From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Explore Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production with a guided tour in Parma. Witness traditional cheese-making, taste delicious samples, and enjoy hassle-free transport to the factory.

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

Experience Details

Enter a world of parmigiano-reggiano cheese on a 2-hour visit to a Parma 'caseficio' (cheese factory). Watch the cheese makers at work as they separate the whey and shape the cheese into wheels. Before you leave, finish with a tasting of cheese paired and regional wine.


Learn the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods.


Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. Visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged.


Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire branding ritual. Then, taste Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.


What You Get

Tasting of Parmigiano cheese paired with Balsamic vinegar and local sparkling wine
Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • We kindly remind all guests that children of all ages must be included in the booking and are required to pay a fee, regardless of their age. This ensures we can provide sufficient space in the van for everyone. Unfortunately, if a child is not included in the reservation, we may not be able to accommodate them on the tour, as seating is limited.
  • No luggage or large bags allowed on the van. Contact us for luggage storage details
  • Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31 (Pass By)

On the way you will see the typical countryside with the stables and the fields where grown up the specific dry and fresh forage fixed from Consortium for the cows that produce milk for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
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Caseificio

Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano on a guided visit to a traditional caseificio (cheese factory) in Parma. Watch master cheese makers at work as they craft this iconic cheese, separating the whey and shaping it into its signature wheels. Follow the journey of the cheese through each stage of production. See the shaping and salting rooms, then step into the stagionatura where thousands of wheels age to perfection. Learn about the rigorous tests performed by the Consorzio, including the hammering of cheese wheels before the iconic fire branding ritual. Complete your experience with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with Balsamic vinegar and sparkling regional wine. Sample 2 different aged cheeses and savor their rich flavors, while gaining insights into this EU-protected tradition.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Hotel NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43122

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NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel . After 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
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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