From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma
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Parma, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Guided tour of a farm-to-table dairy farm and cheese production facility
- Sensory exploration of Parmigiano cheese
- Final cheese tasting with 3 different aging
- Transportation to the farm
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Borgo del Gazzano - Parmigiano Reggiano Biologico - Vendita OnlineStr. Gazzano, 69, 43122 Parma PR, Italy
You can easily reach Borgo del Gazzano, just outside of Parma, 15 minutes away from the city center by car.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Borgo del Gazzano - Parmigiano Reggiano Biologico - Vendita Online
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Pets are welcome, but they need to stay outside of the production area for hygienic reasons
- The tour beginning at 9 a.m. is special because it focuses on witnessing the birth of Parmigiano—an unforgettable highlight for all attendees. Please note that tours at other times do not focus on witnessing the birth of Parmigiano, because it's made once a day in the morning. These tours still feature the visit to the farm and cheese production & aging facility, along with the tasting experience
- Please note that buses only run three times a day (once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening). Therefore, we recommend arriving by car or taxi for convenience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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
4.8
based on 20 reviews
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Paul_O, Aug 2026
Well organized, very well explained during the tour, really friendly and welcoming. And very good cheese!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour, found it well explained and felt welcomed. And of course, we're delighted you liked the cheese!
David_E, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time and learned so much about the cheese making process! Our host Laurence was humorous and educational. It is perfect for a quicker experience that only takes less than two hours.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had an amazing time and enjoyed learning about the cheese making process. Lorenzo is indeed fantastic and we're glad his humor and expertise made the experience memorable.
Dana_W, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful experience! From the barn to the cheese tasting, you learn about the land and connection of the animals to the culture. Our guide was so kind, and answered all questions. He was great with our children as well!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience exploring the farm and enjoying the cheese tasting. It's wonderful to know that our guide made the visit special for your family and was patient and friendly with your children. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Anthony_M, Jul 2026
Owner provided the tour. The order of the tour should be refined to match the name. For example views should be first, followed by milking. Transfer milk to the boiling tanks, separation of cream and milk. Production of cheese, then a visit to the time aging and ultimately the cheese storage.
Our trip started in the cheese creating room went to cows and ended in storage. Not helpful.
All in all a good tour. Low pressure sales were great.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the low-pressure approach. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the order of the visit. We will work on refining the sequence to better match the logical flow, starting with the views, then moving to milking, milk transfer, separation, cheese production, aging and finally cheese storage. Your input helps us improve and we hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit!
Kelly_K, Jul 2026
This was the most amazing experience! One of a kind, the kids loved it. The baby cows were the highlight.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you and the kids had an amazing time, especially with the baby cows. They truly are adorable and make the experience unforgettable. Grazie!
Diana_S, Jul 2026
This tour was incredible! Daniella was an amazing guide. We really got to see every part of the Parmagianno Regianno making process. And the cheese at the end was delicious
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience and that Daniela was such an amazing guide. It's great to know you enjoyed seeing every part of the Parmigiano Reggiano making process and that the cheese at the end was delicious. Grazie mille!
Matthew_G, Jun 2026
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!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an amazing time and that the cheese-making tour was a highlight of your trip to Italy. Loris will be delighted to know he made such a positive impression. It's fantastic to hear that both the adults and children enjoyed the experience and that you felt it was informative, fun, and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you could bring home some Parmesan to share with loved ones. Safe travels, and we hope your future adventures are just as enjoyable!
Jill_K, Jun 2026
This was a great experience! The guide at the farm was a local dairy farmer who partners with this cheese farm. We got to see first hand the process. We arrive at feeding time for the dairy cows which was a bonus. Definitely recommend. The cheese is delicious and must buy to take back home.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing this wonderful review! It sounds like you had an amazing visit, especially getting to see the process firsthand. We're glad you enjoyed the cheese as well—it is indeed a must-try! We really appreciate your recommendation.
Carrie_F, Jun 2026
Great experience for the whole family. My 17 year old son said, “it was great”. If you know 17 year old boys, you know that’s high praise. The entire experience was lovely. We met the cows, learned from the man himself, and ate amazing cheese. Best tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that your family, especially your 17-year-old son, had such a great time. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed meeting the cows, learning from the knowledgeable guide, and tasting the cheese. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you consider it the best tour. We hope to welcome you all back for more memorable moments in the future!
Angelia_D, May 2026
I had a great experience on this tour! The tour was given by the actual "cheese master" of the company. Everyday he makes the Parmesan cheese, he was an expert on all things related to the craft! Worth it, you won't regret doing this! Cheese you tasste is 100% organic and delicious!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to see that you enjoyed the tour with the cheese master and learned about the craft firsthand. It sounds like you had an unforgettable and authentic experience. We’re glad you loved the organic Parmesan cheese too!
Eugene_G, May 2026
If you love parmagiano reggiano this tour is a most. Very educational. The pairing of the wine with the parmagiano reggiano was excellent. The 3 grades of Parmagiano reggiano I never knew.i is waiting for you.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and found it educational. It's great to hear that the pairing of wine with Parmigiano Reggiano was excellent and that you discovered the three grades of Parmigiano Reggiano. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Lauri_P, May 2026
It was so interesting! I never knew so much about how the cheese is made.
Our guide was kind and informative
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the tour! It's wonderful to hear that you found the cheese-making process so interesting and that our guide was kind and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Amanda_R, May 2026
We loved every minute. Seeing the cows eating the hay, watching the cheese master & associate pull the cheese from the copper & steel vats, seeing how it dries & shapes into wheels, seeing the storage and aging and classifications of the cheese, to tasting. Our guide, a cheese master himself, provided information every step of the way explaining what, how and why. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of the tour—the cows, the cheese-making process, and the tasting. It's fantastic that your guide, a cheese master, was able to provide such informative and engaging explanations throughout. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more cheese adventures in the future!
Jennifer_J, May 2026
Interesting to know the process and to test the product. Master cheese maker knows his stuff and is knowledgeable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you appreciated the process and found the master cheese maker to be knowledgeable. We always strive to offer the best quality and expertise. Looking forward to serving you again!
Rene_H, May 2026
Had 2 hour excursion from cow to storage of cheeses. Very enthusiastic guide. Tasted wine and cheese.
Was very interesting.
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Response from Host, May 2026
Wat geweldig om te horen dat je zo'n fijne excursie hebt gehad! Het klinkt alsof je een leuke en leerzame ervaring hebt gehad, met een enthousiaste gids die het nog specialer maakte. En natuurlijk die wijn en kaas proeven is altijd een leuke afsluiting. Bedankt voor het delen van je ervaring!
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