Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto Tasting in Emilia Romagna

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into the countryside of Emilia-Romagna and experience the traditions behind two of Italy’s most celebrated products: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto.

Your experience begins at a local Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where production still follows strict regulations passed down through generations. Learn how milk, time, and skill come together to create this iconic cheese, visit the aging rooms, and enjoy a tasting of different maturations to understand how flavor evolves over time.

Next, visit a traditional prosciutto producer to discover the art of dry-curing ham. Walk through the curing facilities, hear how natural aging and seasonal air play a key role, and taste freshly sliced prosciutto, appreciated for its delicate balance and simplicity.

Throughout the tour, a knowledgeable local guide will explain the deep connection between food, territory, and family-run craftsmanship, offering insights you won’t find in a cookbook.

What's Included

Small-group experience for a relaxed pace
Private local guide
Pickup from Castelfranco Emilia train station
Guided visits to two authentic producers
Insight into local traditions and production methods
Tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto included
Pickup from your location in Bologna or Modena
Lunch

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 – Begin with a guided visit to a local Parmigiano Reggiano producer, where you’ll learn how this iconic cheese is made following time-honored methods. Discover each stage of production, from fresh milk transformation to long aging in storage rooms filled with wheels of cheese. The visit ends with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano at different maturations, along with freshly made ricotta.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Savignano sul Panaro

    Prosciutto Experience – Continue with a guided visit to a traditional prosciutto producer, where you’ll discover how cured ham is made through a careful, natural process. Learn about each phase of production, from salting to long aging, and finish with a tasting of delicately sliced prosciutto, enjoyed at its source.

    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
Cultural Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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