Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting

5.0
(13 reviews)

7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Looking for an authentic experience, far from the major tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover Emilia Romagna and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the professionalism of a local and experienced private guide dedicated to you and your friends or family. You will follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese wheels in the foodies heaven, the astounding Parmigiano Reggiano warehouse. You will closely watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the kettle. The visit will end with a delightful tasting of different ageings of cheese. We will transfer to the hills of Parma to visit one of the plants where the inimitable Prosciutto is produced. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies and wine from the Parma Hills.

What's Included

Professional local guide
2 Glasses of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
Bottled water
Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
Lunch: Traditional cured meat products such as Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Pancetta and Salame
Option 1 includes Transportation
Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
A choice of Traditional Cakes
Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
Coffee and/or Tea
Option 2 does not include Transportation

Meeting and pickup

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

Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.

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Meeting point

You will meet the guide in front of Emily Way Bar in Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 215, 43122 San Prospero PR at 7.30 am.

End point

If you selected the "Self-Drive" Option, the tour will end at Pasticceria Zarotti in Langhirano. If you selected the "Transportation included" Option, the tour will end at the pick-up location.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We will visit an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting of 12 months, 24 months and 36 months old Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Visiting a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy with us, you will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows, the milk collection and preservation, to the forming of the curd in the typical copper cauldrons. You will be able to watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the cauldron. After that you will visit the resting, salting and ageing rooms of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with their overwhelming aromas. The visit will end with a pleasant tasting, a real pleasure for the senses!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will have a Photo stop at mediaeval village & Castle of Torrechiara.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    We will visit a plant where famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will have lunch at a winery or family run restaurant with typical Parma delicacies and exquisite tastings of DOC Parma Hills wines.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Supplied by ARTEMILIA Guided Tours

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Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Wine Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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