offer with this private food tour! You can't miss this! - I can not say enough good things about this experience. Michelle was our private guide and Guido was our driver and they were both amazing. We have never experienced a tour like this and it was a highlight of our entire trip in Italy. Our first stop seeing the entire process of Parmigiano Reggiano and the Cheese Masters at work was amazing. We learned so much and it all tasted so delicous. We than had the most amazing lunch and tasting at an organic winery with the most beatiful views. We finished the tour at an Acetia and was great. Our only regret was that we didn't buy more local products to bring home! We will be back for sure and can't recommend this tour enough. It is worth the money and this tour has set very high expecations for us for any future tours. Thank you so much!!
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