Parma Food Tour: Parmigiano & Culatello

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6 to 9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

On this 6 up to 9 hours tour, you’ll have the opportunity to meet local producers, sample world-renowned food products, and learn interesting facts about the famous “maestro”.

Explore the secrets of the famous 'king of cheese' on a tour. Afterwards, enjoy a signature dish of Parma province: 'anolini in brodo' – filled ravioli with Parmigiano Reggiano, served with broth.

Explore the secrets of culatello di Zibello, an underrated cold cut from Emilia-Romagna. This delicacy is produced near the Po River in Parma's province during the winter months. Take a guided tour of the production facility to learn about the entire crafting process, from raw materials to curing.

Join us for a complimentary tasting of Culatello di Zibello and other delicacies at “Mulino Dallatana”. After the tasting, explore the ancient 1700s cellars where culatello is curated. Also see the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, the famous “maestro”.

Extend your tour in the afternoon, and decide between two options.

What's Included

After the tour into the Culatello's production, it will be served a tasting of Culatello di Zibello and other exquisite delicacies at “Mulino Dallatana”
After the tour into the Culatello's production, it will be served a tasting of Culatello di Zibello and other exquisite delicacies at “Mulino Dallatana”
Gratuites
Tour afternoon's extensions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at 8:30 am at Parma’s train station, in Piazza Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, in front of the station’s main entrance. Parma is easily accessible by train from other major cities in the area, such as Modena, Bologna, and Milan.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Take a tour to uncover the secrets behind the production of the renowned “king of cheese”. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be served a plate of “anolini in brodo”, filled ravioli pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano, served with broth – a signature dish of the Parma province.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Discover the secrets of one of Emilia-Romagna’s most underrated cold cuts, the culatello di Zibello. This delicacy can only be produced in the low-lands of Parma’s province, near the Po River and is carefully crafted during the winter months when thick fogs prevail. A guided tour of the production facility will walk you through the entire process of creating this delicacy, from the raw materials to the curing process.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Join us for a complimentary tasting of Culatello di Zibello and other exquisite delicacies at “Mulino Dallatana”. After the tasting, you can explore the ancient cellars from the 1700s, where culatello is still curated during certain times of the year. Before concluding our tour, you will also have the opportunity to see the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, the famous “maestro”, whose works are renowned worldwide and have contributed to the city of Parma’s fame.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by AndomYA Adventures

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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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