Culatello of Zibello Private Tour with Lunch and Farm Visit

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What You’ll Experience
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5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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English, Italian
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Discover the secrets of the PDO Culatello of Zibello on a private farm tour. Explore ancient cellars, enjoy a delicious tasting, and learn about local heritage and traditional pig breeds.

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

Experience Details

We will visit a farm devoted to the recovery of ancient local races, from the white-mantled cows to the ancient pig breed “Nera Parmigiana”. We will observe the vegetable gardens and the vineyards and visit the magnificent cellars of an ancient fortress of the early XIV Century, where the PDO Culatello of Zibello is cured. Few people know that this is the area in the world where the greatest variety of cured meat products is obtained from pigs. During the visit you will be able to understand the features and origins of the different products and the characteristics and the history of the king of cured meat, the PDO Culatello of Zibello. The visit will end with a rich tasting or lunch, a real joy for the senses!


This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.

What You Get

Professional local guide
Bottled water
Large selection of cured meat: PDO Culatello of Zibello, Coppa, Pancetta or Lard, Salami...
Option 2 does not include Transportation

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Guides and suppliers receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
  • Social Distancing - Guests will keep at all time the minimum safety distance in accordance with the instructions given in each place visited. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
  • Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
  • Your health is our top priority and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.

What You’ll Experience

San Secondo Parmense (Pass By)

The Lowlands of the Province of Parma consist in the plain north of Parma. It is a territory characterized by the respect for ancient traditions, rich in history, art and genuine food, to discover and enjoy at a slow pace. Our route to the discovery of the Parma Lowlands starts crossing the strip of land running from the Parma Morta Reserve to Maria Luigia’s Woods in Torricella, near the meandering of the Taro river, to reach San Secondo Parmense, Roccabianca, places where it seems as if time has stood still.
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Castello di Roccabianca

We will see the Roccabianca Castle (exterior), that was built around mid 1400 by Pier Maria Rossi for his beloved Bianca Pellegrini, the beautiful frescoes and heraldic emblems in the portico that a recent restauration has brought to light. The castle is home to the Museum of Distillery.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
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Zibello

We will see the main square of Zibello and the beautiful Palazzo Pallavicino (exterior).
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Polesine Parmense

We will visit a farm devoted to the recovery of ancient local races, we will observe the farm animals, the vegetable gardens and the vineyards. We will see the masterpieces of the local culinary tradition, such as Culatello, Fiocco, Spalla di San Secondo, Salami, Strolghino, produced and refined in the magnificent cellars of an ancient fortress of the early XIV Century, perfectly restored and endowed with a fine restaurant, where it is possible to enjoy the best of Parma cuisine.
2 hours 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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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.
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Meeting Point

Avis Autonoleggio - Parma, Largo Maestà del Taglio, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43122

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We will meet in front of Avis Autonoleggio - Parma, in Largo Maestà del Taglio, 3a, 43122 Parma PR, next to "Da Gianni" Cafe.
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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