Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience
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Modena, Italy
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The king of cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Italy’s most famous gourmet delicacies. Get an inside look at how this iconic cheese is produced with this in-depth farm tour and tasting in the countryside near Modena. Visit the cow barns, watch how the cheese is made each morning, and see where the great wheels are aged. Then relax over a cheese tasting paired with local Lambrusco wine and cold cuts.
- Access a working cheese farm to see how Parmigiano Reggiano is made
- Continental breakfast featuring local specialties to kick off your visit
- A guide for explanations as you visit the barns, workshop, and aging room
- Taste three different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano produced on the farm
Sample Menu
Main
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
3 Parmigiano Reggiano seasonings: 12 months – 24 months – 30 months
Main
Traditional cold cuts
Salame Reggiano and Mortadella Bolognese
Main
Balsamic Vinegar
3 seasonings: 8 years - 15 years - 30 years
Main
Ciccioli
Typical crunchy “pressed cakes” of pork
Main
A glass of Lambrusco wine
What's Included
- Glass of Lambrusco Wine
- Small group tour with a personal guide
- Experience first hand the local culture and cuisine
- Parmesan cheese tasting (12/24/30 months) and other local products
- Visit to the Cheese factory
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Via Città del Tricolore, 1
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Reggio Emilia
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Transfer to and from the train station is available upon request if arranged with the host immediately after booking. To ensure a smooth pickup experience, please contact the host via WhatsApp immediately after making your booking. This way, he can arrange to pick up the guests from the station. Without this confirmation, he won’t be able to provide the pickup service, and last-minute requests won’t be possible.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restriction (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 16 reviews
Christopher_T, Sep 2024
This experience is not to be missed!!!! Claudio was an amazing tour guide and truest made the experience wonderful. Very knowledgeable tour guide.
Debra_B, Sep 2024
Everything was amazing from the initial communication with Claudio months ago to the follow up to the train pick up. The cappuccinos and breakfast snacks allowed the 8 of us travelers to get to know each other a bit before we went to the parmagana Reggiano “factory”. The process was clearly explained and it was obvious how much this all means to Claudio. The place was immaculate and the process so precise. The aging room was probably the highlight, along with the balsamic room at his cousin’s place. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Emilia-Romagna. Oh, almost forgot about the cows. Just so awesome.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hello Debra_B,
Thank you for sharing this outstanding review! Your hosts loved adding a savory delight to your day and look forward to seeing you again. Food truly cultivates unforgettable experiences. Join us at another Eatwith table soon!
Kathy_F, Jun 2024
The entire experience was one of my favorite tours ever. Seeing the cheese being made and learning about the process was so very interesting. And of course everything tasted great!
Going to the farm and seeing the cows that make the milk (and babies) and how they are fed and treated so well was an added bonus!
Rex_J, Jun 2024
Claudio was excellent! From the first time I contacted him, he was extremely responsive. He told me in detail how to get to the tour meeting point from Bologna and he was right there to pick us up at the train station.
He is passionate about what he does and he’s so enthusiastic about sharing the process of cheese-making from start to finish in a fun and professional manner. The tasting was fantastic - a little breakfast treat to start and finishing off the tour with cheese, salami, balsamic vinegar and wine! What a great day. Thank you so much!
Barbara_Q, Oct 2023
Claudio is delightful!! He’s sooo organized and efficient, plus he’s friendly and kind. We loved the tour! Do it!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Barbara,
We’re glad to hear that you had a great time with Claudio! See you soon at another Eatwith table, either in your hometown or during your travels!
andres_p, Sep 2023
Claudio’s passion, connection and knowledge of the region makes this tour a must if your visiting this part of the country.
Can’t say enough great things about Claudio and the cheese is amazing!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hi Andres,
Thanks for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your Eatwith experience with Claudio! Happy travels, we look forward to hearing about your next Eatwith!
Ryan_Z, Jul 2023
Claudio was amazing! One great week in Bologna and this was definitely the highlight of the trip! It is an absolute must-do activity while in the area!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hi Ryan_Z,
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Eatwith experience in Bologna. Our mission is to bring people together around food and Claudio does just that! Thanks for your great review and see you soon at another Eatwith somewhere around the world!
kelly_p, Jun 2023
The tastes and smells were unforgettable! Claudio, our guide, was delightful, engaging, and full of humor. This was truly a farm to table journey of parmigiana reggiano cheese, and Claudio did an excellent job of informing us about the process and the pride of the region!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi kelly_p,
Thanks for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your Eatwith experience with Claudio - we know they feel the same way! Happy travels, we look forward to hearing about your next Eatwith!
Jami_F, Jun 2023
Claudio was an amazing teacher. Not only did we see and participate in the production process, we also went to the farm to see the cows. This was a truly special experience. It will be hard to top! Highly recommend!
Jeanne_T, May 2022
Highly recommend. Worth every penny. Great communication, entertaining host, great food, great tour, put this on your must do list!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Jeanne,
We’re glad to hear that you had a great time with Claudio! See you soon at another Eatwith table, either in your hometown or during your travels!
Y3948DWkens, Aug 2019
We booked this tour last minute and had no idea what to expect. Within the hour of booking, Claudio had contacted us to get our information and sent us photos of his van and the meeting point in Reggio Emilia, making things easy from the start. Claudio was super friendly and you can tell very passionate about his family’s business. His passion comes though in the tour.
We started the morning going to breakfast at a little place in the countryside where I had the best cappuccino of my life and some local breakfast foods. This meal is included in the tour price. Then off to the RIGGIANO ;) cheese factory! This is the heart of the tour and you’re given a thorough explanation of how things work. It’s an intimate setting and feels super original because it is. This tour is seriously that great! From the factory you go to the farm and see the dairy cows. It’s a sight to see! Then you go to the final place where you’ll have a light lunch with cheese meats, wine, and balsamic, all of which are produced by Claudio’s family. To top it off you’ll get a gift at the end and the chance to buy what you want but there is no pressure at all. Claudio will return you to the train station and you will have had an amazing, authentic experience. Have you booked your tour yet? Seriously this was my favorite part of our two week Italian vacation. Book Claudio’s tour already! You won’t be sorry! Ciao!
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