Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting
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Parma, Italy
- 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Emilia-Romagna’s most famous specialties—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma—as you go behind the scenes at a cheese dairy and Prosciutto di Parma Plant. Watch the traditional production methods, sample a selection of different aged cheeses and cured meats, then enjoy a delicious lunch including fresh homemade pasta, dessert, and regional wines.
- Go behind the scenes at a dairy and Prosciutto di Parma Plant
- Delicious lunch of regional cuisine with wine and cheese tasting
- Choose a self-drive tour or a private driver with pickup
- Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
- Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
- Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
- Lunch: Traditional cured meat products such as Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Pancetta and Salame
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
- A choice of Traditional Cakes
- 2 Glasses of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Option 1 includes Transportation
- Option 2 does 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
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Castello Di Torrechiara
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Langhirano
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Barbiano
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 13 reviews
Michael_O, May 2025
Our tour guide, Lisa, was exceptional. Highly motivated and knowledgeable. She was genuine, professional, and personable. The tour exceeded our expectations.
The master and crew at the dairy were impressive. Thanks also to Parma ham for opening their business to us.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your amazing review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and Lisa’s personality. We’re grateful to our partners at the Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy and Parma Ham Plant, who always welcome our guests with such generosity and hospitality. It’s wonderful to know the day left a lasting impression! Thank you again for choosing Artemilia.
Best regards,
Michelle Costa
Stefania_M, Jul 2024
Beatrice was our guide and WOW! What an experience. She was knowledgeable, friendly, excellent at explaining the details and had a clear command of the intricacies of the making of both parmigiana and prosciutto. We wrapped the day up at the loveliest spot for lunch. We had my 6 year old with us who was the most curious and Beatrice explained this to her kindly and patiently.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
It warms our hearts knowing that your daughter enjoyed the experience. We love guiding families with young kids to see the production facilities and we think that the Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting is one of the best options for families like yours. We hope to have a chance to meet you in Emilia Romagna soon.
Best regards,
Michelle Costa
Sarah_P, Feb 2024
We really enjoyed this tour! Watching the actual process of making parmigiano was so interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable about the process for both the parmigiano and the prosciutto di Parma. She knew the staff at both locations by name and we were the only tourists there, no other large groups also touring, which made it feel very personal and special. I also thought it was really cool that the prosciutto di Parma factory we went to is 4th generation family women-owned and run! The lunch was fantastic quality at a lovely agriturismo. The whole experience was great!
Lisa_D, Mar 2023
One of the best tours we’ve had in Italy. Roberta was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the cheese making process and prosciutto making process. We included lunch with our tour. We went to a great restaurant with a beautiful view. I would definitely recommend!
Russell_T, Nov 2022
My fiance and I had a wonderful day with Michelle touring the parmegianno regianno and prosciutto de Parma plants. The drive was also very beautiful. We had an amazing lunch featuring local pasta, wine, dessert, and Nocino. Michelle was on time, extremely knowledgeable, and provided recommendations for aperitivo and dinner in Parma the evening after the tour. We would highly recommend booking Michelle for this tour. We learned a lot and ate wonderfully well!
Rachel_M, Jul 2022
Barbara P was a fantastic tour guide! She provided very descriptive information about the food and the way Parma Cheese and Ham are made. She took us to a lovely lunch overlooking a vineyard with spectacular food. She answered all of my father’s questions and was very accommodating with his wheelchair. You won’t be disappointed!!!
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