Top Parma Bus Tours

Dive deep into the world of Italian cuisine as you embark on a food tour that focuses on Parma's classics: Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. With your guide, you'll visit a traditional Parmigiano factory to see how this famous cheese is made, and then you'll move on to a Parma ham factory to learn why it's so special—of course, with tastings included.

Skip the tourist food on your trip to Parma, and discover the local delicacies for which the Emilia Romagna region is famed. On a day-long tour, you’ll visit the producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, and Modena balsamic vinegar, enjoying tours and tastings at each site. Even better: Numbers are capped at just eight per tour, for a more intimate small-group experience.

This tour Is designed to meet the needs of those travelers who would like to know the typical Parma Products: cheese, ham and balsamic. If you don't want to see a ham factory, I also suggest a Lambrusco winery. Our companies are small and family-run and you can speak with the owners. It will be fun! There will be plenty of tastings! You are going to real factories. We can start at any time, even in the afternoon, if the morning is not possible for you.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of some of the most authentic foods in the Emilia-Romagna region and all of Italy on this full-day food tour. Discover how Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic vinegar are made, and sample plenty of each while you visit farms and factories with a small group and guide.

Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with bubble local wine.

Go straight to the source of one of Italy’s most treasured foods with a Parmigiano cheese factory experience near Parma. See how traditional production methods shape the flavor, texture, and heritage behind authentic Parmigiano Reggiano, then taste the results in context. It’s a rewarding way to understand regional food culture beyond restaurant menus or souvenir shops.

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are both produced in the Parma countryside. Go beyond a simple tasting and visit the factories to learn all about the production processes for two of Italy’s most beloved delicacies on this small-group tour. Stop at a local cheesemaker for a tour and tasting, then continue to a nearby ham producer to see how prosciutto is salted and cured before sampling precious slices yourself.

Live an experience in the Food Valley with a tour dedicated to the excellence of Parma, among the cradle of Made in Italy campaigns. You can choose between leaving Bologna by first class train with private driver from the AV station, or prefer the smart formula departing directly from Parma. The first stop is at a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory: between golden shapes and intense aromas, you will discover the secrets of an ancient craftsmanship and participate in a guided tasting of different maturations of the king of cheeses. Continue with a visit to a historic ham factory, nestled in the hills where the famous Parma Ham DOP is born. Here you will learn the secrets of salting and seasoning, concluding with a rich taste of the fine cured meat. Afterwards, you will return to the station for the return journey to Bologna or be taken back to the departure point in Parma. A comfortable and authentic food tour, perfect to discover Parma through its truest flavors.

A food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable views. A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step. Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company that handles the entire supply chain. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, visiting a small family business tied to the territory and its traditions, soaking in the atmosphere of the old days. Our morning experience will end with a visit to an organic winery followed by lunch and wine tasting. We will complete our food immersion with a visit to a Parma ham plant followed by tasting.

Emilia-Romagna is a famous hub of Italian gastronomy, and two of its most renowned products come from the Parma Hills region—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. This private tour takes you behind the scenes at a cheese dairy and Prosciutto di Parma Plant to watch traditional production methods and sample a selection of different aged cheeses and cured meats.

Parma is known as one of Italy's culinary capitals—and this small-group, half-day tour makes tasting the best of the region simple. Following pickup from central Parma, travel beyond city limits to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory where you'll go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting. Next, see how prosciutto di Parma is produced, and enjoy a tasting accompanied by sparkling wine, before returning to Parma proper.

Discover the food of Parma during a day-long private tour of the city's culinary highlights. The experience includes a visit to a Parmigiano-Reggiano factory, a Parma ham production house, and a balsamic vinegar "acetaia" as well as a traditional local restaurant for lunch and wine. When you book, you can opt to have included transport or use your own vehicle to save a few euros.

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region produces some of its most famous gastronomic exports, including delicious meats, cheeses, and condiments. With this tour, discover two of Parma’s specialties—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar—during a private tasting. Visit a traditional dairy and a local vinegar producer, learn all about the age-old production methods, and taste a selection of aged cheeses and vinegar.

