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 47 reviews
Lisa_G, Jun 2026
This tour was exceptional! Michele is like a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about the region and is so passionate and has so much pride in the treasures of Parma, Modena and Reggio Emilia. Each stop was fascinating and gave us a new appreciation for the labor and craftsmanship that go into the products they produce. The people behind the products were so kind and gracious with their space, knowledge and expertise. Lunch was at a beautiful winery. This has been our favorite tour of our 17 day Italy trip. It's one we will not forget!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you, Lisa, for this amazing review! I am so happy to have been able to help you discover the hidden treasures of Parma and Reggio Emilia. We feel very fortunate to have access to these small family-run businesses, which welcome us and allow us to take a look “behind the scenes” while they are at work. We are honored that this experience was a highlight of your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the region soon.
Warm regards,
Michelle Valeria Costa
Bill_V, Jun 2026
We travel quite frequently and have completed many private and group tours. Michelle is "hands-down" the best guide we have ever had in any country. Having done a few walking food tours as well as a cooking class in other Italian regions, we were ready to dive deeper into the history and the "why" of the Emilia-Romagna region and its world famous specialty foods. We wanted a private day with a knowledgeable local (who spoke fluent English) and after a bit of research found Michelle (Artemilia Tours).
We were in Milan for work so we popped on the 1.5 hr. train to Parma early one morning. Michelle and Guido (the wonderful driver) picked us up in a beautiful Mercedes sedan. Michelle who grew up in the area, filled us in on the history of the Emilia-Romagna area as we drove. Her passion for the generational producers of the areas was magnetic. We went first to a small (30 wheels a day) Parmigiano Reggiano producer. We were THE ONLY guests in the facility and got to experience actual production at all stages of the cheese and I can't even begin to detail the knowledge we took away. We ended our time with a tasting and the purchase of several different chunks of 1-3 year aged cheese (they even provided special storage bags so that the cheese will keep after opened).
After the PR maker, we drove through the lovely countryside,learning more about the area, to what looked like a large home. In fact, this was one of the very few generational artisanal balsamic producers left in the region. This man's entire three-story, childhood home was filled with balsamic vinegar at different stages of processing. He and Michelle, took us through the home and explained the very regulated and stringent process of producing true balsamic vinegar. We sampled both 10 and 25 year vinegars and left with several certified bottles.
From the balsamic maker we went on to Barbaterre to sample their full array of organic wine paired with local charcuterie, cheeses, breads and salads. The wine was so incredibly lovely that we ordered a case sent to the US. We each had 5-6 very good glasses of their wines which Michelle was able to explain in detail and to walk us through the notes of the tastings. After our 8 hour day of eating and drinking, Michelle brought us back to Parma where we then explored on our own for a few hours visiting her recommended places including the fantastic Galleria Nazionale di Parma museum which has AMAZING archeological artifacts and art.
Michelle had more than "tour guide relationships" with each of these places: she clearly knew them all and revered their artistry. Her knowledge was deep and her excitement was contagious. Additionally, she had higher education in the history of the area as well as sommelier and balsamic vinegar tasting education. We highly recommend Michelle and her company Artemilia.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Bill,
thank you for such a detailed and incredibly moving review. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you to our region and show you the best it has to offer. We are happy that the private access to the small-scale Parmigiano Reggiano producer and the visit to the producer of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar allowed you to truly understand the “why” behind these world-famous products. The food and wine of Emilia-Romagna are deeply rooted in the region and boast a centuries-old history that deserves the right amount of time to be shared and savored. This is why our company believes that guides who provide food and wine tours must have specific training as Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar tasters and wine sommeliers. This allows them to guide guests not only through the wonderful history and production technology of these products, but also to discover their sensory characteristics and the best way to taste them. I am also happy that you chose to explore Parma further on your own and that the Galleria Nazionale enriched your experience of the area. Thank you for recommending Artemilia and for your kind words about us and our partners. We hope to welcome you again as our valued guests in the future, to accompany you in the discovery of authentic places, untouched by mass tourism, and of excellent food and wine, the fruit of a short and sustainable supply chain.
Warm regards,
Michelle Valeria Costa
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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