From Parma: Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Gastronomic Half Day Tour
5 hours
From 08:30
Group 1+
English, Italian
5 hours
08:30
What you'll do
Experience an immersive half-day small-group tour and uncover the secrets of Parma's authentic traditional products. Explore the Parmigiano Reggiano factory, where knowledgeable experts provide insights into the historical background and the cheese-making process. Witness the milk-cooking, brine room exploration, and ageing room visit. Don't miss the chance to taste three distinct ages of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with local red wine and other delightful Parmesan products. Discover the essence of Parma's culinary heritage on this captivating tour.
Highlights
- Authentic Culinary Immersion: This tour goes beyond surface-level experiences, offering an authentic dive into Parma's culinary heritage. Participants don't just witness but engage in the essence of traditional products
- In-Depth Parmigiano Reggiano Experience: The tour provides a comprehensive exploration of the Parmigiano Reggiano factory, allowing participants to witness the cheese-making process, explore the brine room, and visit the ageing room. The unique opportunity to "beat" the cheese adds a hands-on dimension
- Exclusive Parmesan Tasting: Tasting goes beyond the ordinary, featuring three distinct ages of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with local red wine and other delightful Parmesan products, creating a memorable gastronomic experience
- Parma Ham Factory Tour: The journey through the Parma Ham factory is not a mere walkthrough. Participants delve into the "cold stage," witness the salting machine, explore refrigeration cells, and experience the unique "spillatura" system, concluding with a tasting of Parma Ham and the local Malvasia wine
- Effortless Logistics: The tour includes complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- 2Start Time: 8.30 AM
- 3Group Size: 2-8 people
- 4Meeting Point: Includes hotel pick-up/drop-off
- 5Parmigiano Reggiano Factory Visit:
- 6Delve into the historical outline of Parmigiano Reggiano, exploring the local "Casello." Engage in the cheese-making process, including the opportunity to "beat" the cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium experts. Visit the brine room and ageing room, concluding with an exclusive tasting of three different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano with local red wine and other typical Parmesan products
- 7Parma Ham Factory Visit:
- 8Explore the history of Parma Ham, offering a comprehensive journey from the "cold stage" to the seasoning rooms. The USP lies in the immersive experience, including the salting machine, refrigeration cells, and the unique "spillatura" system, culminating in a tasting of Parma Ham and the local Malvasia wine
- 9Culinary Exploration:
- 10Conclude your tour with a culinary exploration, ensuring participants truly experience the essence of Parma's culinary heritage
- 11End Time: 1:30 PM with drop-off in Parma
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Expert guide fluent in English
- Visit the Parmigiano Reggiano factory with milk-cooking, brine room exploration, and ageing room visit
- Tasting of three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano with local red wine
- Explore the Parma Ham factory, including salting, seasoning rooms, and branding
- Tasting of Parma Ham and Malvasia wine
- Complimentary admission for children aged 14 and below
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users
Meeting Points
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included for your exclusive tour
- Kindly reach the pick-up point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
Important Information
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly at 8:30 am. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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