Get more out of your time in Parma by setting off on an adventure that ticks off Maranello’s FerrarI Museum and a balsamic vinegar farmhouse in Modena in a day. To save time waiting to buy tickets, entry to the Ferrari Museum is included, as well as a guided tour and tasting session with a balsamic vinegar producer.

Northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region is renowned for its wine production—and this half-day, small-group winery tour is a great way to travel beyond Parma city limits and enjoy an immersive tasting experience. After departing from the city center, travel into the rolling hills of the region, and head to a top-rated local winery. Explore the vineyard, learn more about local grapes, visit the cellar, and then enjoy a tutored tasting.

Emilia Romagna is renowned for its culinary delights, and this private full-day food tour offers an immersive experience in the region's Food Valley, including a visit to Parma. Choose to drive yourself or have a professional driver, then enjoy visits to producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Lunch includes local wines and typical dishes, providing a true taste of the area’s specialties.

Discover the authentic heart of Parma on this small-group half-day or full-day tour through the Bassa Parmigiana, near the Po River — homeland of the renowned Culatello and rich culinary traditions. Visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm to see how the “King of Cheeses” is made and enjoy a guided tasting. Continue to the Culatello Museum at Corte Pallavicina, set in historic cellars, to learn how this exclusive cured meat is produced and aged, followed by a complimentary tasting. With the full-day option, extend the experience with lunch in a local restaurant for a true taste of Parma cuisine. In the afternoon, choose one activity: • Visit the Giuseppe Verdi Theatre, a late-19th-century jewel dedicated to the composer • Explore the Royal Palace of Colorno, the “Versailles of Parma,” and its gardens • Enjoy the Po River Regional Park with an easy walk. This tour combines iconic food, cultural heritage, and countryside charm.

A behind-the-scenes tour that takes you through the production rooms of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and the farm areas which are usually closed to the public. With a private guide totally dedicated to you and your family or friends, you’ll have the chance to see first-hand the passion and craftsmanship that lead to the creation of the king of cheeses every morning. A slow-paced tour that leads you to discover the details of production technology, ancient tools and modern materials and ends with a delicious vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, to learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier. The second stop of the morning takes us to discover the secrets of Culatello of Zibello, visiting a farm devoted to the recovery of ancient local breeds. We’ll observe the vegetable gardens, the vineyards and enter the magnificent cellars. Enjoy the masterpieces of the local culinary tradition such as Culatello, Spalla, Salami having a lunch based on local delicacies and wine.

Indulge in a unique gastronomic journey through the Food Valley, unveiling the artistry behind Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, and the wines of the Parma hills. Witness live Parmesan production, from extraction to maturation, culminating in a tasting of two cheese ages paired with local wine. Venture to Langhirano, birthplace of Parma ham, for an immersive tour and a delectable tasting of 24-month-aged ham with homemade bread and regional wine. Conclude in the picturesque Parma hills, exploring vineyards and savoring the expertise of winemaking with a tasting of exquisite white and red wines. A distinctive blend of culture, craftsmanship, and culinary delights awaits in this unforgettable tour.

Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Parma’s most famous gourmet specialties, but most enthusiasts don’t know how this prestigious cheese is produced. With this tour, enjoy an inside look at parmigiano from fresh milk to aged wheel. Learn about the history and stages of production from your guide, and cap off your visit by tasting three different aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses paired with local red wine and other area delicacies.

Parma is known for its rich culinary heritage, and there are two particular foods that it’s famous for—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). To help expand your foodie knowledge and satisfy your tastebuds at the same time, this private food-themed adventure visits both a cheese factory and a ham factory where you can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours as well as tastings.

Discover Parma’s culinary scene on a half-day food tour that includes lunch and wine. Visit a local Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese maker and a Parma ham producer, where you’ll learn about the city’s two most famous exports. End at a restaurant for a 3-course meal that features typical dishes like pasta, salami, and dessert, plus coffee and regional wine like Lambrusco and Malvasia. This tour operates in two ways: either your own car with a guide or with a tour driver and vehicle.

The verdant hills and vineyards around Parma produce some of Emilia Romagna's most famous foods. On this private tour, sample traditional delicacies including Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Culatta. Visit a local dairy and Prosciutto plant to learn how these specialties are made, enjoy a glass of DOC Parma Hills wine, and admire views from Torrechiara Castle with admission included.