Parmigiano Reggiano Parma Ham and Castle Private Tour & Tasting

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Parmigiano Reggiano Parma Ham and Castle Private Tour & Tasting

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 US$246.71  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Gluten-free, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Explore the Parma hillside on a private food tour. Discover artisan delights, visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, and savor the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma in scenic villages.

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

Experience Details

Don’t just visit the Parma hillside, taste it! Emilia is truly stunning! We will explore picture-postcard villages, vine-planted hillsides, rolling countryside. Parma hillside food trail is a mouthwatering showcase of artisan producers and foodies throughout the Parma hillside. We are passionate about food heritage, its artisan-producers' stories and the skill and innovation of its chefs. History, art, legend and folklore form the perfect blend of adventure in the Parma hillside. We will visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production process and taste different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano. We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma visiting all the rooms used during the production process and tasting it. We will end with a stroll through the gorgeous mediaeval hamlet of Torrechiara and a visit to the castle, still perfectly preserved in the imposing architecture.

What You Get

Professional local guide
Castle of Torrechiara ticket
Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco
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.
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
  • Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not available for vegans and vegetarians.

What You’ll Experience

1

Via J. F.Kennedy, 18

We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting.
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Langhirano

We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will visit a plant where famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced and the visit will be followed by tasting. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma visiting all the rooms used during the production process: the salting area and machines, the first and the second salting, the preresting, the resting, the washing, the precuring and the curing rooms. The visit will be followed by tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats with a glass of DOC Parma hills wine.
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Castello Di Torrechiara

We will end with a stroll through the gorgeous mediaeval hamlet of Torrechiara and a visit to the castle, still perfectly preserved in the grand and imposing architecture, located near Langhirano in the middle of a vast wine area characterised by gentle slopes and rolling hills. If you want to discover the heart and soul of the Parma territory, this tour was made for you!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

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

Emily Way Bar, Via Marco Emilio Lepido, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43122

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You will meet the guide in front of Emily Way Bar in Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 215, 43122 San Prospero PR at 7.30 am.
End Point

Castle of Torrechiara, Strada del Castello, Langhirano Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43013

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If you selected the "Self-Drive" Option, the tour will end at the exit of Torrechiara Castle. If you selected the "Transportation included" Option, the tour will end at the pick-up location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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A Great Quick Guide to Parma Foods - Absolute Delight
May 19, 2026

If you want a quick guide into what Parma food is all about, then I would highly recommend Artemelia. Our guide Michelle has a gastronomic knowledge that will leave you extremely well fed - not ju...read more

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Parm, prosciutto, and a castle!
June 15, 2025

Roberta was amazing! The tour was fantastic! Very interesting to see how prosciutto and parmigiana are made. The castle was so cool!

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A Must Do!! Best private tours I have ever been on
October 17, 2024

This was truly a one of a kind experience and something I will never forget. I My three girlfriends and I got to enjoy two separate tours/experiences with Michelle and Beatrice. The first one was a...read more

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Unforgettable experience, amazing food, super knowledgable guides
October 17, 2024

My friends and I had two unforgettable tours with Michelle and Bea in Parma. The first was a truffle hunting experience where we got to see a truffle-hunting dog in action and then were fed the mos...read more

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Very diverse and interesting tour.
April 07, 2023

The entire experience was very entertaining and informative. Barbara, our tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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