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Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

Parma, Italyby myTour in Italy

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

This tour is all you have to know about the production of Parma’s traditional products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. After the pick up, you will head to "Casello" where the milk is cooked and the process of cheese making begins. Your tour leader will take you to visit the brine room, where cheesemakers will explain the secrets of milk processing and show the artisan of cheese working with their hands. You will have the opportunity to see the full process of how the experts make the famous cheese. Before leaving the factory, you will enjoy a glass of wine with Parmigiano Reggiano. The tour continues to Parma Ham’s factory. The process starts with the arrival of the fresh pork legs then the experts will proceed with salting, resting, washing, drying, curing, greasing and branding. After exploring each step of Ham producing, you will taste the Parma Ham paired with a glass of wine. You can choose the nearest pick up point to your accommodation from the available options.

What's included

  • Professional driver and staff
  • Visit to Parma Ham Factory
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parma Ham tasting
  • Parmigiano Reggiano tasting
  • Visit Parmigiano Reggiano Factory
  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Parma

    Pass by

    Discover the secrets of Parma's most traditional products on this half day small-group tour.

  2. 2

    Parma

    1 hour

    Visit a cheese factory close to Parma and discover how Parmigiano Reggiano is made.

  3. 3

    Parma

    1 hour

    Ham Factory is close to Parma. Discover a famous Parma Ham factory and taste parma ham here.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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