This was great. It's not often that we really get to immerse ourselves into a true understanding and appreciation for where some of the most extra special products in the world are made. These foods are true artisan products, and this tour helped me understand just how particularly unique that is today. The cheese and prosciutto makers have dedicated their lives to this in ways most of us can not understand. Bring your kids!! Both the cheese and prosciutto factory tours were outstanding. Meeting the guide was easy. It was the driver plus the guide, and she was very knowledgable. We asked a few questions for which she wasn't sure of the answer, so she asked the owners and translated for us as well. The tasting was plentiful, and they were so happy we loved the products and wanted to keep eating! It was a huge highlight to take the photo with Claudio, the prosciutto maker, as he is the sole owner/operator/artisan of his factory. There was a bond as he spent time with us, was appreciative of our visit, and proud of his product, eager to slice the prosciutto for us, taking immense and sincere joy in our enjoyment. We learned every step of both cheese and prosciutto making, visiting each step, spending plenty of time understand each step. No time wasted, perfect day.

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Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

Karen_B, Oct 2026

Culinary highlight of our trip!!

Roberta was an absolute delight to spend the afternoon with! My friend and I are big foodies and not only was the food selection unique and amazing, Roberta was so knowledgeable about the rigorous process vendors go through to produce the high-quality food which made the tour extremely interesting. Everything was really beyond our expectations and we highly recommend this tour if you’re going to the beautiful city of Parma. 5 plus stars for Roberta, the food selection, and the tour!

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From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma

beatricebY7545HW, Oct 2026

Top visit

Very interesting and educational experience! The guided tour allowed us to discover all the phases of Parmigiano Reggiano production, from the cows to the finished cheese. A truly pleasant visit, well explained and recommended to anyone who wants to get to know the tradition and processing of this typical product up close.

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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Tiernan_C, Oct 2026

Spectacular day trip!

Absolutely wonderful tour! Mattia, our guide, was so knowledgeable about all the local products and could answer all our questions. The small group was a perfect size, and the transport was great - not too much time in the car for 3 different stops! Would highly recommend if you are visiting Parma.

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Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico

Charles_M, Oct 2026

Full Day Food Tour: Parmagian Cheese, Prosciutto & Balsamic

It was a wonderful day. Started with an in depth view of the production if Parmagian Chreese. We then took a short drive to a Prosciutto production facility. Tastings at bot were great. Our guide,Matteo,was knowledgeable and Terry. We finished long day in Modena at Balsamiy producer. Great day. Recommend it ho.

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Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma

LISA_B, Sep 2026

A wonderful experience making and enjoying pasta with a local!

This was an in home experience in a kitchen of a local mother and daughter. You began by making the homemade dough and then using the machine to make ravioli and tagliatelle. Virginia did a great job explaining everything along the way and then we were then able to enjoy what we prepared on the beautiful patio overlooking the village where the mother and daughter reside. They served the tagliatelle with sauce using tomatoes that they grew in their garden. They provided us with espresso upon our arrival and tirimisu to finish out the experience. While Virginia was preparing what we made she provided us with local meats/cheeses/bread. This was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who is going to be in the area!

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Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

Ricardo_V, Sep 2026

Parmiggiano Regiano and Prociutto Di Parma.

Was a great experience visiting both the Parmigiano Regiano cheese factory as well as the Prosciutto Di Parma factory . Our guide Fabiana has a lot of knowledge about both products. She showed extremely kind behavior answering all the questions and keeping the group motivated to learn and enjoy both experiences. I would be unfair on my evaluation if I wouldn’t mention Claudio. He is the owner and producer of the Prociutto di Parma factory visited. Very kind person and hard worker. An inspiration for all of us.

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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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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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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Parma

Nitin_G, Aug 2026

A great experience. Chef...

A great experience. Chef took care of our allergies really well, and was great with our 9 year old. She helped us cook up a delicious meal. One heads up is that the location is a little outside of the center, so plan accordingly if you don't have a car. Would definitely recommend.

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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 Food Tour: Artisan Kitchens & Full Lunch (Max 8 Guests)

Susan_W, Apr 2026

Food, History, and Fun

If you're looking for great food combined with the very interesting history of both the food and Parma, this tour is for you. Our guide obviously enjoys showing off her city and her lively personality made the city come to life. We went to the best places to get the foods that are known as Parma specialties. The portions were very generous and I, along with my fellow tour participants were pleasantly full. We all agreed that it was a great experience and a good value..

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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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