Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham Tour
Overview
At the end of the tour there will be a tasting of different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses.
For Parma ham Prosciutto factory visit we will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. You will move into the “environmental temperature stage”, by visiting the seasoning rooms, here characterized by the typical scents of the ham. During this stage it will be explained the method of “spillatura”, the process in which only the finest ham pasts the test, those selected by the Inspector of the Consortium will then be branded with the infamous ‘Crown of Parma’.
At the end of the food tour there will be a degustation of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.
Inclusions
- Snacks - This tour includes: pick up and drop off in Parma, English guide, entry fee in the factories, tastings of Parmigiano cheese (22-36 months + local wine) and Parma ham (24 months + local wine)
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
What to expect
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese factory
The tour commences with a brief history of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. You will then proceed inside the factory where you will be able to see the production of the cheese taking place however, if you wish to see the start of the process the tour must commence before 9.00am as this is the time the cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production.
At the end of the tour there will be a degustationof different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses. There is also the opportunity to buy local products from the on-sight shop.
Pass By: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Meeting point in the city of Parma
Stop At: Langhirano, Langhirano, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
People will visit the factory and taste the ham
Duration: 2 hours
Sample Menu
• Parmigiano Reggiano - Parmigiano Reggiano cheese of 12 - 24 - 36 months of aging with balsamic vinegar and Fortana red local wine
• Parma Ham - Parma Ham 24 months aging with local bread and Lambrusco wine
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Animals are not admitted
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A great experience. It was interesting to watch the cheese being made, and getting to taste all the different stages. Our two guides were very informative and enthusiastic. The cheese and ham were both delicious.
A great experience. It was interesting to watch the cheese being made, and getting to taste all the different stages. Our two guides were very informative and enthusiastic. The cheese and ham were both delicious.It was awesome to see the cheese and ham being made. Our tour guides were knowledgeable about both processes and answered our questions. It was a great way to learn more about the industries and see some of the countryside outside of town, especially if you are traveling without a car.
It was awesome to see the cheese and ham being made. Our tour guides were knowledgeable about both processes and answered our questions. It was a great way to learn more about the industries and see some of the countryside outside of town, especially if you are traveling without a car.We had a wonderful, informative experience with Matteo and Chiara. One of the highlights of our trip. This was a small group tour. Our guides were available to answer questions and provided a great view into these industries. Also, the ride through the country side and hills was lovely.
We had a wonderful, informative experience with Matteo and Chiara. One of the highlights of our trip. This was a small group tour. Our guides were available to answer questions and provided a great view into these industries. Also, the ride through the country side and hills was lovely.Great day out, the tour guides were very knowledgeable and the factories themselves were really interesting. Would recommend if you’d like to taste authentic Parmesan and Parma ham and find out more about the production of these products
Great day out, the tour guides were very knowledgeable and the factories themselves were really interesting. Would recommend if you’d like to taste authentic Parmesan and Parma ham and find out more about the production of these productsThe tour was excellent beginning with the convenience of being picked up at my hotel, the driver/Italian speaking guide and other participants were all very kind and happy to interact during the travel to the parmigiana farm. Mattia was and excellent guide, thorough in explaining and patient in ...
The tour was excellent beginning with the convenience of being picked up at my hotel, the driver/Italian speaking guide and other participants were all very kind and happy to interact during the travel to the parmigiana farm. Mattia was and excellent guide, thorough in explaining and patient in answering questions. The ability to view the process was excellent. The prosciutto tour drive thereto and from were also very pleasant. I highly recommend the tour.Informative and enjoyable tour. Matteo was a very good guide.nothing else to say, just filling space here.
Informative and enjoyable tour. Matteo was a very good guide.nothing else to say, just filling space here.