Our guide Michele was wonderful, personable and made the tour truly special. We felt like we were spending time with a family member or someone we have known a very long time. All the food was beyond expectations and all the detailed information provided to us made it all a truly wonderful experience. My husband and I are so glad we did this tour and completely recommend this to anyone upon their visit to Parma.

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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Richard_W, Sep 2026

Excellent cheese, ham and Balsamic tour.

Great tour to visit parmigiano cheese, Parma ham and Balsamic production sites. The tour gave a great insight into the processes and was brilliantly described by our guide Mattia. The tastings were generous as was the time given to each visit. The only downside is my standards for excellence has gone up several notches!

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From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

Sabrina_R, Sep 2026

Exceptional from Beginning to End

Exceptional from Beginning to End This tour was absolutely exceptional. Mattia was a fantastic guide, funny, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. Having previously worked inside the factory making Parmigiano Reggiano himself, he could explain every part of the process from genuine firsthand experience. We followed the entire journey of the cheese, from the first stages of production through brining and into the extraordinary ageing room, where we saw wheels ranging from newly produced Parmigiano to varieties aged for as long as 100 months. Mattia made everything fascinating and entertaining for both me and my daughter, who is seven. The tour finished with a wonderful tasting in the garden. We sampled a younger Parmigiano alongside Parmigiano aged for 30 months, accompanied by crackers and local sparkling red wine. Being able to compare the two ages made it easy to understand how dramatically the flavor and texture develop over time. Fabio, our driver, was also excellent, extremely professional, friendly and accommodating. He went the extra mile to make our return especially convenient, which we truly appreciated. A beautifully organized, informative and memorable experience. I would highly recommend this tour to adults and families alike.

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Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

Ken_A, Aug 2026

Fabulous Tour to See Where Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Come From

Impressive tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese maker. Saw 100,000 wheels of cheese being aged. Amazing that the only ingredients are milk and salt. Toured the Parma ham factory owned by Claudio and his wife. One person in our party was vegetarian so I was a little concerned, but the factory was spotless and no odors whatsoever.

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Laura's Private Parma Food Tour with Pick Up (no bus)

Michael_B, Aug 2026

Awesome tour! Highly recommend!!

What an awesome tour to understand and truly appreciate parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto de Parma and balsamico tradizionale! Filippo picked us up at the train station and provided an awesome tour of Emilia Romagna’s very special food heritage. We learned so much from Filippo, he was a great host. We visited amazing small producers and learned first hand about their labor of love. So much work and dedication goes into these products that so many of us around the world cherish and love. Everything was very professional and thorough. We couldn’t have asked for more! Def recommend this tour. Private and intimate; spending time with producers and Filippo answering all your questions while tasting delicious products with local wine. Incredible 5 star tour!

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Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma

Sheilah_W, Jul 2026

Wonderful authentic experience.

I highly recommend traveling out in the country to experience this cooking class. Beautiful ride through the countryside. Virginia and Nadia are wonderful hosts. Virginia speaks English and was very gracious! We made ravioli and tagliatelle. They treated us to a wonderful appetizer of fresh prosciutto and Parmesan cheese with homemade bread. Sangiovese was superb! Then we ate our ravioli and tagliatelle and finished with a wonderful tiramisu ice cream dessert. I highly recommend!

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From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma

Matthew_G, Jun 2026

We did this tour as a...

We did this tour as a family this afternoon and we all had an amazing time, personally my favorite thing we have done on our trip to Italy so far. Loris (I hope I’m spelling the name right) was an exceptional guide, it was so much fun viewing the entire process of the cheese making. It was very informative, interesting and fun. We did it with our two children who had an amazing time. I would absolutely recommend going out of your way to make this tour, and would recommend it for any age group. We capped it off with buying a bunch of Parmesan from the shop which we will share with family and friends along with the photos from the tour. Cannot recommend enough, absolutely worth the trip!

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Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

Samuel_B, Jun 2026

An incredibly special way to spend time in Parma, Italy!

We had an incredible half-day experience with Eliza - she was truly remarkable. Her encyclopaedic knowledge of both geography and food, especially the Parmesan and Parma ham facilities we visited, was astounding. She was dynamic and funny and warm and entertaining and it made for a very special day for my daughter and for me. We hope that she continues to share here love of food and Parma with visitors - she's a fabulous advocate for food culture and for the entire region!

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Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

Julia_M, May 2026

Vacation highlight in Parma

We enjoyed a great day! The driver was prompt and friendly. Our guide was amazing! She took us to local factories for Parmesan and Prosciutto followed by a wonderful lunch. Two of our party are gluten free and they were able to accommodate without issues. Our last stop at a family run balsamic maker was special.

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Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico

Annora_M, May 2026

Not to be missed...

Not to be missed experience. Our guide, Mathio, is incredibly knowledgeable on the process of cheese and prosciutto making and explained everything clear and interesting. The tastings everywhere were ample and well done. The tour itself was well organised- I can absolutely recommend it

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Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

Debbie_S, Mar 2026

Best tour ever!

This was one of the highlights of our trip. We visited small artisanal producers of Parmesan cheese and Prosciutto di Parma and loved getting to see the traditional process up close. It was fascinating to learn how much care and craftsmanship goes into making these incredible foods, and of course the tastings were amazing! Larish was a fabulous tour guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the region and its food. He made the experience fun and engaging the entire time and shared so many interesting details we never would have known otherwise. If you enjoy authentic local food experiences, this tour is a must. We loved every minute and would highly recommend it!

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Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

Pf10533, Oct 2025

Great tour

This was an enjoyable and informative experience. Matteo was excellent explained a complex process in easy to understand words. Both sites were well organized and we enjoyed meeeting the owners of the facilities. Enjoyed the tasting and wine and appreciated how Claudio at the Proscuito site made sure we all had enough Prosciito.

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Smack-dab in Emilia-Romagna—the Italian region responsible for Parma ham, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and aceto balsamico di Modena, among other government-protected delicacies—Parma is all about food. Visit real-deal cheese, prosciutto, and vinegar producers on popular Parma tours, learning how these specialties are made and enjoying plenty of tastings along the way. If you’d rather stay in the city, local food experts can show you where to get the best bites while also pointing out Parma’s renowned Romanesque architecture and picturesque piazzas.

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