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From Parma: Parmigiano, Proscuitto & Balsamico Small Group Tour

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What you’ll do

Calling all food enthusiasts! Embark on a shared culinary adventure, connect with fellow passengers worldwide, and uncover the secrets behind PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) products. Become a true food ambassador!

Highlights

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Production: Witness the fascinating process of making Parmigiano Reggiano, the "King of Cheeses."
Torrechiara Castle: Admire the stunning Torrechiara Castle, one of the 40 manors in the region
Prosciutto di Parma PDO Factory Visit: Discover the secrets behind the production of the renowned Prosciutto di Parma
Traditional Lunch: Enjoy a delectable full lunch featuring local specialties
Transfer to Reggio-Emilia: Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside as you transfer to the province of Reggio-Emilia
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO Production: Visit a family-run production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Itinerary

Duration: Approximately 7.5 hours

Start Time: 9.30 am

Group Size: 1-20 people

Meeting Point: Downtown Parma

Availability: Daily Monday to Saturday

09:30 am: Meet your guide in viale Toschi at 9:30 am and hop on TastyBus

1st stop: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy. Learn every step of the natural making process that leads to the “birth” of the king of all cheeses. Enter the impressive ageing rooms and walk surrounded by 5000 Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels. Taste cheese of different ages and savour how it improves over time

2nd stop: Parma Ham

Travel through the beautiful Parma countryside. The sea breeze crosses the hills and makes this area ideal for Parma ham making. Inside a Parma ham factory, follow the journey of this prestigious ham, from careful meat selection until its meticulous ageing. Taste the unique sweetness of Parma ham and more local cold cuts

If you chose the

HALF-DAY OPTION

, that’s the end of your tour. You will be back in viale Toschi at 2:00 pm

If you choose the

FULL-DAY OPTION

, TastyBus continues with:

3rd stop: Light lunch

A good old trattoria is a must-stop for all foodies. In this traditional and cozy restaurant, try the best Parma cuisine can offer, matched with a nice glass of local wine. Your menu includes starters, tortelli d’erbetta (homemade pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach), seasonal dessert, a glass of Lambrusco wine, water, coffee

The menu could vary according to the season. Should you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please inform us at the time of booking and an alternative menu will be suggested.

4th stop: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Enter a 300-years-old mansion and smell the unique scent of traditional balsamic vinegar. Listen to the story of a family that considers vinegar its most precious gift in life. Admire barrels filled with black gold, aged up to 25 years. Savour balsamic vinegar of different ages and discover unusual (and incredibly yummy!) recipes combining it with meat tartare, seafood and desserts

5:30 pm Return to viale Toschi

What’s included

Dedicated English and Italian-speaking guide for the whole tour (bilingual tour)

Admission to all factories

Products tasting per tour itinerary

Light lunch

Transfer by minibus with a maximum 20 participants

What’s not included

Tips and Gratuities

Please note that lunch is not included in this tour

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

What’s not included

Tips and Gratuities

Please note that lunch is not included in this tour

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included for your exclusive tour. Pick up time is 9.30 am

Kindly ensure you are at your meeting point 10-15 minutes before the departure 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 at 9:30 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

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings.

Pick-ups: You will be picked up at your hotel downtown. If out of town, you could be asked to pay a further supplement.

Guide: the guide can decide whether to join you on board or drive her/his own car.

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

Transfer by minibus with maximum 20 participants

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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.