Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting
Overview
Looking for an authentic experience, far from the major tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover Emilia Romagna and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the professionalism of a local and experienced private guide dedicated to you and your friends or family. You will follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese wheels in the foodies heaven, the astounding Parmigiano Reggiano warehouse. You will closely watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the kettle. The visit will end with a delightful tasting of different ageings of cheese. We will transfer to the hills of Parma to visit one of the plants where the inimitable Prosciutto is produced. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies and wine from the Parma Hills.
Inclusions
- 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
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, Via J. F.Kennedy, 18, 42124 Reggio Emilia RE, Italy
We will visit an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting of 12 months, 24 months and 36 months old Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Visiting a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy with us, you will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows, the milk collection and preservation, to the forming of the curd in the typical copper cauldrons. You will be able to watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the cauldron. After that you will visit the resting, salting and ageing rooms of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with their overwhelming aromas. The visit will end with a pleasant tasting, a real pleasure for the senses!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Castello di Torrechiara, Strada del Castello, 43013 Torrechiara, Langhirano Italy
We will have a Photo stop at mediaeval village & Castle of Torrechiara.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Langhirano, Langhirano, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
We will visit a plant where famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Barbiano, Barbiano, Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
We will have lunch at a winery or family run restaurant with typical Parma delicacies and exquisite tastings of DOC Parma Hills wines.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, Via J. F.Kennedy, 18, 42124 Reggio Emilia RE, Italy
We will visit an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting of 12 months, 24 months and 36 months old Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Visiting a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy with us, you will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows, the milk collection and preservation, to the forming of the curd in the typical copper cauldrons. You will be able to watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the cauldron. After that you will visit the resting, salting and ageing rooms of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with their overwhelming aromas. The visit will end with a pleasant tasting, a real pleasure for the senses!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Castello di Torrechiara, Strada del Castello, 43013 Torrechiara, Langhirano Italy
We will have a Photo stop at mediaeval village & Castle of Torrechiara.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Langhirano, Langhirano, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
We will visit a plant where famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Barbiano, Barbiano, Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
We will have lunch at a winery or family run restaurant with typical Parma delicacies and exquisite tastings of DOC Parma Hills wines.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- 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.
- Your health is our top priority and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
- Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
- Social Distancing - Guests will keep at all time the minimum safety distance in accordance with the instructions given in each place visited. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
- Guides and suppliers receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
- 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.
- Upon booking, each participant shall have to send first name, last name and mobile phone number. The data will be kept for 14 days as required by the Local Authorities.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
525titab
September 2021
Ha sido una experiencia increíble! Ver como elaboran el Parmesano Reggiano, seguir el proceso de fabrication del Prosciutto di Parma,... con desgustaciones exquisitas y todo ello aconpañados por Michelle, quien ha hecho esta experiencia inolvidable. Gracias por todas tus explicaciones y por trans...
Ha sido una experiencia increíble! Ver como elaboran el Parmesano Reggiano, seguir el proceso de fabrication del Prosciutto di Parma,... con desgustaciones exquisitas y todo ello aconpañados por Michelle, quien ha hecho esta experiencia inolvidable. Gracias por todas tus explicaciones y por transmitirnos tu pasión por esta tierra. Sin duda volveremos en busca de la siguiente experiencia que nos recomendeis!akanks123
October 2023
My family did a slow food tour with Michelle through the Emillia Region during our trip to Italy. We wanted to visit local, organic, family producers that showcased the authentic practices of the food valley, and did not want a touristy, commercial experience. I found Artemilia online, and they e...
My family did a slow food tour with Michelle through the Emillia Region during our trip to Italy. We wanted to visit local, organic, family producers that showcased the authentic practices of the food valley, and did not want a touristy, commercial experience. I found Artemilia online, and they exceeded everyone's expectations and created a day that was a once in a lifetime experience. Michelle is passionate about the traditions of the food valley and is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the region. She has deep relationships with local producers, which got us into some incredible locations. Her way of storytelling is engaging and personable. During our day, we visited a local dairy farm, traditional balsamic producer, organic winery/vineyard (where we had a fantastic lunch), and prosciutto factory. All of the visits were intimate/private, included tastings of some of the highest quality products that we've had, and were beyond informative and hands-on. My husband equated the day to a Stanley Tucci experience, which I believe to be the ultimate compliment. If you are visiting the area and want to immerse yourself in the local practices which make this region the food capital of Italy, and arguably the world, you should 100% book with Artemilia.TxTree
May 2022
We had an amazing day near Parma! It started with a 6 am pickup at our hotel in Florence (our driver Rossano was wonderful). The early wake-up call was well worth it - we got to visit a small parmesan producer and see the cheese-making process from start to finish. Then we headed off for an incre...
We had an amazing day near Parma! It started with a 6 am pickup at our hotel in Florence (our driver Rossano was wonderful). The early wake-up call was well worth it - we got to visit a small parmesan producer and see the cheese-making process from start to finish. Then we headed off for an incredible lunch at an agriturismo that included platters of cured meat (prosciutto, culatello, coppa, salame felino, pancetta), delicious tortelli, and locally produced wines. Then off to a local prosciutto producer before being dropped at our hotel n Bologna. Michelle is a terrific guide - she's incredibly organized, knowledgeable (about food, art, history, culture), and enthusiastic, but also delightful company. I hope to return to the region soon and will gladly book more time with Artemilia - one day was definitely not enough!!elisesmom2016
April 2022
13 days in Italy and this was probably our family's favorite tour of the trip! Now, our family loves food. We love to make it, we love to eat it and we love to share it. This tour got us up close on the making of parmigiano reggiano from start to finish. We were in heaven. And bought some to...
13 days in Italy and this was probably our family's favorite tour of the trip! Now, our family loves food. We love to make it, we love to eat it and we love to share it. This tour got us up close on the making of parmigiano reggiano from start to finish. We were in heaven. And bought some to take home. The tasting was very fun and they even brought fresh ricotta for us to taste - it was amazing! Admittedly, the parma ham tour was not as good as the cheese tour but still so informative and fun. And lunch was incredible, in a beautiful location. Michelle was extremely knowledgeable and taught us so much.Lisa_D
March 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!
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
November 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 recommendatio...
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!