Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

4.9
(237 reviews)

4 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Hop on a TastyBus and discover the finest Parma products in one day! Visit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories with tastings to learn their ancient story and savour exceptional quality. Keep discovering local delicacies and stop for a lunch at small trattoria and traditional balsamic vinegar factory with delicious guided tasting.

What's Included

Professional guide
Parma ham tasting
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
Eventual purchase of products at the production factories

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Tourist bus stop outside the Toschi parking in Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your English-speaking guide at the tourist bus stop in viale Toschi, 2, at 09:15 am and start your tour at 9:30 am.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    First, stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO production factory. Discover how milk is processed and transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Find out why this extraordinary cheese can be preserved for years and why its quality improves over time without any chemical additives. Learn how to distinguish between cheese of different ageing thanks to a guided tasting.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Continue to the Parma Ham PDO production factory. See the production phases of this renowned kind of cold cut. Start from the meat processing and lose yourself in a journey of flavours until the tasting of the final product. If you've chosen the half-day option (Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham) end your tour with a tasting of Parma ham and savour its sweetness and unique flavour and return to viale Toschi at 2:00 pm. 

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    If you have chosen the full-day tour (Best Parma products in a day), keep discovering local delicacies and continue your journey with a light lunch in typical trattoria where you will try some of the most famous local dishes accompanied with a glass of wine.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    After lunch, enter an ancient acetaia and discover why every drop of balsamic vinegar is a true gem. Taste its exceptional quality, aroma and fragrance on a delicious guided tasting. Return to Viale Toschi at approx. 5:00 PM.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Supplied by Maestro Travel Experience

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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Culinary Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Top Product
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Cancellation Policy

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

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