Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto Experience with Private Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the authentic flavors of Emilia-Romagna on this half-day food experience with pickup at Castelfranco Emilia train station, just 20 minutes by train from Bologna.
Your private guide will meet you directly outside the station, holding a sign with your name. Travel into the countryside to visit two local producers and learn how some of Italy’s most iconic foods are made.
Start at a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you’ll see the production process, walk through the aging rooms filled with cheese wheels, and enjoy a guided tasting of different ages. Then continue to a local prosciutto producer to discover curing techniques, aging methods, and quality standards, followed by a tasting of prosciutto with local accompaniments.
This experience is perfect for food lovers who want to go beyond tasting and truly understand Italian food culture, with expert explanations and relaxed pacing. At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to Castelfranco Emilia train station.

What's Included

Guided tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto
Private guided visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a prosciutto producer
Transportation between locations
Pickup and drop-off at Castelfranco Emilia train station
Local expert guide
Pickup from Bologna or Modena

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup at Castelfranco Emilia train station, and easy connection from Bologna by regional train (approximately 20 minutes). Your guide will wait directly outside the station exit.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Visit – Start your day with a guided tour of a traditional dairy farm. Witness the meticulous process of crafting authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from the milking of cows to the aging of the cheese wheels. Conclude this experience with a tasting session featuring various aged cheeses and fresh ricotta.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    PROSCIUTTO TOUR / Guided visit to a producer of Prosciutto Ham, including all the stages of the production process, followed by a tasting of Prosciutto.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Car Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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