Culatello and Parmigiano: Private half-day tour in Parma

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4 hours
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2 - 7 guests
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Explore Italy's culinary gems on a half-day tour in Parma. Delight in the exquisite taste of Culatello di Zibello and Parmigiano Reggiano. Savor a traditional lunch and enjoy an authentic experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The highlight of this half-day tour is Italy’s most prestigious cold cut, Culatello di Zibello. After visiting Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, enter the family-run mansion to discover Culatello's ancient production tradition that still follows the rhythm of nature. Round off your foodie experience with a typical lunch in a local trattoria.

What You Get

Private transportation (if option selected)
Tasting at the factories
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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Via J. F.Kennedy, 18

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.
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Antica Corte Pallavicina

Enter an ancient family mansion to visit the aging cellars of Culatello di Zibello, the most prestigious Italian ham with a noble history. Admire some unique Culatello hams pre-ordered by chef Massimo Bottura, Prince Charles, and many more famous lovers of Culatello di Zibello. During the guided tasting savor the overwhelming aroma of this unique product together with other local cold cuts and a glass of wine.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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If you'll arrive for the tour by train from another city, please let us know the train number and arrival time. Your guide will meet you at the train station in front of the ticket office with a sign displaying your name.
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Meeting Point

Roadhouse, Viale delle Esposizioni, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43122

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If you are planning to reach Parma by car from another city, your guide will wait for you in front of the Roadhouse Restaurant, which is just outside the Parma highway exit. Your guide will be holding a sign displaying your name.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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