Reggio Emilia: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tour & Tasting

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience a total immersion in the Food Valley with a 90-minute guided tour to discover Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Inside an authentic artisanal dairy, you will witness the live production among iconic copper vats, watching master cheesemakers extract the cheese mass. The journey continues through the shaping and brine rooms, leading to the spectacular "Cathedral of Cheese"—a massive aging warehouse with thousands of wheels where you will discover the art of quality control using the traditional percussion hammer.

Customize your experience:
- Option 1 (Vertical Tasting): A technical journey featuring a tasting of three aging stages (12, 24, and over 30 months) to distinguish the unique aromas and textures of the "King of Cheeses."
- Option 2 (Emilian Light Lunch): A complete gourmet experience with a rich platter of local cold cuts (Prosciutto di Parma, Fiocco di Culatello), local cheeses, and a glass of regional wine (Lambrusco or Spergola).

Example Menu

Main

Parmesan cheese

Tasting of different types of Parmigiano Reggiano

Main

Light Lunch (if chosen option with Light Lunch)

Emilian Light Lunch: rich cutting board with Parma Ham, Culatello Flake, Parmesan cheese 24 months, cheese, jams and a glass of Lambrusco.

What's Included

According to the option booked
Water and wine (According to the option booked)
Food tasting
Cheese factory tour
Gratuities (optional)
Pick-up/Drop-off
Extra

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests are kindly requested to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the secrets of the "King of Cheeses" with a 90-minute guided tour of an artisanal Emilian dairy. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will experience a total immersion in tradition: from the Cooking Room, where you will witness the birth of the cheese wheels in iconic copper vats, to the Brine Room, and finally the evocative "Cathedral of Cheese." Inside this aging warehouse, amidst thousands of wheels, you will discover how time and the traditional "hammer test" certify PDO excellence.

Choose your experience:

Option 1: Tour & Vertical Tasting. A guided sensory analysis of three aging stages (12, 24, and over 30 months) to distinguish unique aromas and textures, accompanied by artisanal pairings.

Option 2: Tour & Emilian Light Lunch. A complete gastronomic experience including a rich platter of local cold cuts (Prosciutto di Parma, Fiocco di Culatello), cheeses from the dairy, and gourmet pairings—all accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco or Spergola wine.

A unique opportunity to meet master cheesemakers and taste authentic, "zero-mile" Made in Italy excellence.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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