Culatello and Parmigiano: Private half-day tour in Parma

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The highlight of this half-day tour is Italy’s most prestigious cold cut, Culatello di Zibello. After visiting Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, enter the family-run mansion to discover Culatello's ancient production tradition that still follows the rhythm of nature. Round off your foodie experience with a typical lunch in a local trattoria.

What's Included

Private transportation (if option selected)
Tasting at the factories
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you'll arrive for the tour by train from another city, please let us know the train number and arrival time. Your guide will meet you at the train station in front of the ticket office with a sign displaying your name.

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Meeting point

If you are planning to reach Parma by car from another city, your guide will wait for you in front of the Roadhouse Restaurant, which is just outside the Parma highway exit. Your guide will be holding a sign displaying your name.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Leaving Parma, you will first stop at a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano. You will also discover how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additives, can be aged for years to improve its quality. You will then learn to recognize the various aging stages by enjoying a tasting led by an expert.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enter an ancient family mansion to visit the aging cellars of Culatello di Zibello, the most prestigious Italian ham with a noble history. Admire some unique Culatello hams pre-ordered by chef Massimo Bottura, Prince Charles, and many more famous lovers of Culatello di Zibello. During the guided tasting savor the overwhelming aroma of this unique product together with other local cold cuts and a glass of wine.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Maestro Travel Experience

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Culinary Tours
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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