Laura's Private Parma Food Tour with Pick Up (no bus)
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Parma, Italy
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Museo del Parmigiano Reggiano
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Museo del Prosciutto e dei Salumi
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Consorzio Filiera Aceto Balsamico di Modena
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.9
based on 48 reviews
Catherine_D, Oct 2025
We booked a private tour, and even when the trains went on strike, Laura—who runs the tour—went above and beyond to make sure we caught one of the few commuter trains still running. At the station, we were greeted by Filippo, our guide for the next four and a half hours, who whisked us away in his comfortable car.
The tour was incredible. We learned fascinating details about the production of authentic balsamic vinegar, true Parmigiano Reggiano, and regional prosciutto. I came away with a deep appreciation for the care and tradition that go into these Italian treasures. The pride Italians take in preserving the integrity of these processes for generations is truly inspiring.
Filippo himself was easygoing, knowledgeable, and personable—he was the icing on the cake and made the entire experience unforgettable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Catherine!
Thank you very much!
All the best!
Laura
Jacob_B, Jul 2025
Filippo was an excellent tour guide, we had a great time exploring the region without being part of a huge tour group. Would recommend to friends in the future.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Jacob!
Thank you!
Best,
Laura
Laura_R, Jun 2025
It was private and relaxed! Our guide Filippo was very knowledgable about everything! I especially enjoyed the lunch at the end!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Laura,
thank you very much!
Best,
Laura
Thomas_S, Jun 2025
Filippo was amazing! He explained everything and answered all of our questions wonderfully. He was very accommodating to my family and made sure we all enjoyed our time. My family and I cannot recommend this tour more!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi!
Thank you very much!
Best,
Laura
Garry_W, Jun 2025
I guess I just expected more
Laura explained the process of making the parm, Parma ham and balsamic but we didn’t get to witness it
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Garry,
you didn't see the production because you arrived at 11am.
If you wish to see the production, you need to come earlier.
Thank you,
Laura
Jacqueline_P, May 2025
We learnt so much about the processes in making Balsamic Vinegar, Parmesan Cheese & Prosciutto. Filipino took our tour and his knowledge & understanding was fabulous. The locations that we visited allowed you time to understand all the processes without being rushed.
Laura was excellent in the booking process, answering questions that I had when we booked the tour & also arranging timings for collection on the day.
I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Jacqueline!
Thank you so much!
Best,
Laura
Luigi_F, May 2025
This was one of the best tours we have been on. Laura’s communication was always clear and very responsive. We were coming from Firenze and Laura helped make suggestions for train routes that saved us a lot of time for travel as well. They are accommodating to customizing aspects of the tour (we added a vineyard to the original itinerary). Filippo was our guide for the day. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He has really good rapport with all the people at the stops which also added to the enjoyment. The authenticity of each of the locations we visited was one of the best parts. We visited smaller farms and a family owned winery. You will not leave this tour hungry! There were many samples of different aged parmigiano cheese and fresh ricotta to taste. The lunch at the prosciutto factory was amazing. I would recommend this tour 100% and would not hesitate to use Laura’s company again.
Thank you for a memorable day!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Luigi!
Thank you very much!
Best,
Laura
Jason_A, May 2025
Amazing experience visiting small family operations. It was mind boggling to think we were standing in a small villa that housed 10% of the world’s balsamic vinegar. The Parmesan tour was great, and finally the Parma ham plant, and lunch.
Filippo was a great guide.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Jason!
Thank you very much!
Best,
Laura
Jennifer_G, Apr 2025
Our tour was awesome. Filipino, an area native, was extremely knowledgeable not only about the three facilities we visited but also about the history of the region. He also patiently answered many general questions we had about daily “Italian” life. The small producers that we visited we fascinating experiences! We have been on many tours, all good, but this one was EXCEPTIONAL!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi Jennifer!
Thank you very much!
Best,
Laura
Meaghan_M, Sep 2024
Our tour with Laura was great. She’s very communicative on WhatsApp and went above and beyond to help us while we had to navigate a train strike.
Laura has wonderful and authentic relationships with artisanal creators of Balsamic Vinegar, Parmesan Reggiano and Prosciutto de Parma. It’s wonderful to see family businesses thrive and support a tour that lends itself to these types of producers.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you very much!
Cherie_J, Aug 2024
We enjoyed going to the Parmesan, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar production sites. The samplings were delicious. The lunch was also delicious. Our host was knowledgeable and nice. The only surprise was that we thought we were being picked up at the train station for the day and it turned out we had to drive our own car around the countryside to the various cities. We were the only two people on the tour so I’m not sure how this would have been handled had there been more people.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Cherie,
I'm sorry you had to drive, but you didn't reply to my calls and my texts, so I couldn't know you were coming by car. You could have said to the guide that you would have liked to be picked up, you could have left the car parked on the way and go with the guide.
Thank you anyway.
Daniel_G, Jul 2024
I expected a tour with other people it was a private tour all the places we went to were small private tours we met the all the owners.
Our guide Fillipo was great he knows the history of the area and was really helpful translating the language for us.
