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Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting: Private Food and Beverage Tour
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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 explain each step of the process.
Witness the complete production process of this renowned cheese, from feeding the milking cows to the cheese’s aging. Participate in the scooping of the large cheese mass from the kettle alongside the master cheesemaker, surrounded by the aromas of the production room.
The tour concludes with a delightful vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Learn to taste it like a cheese sommelier, using sight, smell, and taste.
- Reggio Emilia - Discover 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 12, 20, and 25-year-old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, as well as 3 and 10-year-old balsamic condiments.
The producer is a 10-minute drive from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy.
- Reggio Emilia - Conclude the morning with a visit to an organic winery, followed by a light lunch and wine tasting. Learn about the traditional method of sparkling winemaking and the production phases 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 stop at the medieval village and castle of Torrechiara. Admission is not included.
The castle is a 30-minute drive from the winery.
- Langhirano - Travel to a Prosciutto plant through the stunning Parma hills region. Visit a facility where the famous Prosciutto di Parma is made. Discover the secrets of its sweetness by exploring 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 a 40-minute drive back to Parma at the end of the tour.
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 a culinary and wine journey through stunning landscapes and memorable vistas. A private local guide will be at your service throughout the day, ready to answer any questions and provide detailed explanations of your surroundings.
The adventure begins early in the morning with a tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small enterprise that…
Embark on a culinary and wine journey through stunning landscapes and memorable vistas. A private local guide will be at your service throughout the day, ready to answer any questions and provide detailed explanations of your surroundings.
The adventure begins early in the morning with a tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small enterprise that manages the entire production process. Witness the creation of the renowned cheese from start to finish. The tour concludes with a delightful vertical cheese tasting, where you’ll learn to evaluate it like a cheese expert, using sight, smell, and taste.
Next, uncover the mysteries of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar at a small family-run business deeply connected to the region and its heritage, immersing yourself in the nostalgic ambiance. The morning concludes with a visit to an organic winery, followed by a delightful lunch and wine tasting.
The culinary exploration wraps up with a tour of a Parma ham facility, complete with 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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Frajackie
May 15, 2026
An authentic journey through Emilia's excellences - An unforgettable day!
We spent an entire day with Michelle discovering the culinary excellences of Emilia. The visit to the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory was one of my favorite parts. Being in the production room next to the boilers and witnessing the birth of the cheese was indescribable. My daughter loved being able to see and feed the cows. We even saw a newborn calf. I already knew traditional balsamic vinegar, but I had no idea how it was produced, a true revelation.
I highly recommend including lunch in the winery with a wine tasting. I was surprised by the elegance of the classic methods, not only those made from Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc but also from Lambrusco grapes. I was already familiar with Lambrusco and had previously had the opportunity to taste some ancestral methods, but the one I tried in the winery with Michelle was by far superior. The real discovery was nonetheless the classic method Lambrusco; I did not believe that Lambrusco grapes could produce a wine with such a complex aromatic bouquet and fine, elegant bubbles. I appreciated the winery's corporate philosophy, based on a completely natural approach, respecting the ecosystem. I commend the careful selection of producers. It was a pleasure to discover their stories and taste their top-quality products. A special thanks to our highly knowledgeable guide, who accompanied us with passion and great professionalism. We will definitely return and recommend this experience to all our friends!
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617theresar
Apr 27, 2026
Exceeded expectations - My husband and I had an incredible day with Michell as we traveled to farms and winery’s near Parma. Michelle is so knowledgeable and passionate about the local foods. She has long established relationships with premier producers that we could never have discovered on our own. And she is also great company. The perfect person to spent the day in the beautiful Parma countryside, visiting some of the world’s most delicious food providers.
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U1958qsgiuliat
Apr 20, 2026
An unforgettable journey through the flavors of Parma - It was not just a tour, but a real dive into the soul of Parma. Roberta accompanied us with a contagious passion, telling us the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, vinegar and wine not as simple products, but as life stories. His kindness, sympathy and attention to detail made the day magical. If you want to discover the most authentic and delicious side of the area, look no further: Roberta is a rare pearl!
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N7982lymichaelc
Mar 25, 2026
A highlight of our stay in Italy - Definitely a highlight of our stay in Italy. Our party of two participated in the Private Parmigiano, Balsamic, Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour. We were staying in Bologna, and were transported to Parma for the start of the tour and then transported back at the end of the tour.
It was fun, delicious and informative. Our guide, Michelle, was impressively knowledgeable about the food, history and culture of the region. Her established relationships with the local dairies, acetaie (balsamic manufacturers) and salumifici (ham curers) enabled us to seamlessly go behind the scenes and see how all of these products of Parma and Reggio Emilia are created. It was obvious to us how much she cared about the products and the processes of their creation. My favorite portion of the tour was the visit to the dairy to watch the morning processing of the milk in the production of Parmigiano Reggiano (and ricotta too!).
This is a full day experience, jam-packed with information, but well-paced. Including travel time to and from Bologna (~1hr each way) it was approximately 12 hours.
We definitely recommend including the lunch option. The food and conversation was great and we were introduced to a number of regional wines that we, sadly, are unlikely to see in the US anytime soon (all the more reason for a return visit!)
The tour was easy to arrange, and Michelle was very responsive to questions during the booking process. We intend to return to the region and look forward to our next tour with Artemilia. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to deep dive into the food of Parma and Reggio Emilia.
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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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