FABULOUS tour with Marta. Very well paced and she provided great explanations of how the foods are made and sourced. Marta is very curated with her explanations and so well informed of this area and its beautiful history. Strongly recommend this tour!

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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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From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma

Nicholas_P, Oct 2026

Great Tour on the Production of Parmesan Cheese

This is a small organic farm with about 300 cows. Rebecca our guide gave us a history of the cheese and the farm. We saw the cows and she explained the process of how they take care of them. Then we saw the next generation of cows waiting to mature before they are moved to the main barn. Then we toured where the cheese wheels are produced. This farm produces about 3 to 8 200 lb cheese wheels a day. Next was the 3 week process of the cheese in salt water to dry it out. Then they move to the aging room where they must pass certification in order to be called Parmesan. There is a lot more to tell but I don’t want to ruin the tour for you. I highly recommend.

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Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma

LISA_B, Sept 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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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Pamela_S, Sept 2026

Highly recommend! Very informative tour.

I learned so much about the making of this wonderful cheese. The prosciutto di Parma was delicious. I also learned alot about the making of balsamic vinegar. Our guide, Matteo, was excellent. He grew up in the area and had worked with the cheese. His father was a cheese master so he knew all the steps necessary. I highly recommend.

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Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

Alice_H, Sept 2026

Don’t miss this tour

We did a cheese ham and balsamic food tour, with lunch, with Merika as our guild. She was knowledgeable and gave us the naughts into the history, manufacturing and culture of the food. We got to meet with owners of the different facilities and watch hands on processing.

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Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

Ricardo_V, Sept 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, Sept 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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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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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

Catherine_G, May 2026

Lisa, our guide, was a...

Lisa, our guide, was a lifelong Parma resident and an expert on the area, and Parma food traditions and specialities, especially Parmigiana Reggiano and Parma Ham. We thoroughly enjoyed her commentary and insights and learnt a lot during the half day tour. Tastings at both the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma Ham factory were delicious! Thoroughly worth doing if you are staying in or within a few hours of Parma.

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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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