Parmigiano Reggiano Parma Ham and Castle Private Tour & Tasting

Parma, Italy

6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The verdant hills and vineyards around Parma produce some of Emilia Romagna's most famous foods. On this private tour, sample traditional delicacies including Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Culatta. Visit a local dairy and Prosciutto plant to learn how these specialties are made, enjoy a glass of DOC Parma Hills wine, and admire views from Torrechiara Castle with admission included.

Tastings included: sample Parma wine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Prosciutto
Magnificent views from Torrechiara Castle with admission included
Private tour: enjoy a personalized experience just for your group
Hassle-free optional pickup from your central Parma hotel

What's Included

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee
Prosciutto di Parma Plant admission fee
Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco
Castle of Torrechiara ticket
A glass of exquisite DOC Parma hills wine and Bottled water
Professional local guide
Option 1 includes Transportation

Option 2 does not include Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.

Meeting point

Emily Way Bar
Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 215, 43122 San Prospero PR, Italy
You will meet the guide in front of Emily Way Bar in Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 215, 43122 San Prospero PR at 7.30 am.

End point

Torrechiara Castle
Str. del Castello, 1, 43013 Torrechiara PR, Italy
If you selected the "Self-Drive" Option, the tour will end at the exit of Torrechiara Castle. If you selected the "Transportation included" Option, the tour will end at the pick-up location.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Via J. F.Kennedy, 18

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Langhirano

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castello Di Torrechiara

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Minimum drinking age is 18 years.

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Parm, prosciutto, and a castle!

Susan_P, Jun 2025

Roberta was amazing! The tour was fantastic! Very interesting to see how prosciutto and parmigiana are made. The castle was so cool!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Susan, thank you for your kind words. We’re happy to hear you had a great time with Roberta. Visiting the producers and then exploring the castle creates a unique combination of flavors and history, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it. We hope to welcome you back with the rest of your family someday! Best regards, Michelle Costa

Very diverse and interesting tour.

raykase, Apr 2023

The entire experience was very entertaining and informative. Barbara, our tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Incredible insights into local food and history

Andrea_P, Jul 2021

The tour and tasting with Laura was absolutely incredible! She was extremely knowledgeable about everything at all three sites, and she appreciated everything we saw right there with us--from the beauty of the "dance' of making the Parmigiana Reggiano, through the love story of Bianca Pellegrino. It definitely felt, all throughout the tour, that we were going off the beaten path for the most authentic experience possible. I cannot recommend this tour with Laura highly enough.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Dear Andrea, Thanks for taking the time to write a review, we are glad you enjoyed everything and you felt you were taking an authentic experience 💛 we hope you enjoyed the ride through the beautiful Parma hillside too and hope to have a chance to meet you in the Emilia Romagna Region again. All the best, Michelle