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From Parma: One and Only Parmigiano Tour

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What you’ll do

Dive into the captivating world of cheese-making at Emilia's renowned dairies, the birthplace of the King of all cheeses, Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO. This unique educational experience lets you witness the production of this globally acclaimed cheese firsthand, an opportunity not to be missed for all food enthusiasts.

Highlights

Expert Local Producers: Meet the dairy guide on-site
Traditional Artisans: Discover the traditional, hand-made process used for centuries
Witness the production: Witness the production steps: curdling in copper heaters, salting, ageing in wheel cathedrals
Privileged Insights : Visit an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO producer
The King of Cheese: Tasting session at the end

Itinerary

Duration: Approximately 2 hours + transfer times

Start Time: 8:30 am

Group Size: 1-7 people

Meeting Points: Hotel pick-up/drop-off is available from Downtown Parma, alternatively for the self-drive option join your guide on location at the Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy

Availability : Monday to Saturday

8:30 Pick up by your driver:

For the all-inclusive option, hotel pick-up is included

9 am: Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO Dairy:

Start your visit to an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness to almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end

11 am Tour End time

Conclude your activities and return to your hotel or proceed to your next destination

What’s included

Guided visit to the dairy (conducted in English by the dairy staff)

Tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano

Pick up and drop off are included in the all inclusive option

What’s not included

Tips and Gratuities

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

What’s not included

Tips and Gratuities

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Meeting Point

The "All Inclusive" option includes hotel pick-up/drop-off in Downtown Parma at 8.30 am, alternatively for self-drive please meet at the Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy for a 9 am start.

Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your start time.

Notes

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. 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

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings

The tour does not include a private guide; the visit is directly conducted by the producer at fixed times, potentially with other attending guests

Live production: being artisanal and not industrial products, the working cycle is not repeated every day at the same time, so it is not guaranteed to see craftsmen at work at each site

A self drive option is available, please [email protected] for more information

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Cancellation policy

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 8 days before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 8 days before the activity start time.

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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.