Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Parma, Italy
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar House admission fee
- Organic Winery admission fee
- Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
- Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
- Tasting of 12, 20 and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 and 10 years old condiments
- Tasting of 5 different regional wines
- Cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma, Spalla Cotta di San Secondo or Mortadella, Salame Felino...
- Cheeses
- Focaccia or home-made bread with olive oil
- Fresh homemade pasta
- Homemade dessert
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Option 1, 4 and 5 include Transportation
- Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
- Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
1
Via J. F.Kennedy, 18
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Reggio Emilia
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Reggio Emilia
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Castello Di Torrechiara
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Langhirano
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 39 reviews
Brian_M, Nov 2025
This was an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle and Guido through the Parma region enjoying the sights, tastes and company of true local culture and families. Michelle organized an amazing day seeing the intimate and beautiful workings of four different communities. We began with a dairy tour that showed in depth the intricate art form of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! We were amazed while observing the Cheese Master artfully care for each vat kettle watch his temperatures, groom his curds and then beautifully and skillfully drain and cut the “twins” for aging. The experience being inside during this process was beyond anything we had experienced before. Thank you to all who generously allowed us to join them. We toured the entire process inside and enjoyed a fantastic variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. We were able to go outside to see all the different cows as well as have a special treat of seeing their newest arrival that was just born that morning. It was spectacular!
Our next destination took us to the most beautiful home of an amazing balsamic vinegar master! The establishment was most impressive with how calm and how deep the history and contributions to the community this business was. He and his family were richly blessed to be able to have all the successes of his mastery and his father’s culinary gifts. He produces some outstanding balsamic that we can not wait to take home and enjoy on our dishes. His wife introduced me to a beautiful lemon custard with the Balsamic Masters 25 year balsamic accompaniment that was to die for! Grazie Mille!
We then visited the most beautiful winery that was on top of a hill overlooking beautiful vineyards. The lunch served to us was nothing short of perfection! With local meats and pasta to beautiful delicious wines and amazing simple desserts were all Parma specialties and favorites. It made us feel so welcomed and we just loved experiencing the food and wine of Parma.
We finished our experience at a local pig farm where we learned all about Procuitto and how they prepare the ham. The family was onsite and welcomed us late into the afternoon! The operation and tour included an in depth look at how the legs were prepared after coming back from the production warehouses. The care they take for their meat and the patience they need to make such a quality product really shows and tastes in the final product! We were again given a tasting menu so we could enjoy each of their products that were masterfully made.
Michelle taught us so much along the way and we really only scratched the surface of all that was in Parma. We will definitely be revisiting and asking Michelle to give us many more experiences along the way.
Do not hesitate to book this tour it is an experience worth a million memories and more!
Thank you Michelle and Guido! Until next time!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Brian,
I don’t even know where to begin thanking you for your wonderful review and your kind words. This experience was designed for those who want to discover Emilia Romagna and its culinary delights at a leisurely pace, get to know small family-run businesses, and interact with the locals. It means a lot to us to know that you enjoyed the views, the flavors, and the company of authentic local families, and that you'll take home precious memories. We hope to have you as our guest again.
Best regards,
Michelle Costa
Adrienne_M, Sep 2024
We had a fabulous time on this tour. Michelle was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a brilliant tour guide. I’d recommend this tour to anyone, we were a group of 8, 4 children, my husband and myself and parents. Everyone from small to older enjoyed themselves. A side note, definitely include the tour with all 3, the vinegar was an unexpected highlight.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Adrienne for your wonderful review. We love guiding families to discover our DOP products and it gives us joy when we find 3 generations together! Food is memory, love and identity. Food is capable of evoking memories much more than a photo or an object can. It is a privilege for us to be able to share the traditions of the territory and family memories and help create memories and feelings that will last over time in our guests. Thank you for choosing us. We hope to meet you again in the future.
Best regards,
Michelle Costa
Marc_B, May 2024
We had a fantastic day with Michelle . She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was very impressive and educational. We went from one experience to the next seamlessly. That tour gives you a great overview of where the main delicious food items of Emilia come from. We would highly recommend this experience.
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