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Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico
About this experience
Discover how farmers, ranchers, and artisans make three DOP foods of Italy, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic vinegar. You’ll taste these fabulous foods throughout this tour that begins in Parma and ends in Modena, this region of northern Italy that is also called by many the true culinary breadbasket of Italy.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 2h
The tour starts early in the morning to reach a cheese factory and watch the Parmigiano Reggiano production: from the curd to the aging. At the end, you can also taste this amazing cheese, famous all over the world.
Stop 2 · 3h
We will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano or Felino, home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham.Visit a Parma ham farm and meet the producer. Finally, taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Sparkling wine.
Stop 3 · 2h
To conclude our day we will travel to the Balsamic Vinegar farm house in the city of Modena. The tour continue with a view and a walking in the splendid 40-acre vineyard's estate, before continuing with a visit of the rooms where this "black gold" is produced, aged, and preserved within ancient wooden barrels. You will then taste traditional balsamic vinegar.
What’s included
- Visit an organic Balsamic vinegar producer and taste their vinegar
- Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
- Parma ham farmhouse tour and tasting
- Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
- Local expert guide
- Parmigiano cheese tour factory visit and tasting
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Full Day Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamico Vinegar Food Tour
Meeting & pickup
- NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel . After 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
End point
- NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel . After 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy. At Parma Train Station: Follow to north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH HOTEL on the right. Our Van wait at the parking area in front of the hotel . After max 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination. Directions to NH Hotel: https://tinyurl.com/2989t3k7 Image of pickup Point NH : https://postimg.cc/CnnJ6JkJ
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.
- No Luggage or large bags are allowed on the Van
- We kindly remind all guests that children of all ages must be included in the booking and are required to pay a fee, regardless of their age. This ensures we can provide sufficient space in the van for everyone. Unfortunately, if a child is not included in the reservation, we may not be able to accommodate them on the tour, as seating is limited.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.