Parmigiano-Reggiano Tour and tastings
Overview
Meet the dairy guide directly on site and start your visit of an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.
You will join a shared tour made by the staff of the dairy. The producer can be max 30km far from the city center.
You will join a shared tour made by the staff of the dairy. The producer can be max 30km far from the city center.
Inclusions
- Food tasting
- Bottled water
- Dairy staff at disposal for the guided tour (2 hours)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Meet the dairy guide directly on site and start your visit of an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Meet the dairy guide directly on site and start your visit of an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please pay attention to the program that the tour provider will send you before the departure date through the Viator message center
- All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Wolfgang_H
July 2023
Our guide was fantastic! We knew it was one of the best cheese in the world, but after listening to the family story and seeing the whole process, we now know that it is simply the best cheese ever!!!!!
Our guide was fantastic! We knew it was one of the best cheese in the world, but after listening to the family story and seeing the whole process, we now know that it is simply the best cheese ever!!!!!