They pick you up right at where you are staying Laura was super with communicatioing before our actually tour date. We'll worth what we payed.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you very much!
Marcelle_R, Jun 2024
Laura was able to get us to the parmesan factory early enough to see the cheese being pulled from the whey! Loved the parmesan, balsamic, and ham tastings. My favorite was 25 year balsamic, not what I expected. Laura and Riccardo were knowledge and pleasant - so happy we decided on a private tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you very much!
Kathleen_D, Jun 2024
This tour was truly an amazing experience from start to end. Laura reached out the day prior confirming pick up time and spot. Filippo was truly an engaging tour guide who drove us around all day . We loved everything about the tour- balsamic vineyard, Parmesan Reggiano tour and Prosciutto to finish up the day was perfect! Plus the bonus lunch was delicious and a great end of the tour!
I would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you very much!
Barry_S, Jun 2024
The tour was great fun and we learned so much about the processes involved in making traditional basaltic vinegar, parmasiano reggio cheese and Parma ham! Philippio was a very knowledgeable guide and we had a wonderful time. The only thing that could have been better is his car could use a good cleaning.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you very much!
BeeLeng_S, Jun 2024
Enjoyed the tour and learnt more about the production process from the sharing by our guide Filippo. Bought a bottle of the traditionally made Balsamic Vinegar so that we can enjoy this back at home. Fantastic lunch where we get to taste the cheese and ham. We now have a better appreciation of the products and all the hard work that goes into producing these!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you very much!
JAMES_A, Jun 2024
Very knowledgeable hosts and amazing lunch —learned sooo much! Amazing foods and wines! Great way to experience Parmigiana, Balsamic and Parma Ham in a day at 3 great local producers!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you very much!
Anonymous, May 2024
Laura and the drivers were so friendly, and Laura was so knowledgeable about all these factories and the process of how each product was produced. It was fun for the kids and us. Lunch was included. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable day yet we learned so much! Highly recommend it to everyone!
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi!
Thank you very much!
Best!
Laura
Stanley_L, Dec 2023
Had an amazing time with Tommaso our guide. He was knowledgeable and personable. It was a wonderful experience, to go see family producers (and not industrial producers) and even have the chance to meet with the owners and have such an intimate connection. Not the least expensive tour, but good value for money as it includes a good lunch at a good restaurant and transport since we didn't drive. All in all, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you so much, Stanley!
Michelle_K, Nov 2023
My husband and I had an incredible experience with Fillipo! He was so knowledgeable and provided a very special tour. The places we visited were unique and we had a truly local experience. Going to small family owned businesses and seeing how the cheese, meats and balsamic vinegars are made have us an appreciation that we will never forget. We had a beautiful lunch at a local restaurant as well which we loved
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much!
Margaret_G, Oct 2023
Informative and pleasant tour with friendly guide. Enjoyed the cheese factory and lovely lunch following Parma ham tour
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much!
Ryan_S, Oct 2023
Fillipo was great. Knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. I would recommend this experience for any one. I learned a lot too.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much!
Melinda_D, Sep 2023
What a great day! We were picked up in a private car and visited a parmagianno reggiano cheese factory, Parma ham factory, and a balsamic vinegar maker. I couldn’t choose a favorite. These were places we never would have found on our own. Laura and Ricardo were so knowledgeable and made sure we got the full experience. This tour was a dream!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much!
Gabriela_T, Jun 2023
This tour was awesome. My family and I enjoyed every moment. Filipo and Tom were professional, knowledgeable and most of all friendly.
We regretted not having the time to sit and have lunch with our tour guides.
Lastly, Laura was SO helpful organising the pickup and tour. Thank you, Laura.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Gabriela!
Thank you so much! I will tell Filippo and Tom that you appreciated the tour and their company.
Best,
Laura
tamracurls, Oct 2022
The whole experience was great and super intimate. My favorite was vinegar stop. Our tour guide was wonderful and even dropped us off at train station
ISABELCRISTINA_C, Nov 2025
Excellent tour and assistance from Filippo.
It was beyond my expectations. The 3 producers we visited were super receptive and with wonderful products.
Gratzie Mille Laura
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
Ciao Isabel!
Obrigada!
Laura
Mario_S, Mar 2024
Un belle journée en compagnie de Filippo qui nous a guidé, une personne très charmante et un joli parcours autour du parmesan jambon de parme et le vinaigre baslamique. Le déjeuner super. Je recommande vivement.
Response from Host, May 2024
Merci beaucoup!
Laura
Erick_H, Aug 2023
La atención y servicio de Laura y Riccardo fue excelente en todo momento. Reservamos con.menos de 24 horas de anticipación durante nuestra visita a Reggio Emilia y Laura coordinó todo muy eficientemente. El recorrido por la fábrica de queso parmesano y de la fábrica de vinagre balsámico fueron la mejor parte. Cerramos el tour con una comida en un lugar increíble y con platillos típicos del lugar. Si están pensando en un tour sin dudas recomendaría contratar los servicios de Laura, sabe cómo hacer de esto una gran experiencia. Muy recomendable. Gracias de parte de toda mi familia.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Muchas gracias! :)
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