Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy for an immersion in cheese-making traditions. Discover the craftsmanship, explore the aging rooms, and enjoy a guided tasting with local sparkling wine.

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

Experience Details

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process, witnessing the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Watch the cheesemaker at work as he carefully lifts the freshly made Parmigiano Reggiano wheels from the traditional cauldron. Explore the brine room and the aging storage. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local sparkling wine for a truly authentic experience.

What You Get

Tasting of Parmigiano cheese
Factory visit
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • If you arrive late after the scheduled time at the meeting point due to train or other transportation delays, it will be considered a "no-show." Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and the booking is non-refundable and non-reschedulable, as clearly stated in the cancellation policy. Please plan your arrival carefully to avoid any issues.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Animals are not admitted

What You’ll Experience

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Parma

Meet at the designated pickup point and embark on a scenic drive to a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy producer. Enjoy the journey through the picturesque countryside as you prepare to discover the time-honored art of crafting this world-famous cheese.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Province of Parma

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process. Witness the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local wine for a truly authentic experience.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Parma

After the visit, take a scenic drive back through the countryside of the province of Parma, passing by lush pastures and dairies that produce the region’s famous Parmigiano Reggiano. The return journey offers a chance to savor the memory of rich flavors and artisanal traditions before arriving back at the starting point.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Viale Giovanni Falcone 48a, Viale Giovanni Falcone, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43122

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Directions to the Meeting Point (If Arriving by Train): Proceed to Floor -1 in the train station, follow signs to the north exit "Falcone/Borsellino". Exit, walk 100mt.    the meeting point is on the left corner.  
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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What People Are Saying
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Great funny and knowledgeable tour guide
May 26, 2025
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This was truly a great tour informative and fun. The tour guide made the experience like being taken to a family operation. He was funny , and gave us lots of detail

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A foodie must
May 23, 2025
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We had a fantastic experience learning about the history and process of how parmigiano reggiano is made! We visited a small farm outside of Parma, where we got to see everything, from the cows, to ...read more

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This tour was amazing,...
May 13, 2025
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This tour was amazing, our tour guide Sergio was the best person ever and if I’m ever going to do a tour here again I want to make sure I have him as a tour guide. The overall facility was a small ...read more

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Wonderful Cheese factory tour
February 25, 2025
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We missed the train from Bologna and we were not able to meet at the meeting point at 8.30. I messaged the customer support and the tour guide. They quickly replied and suggested me to go to the c...read more

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Fabulous Parmigiano Reggiano Tour
February 21, 2025
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We loved visiting the small family farm and seeing the cows being fed, the cheese master at work and then tasting in the aging room. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about thi...read more

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