From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer
- Free cancellation
About this experience
Enter a world of parmigiano-reggiano cheese on a 2-hour visit to a Parma 'caseficio' (cheese factory). Watch the cheese makers at work as they separate the whey and shape the cheese into wheels. Before you leave, finish with a tasting of cheese paired and regional wine.
Learn the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods.
Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. Visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged.
Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire branding ritual. Then, taste Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.
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What’s included
- Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
- Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tasting of Parmigiano cheese paired with Balsamic vinegar and local sparkling wine
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Parmigiano Cheese Tour
Meet your guide at the caseficio in Parma, and start your tour to learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, aka the king of cheese. The famous hard cheese is guaranteed in its origin, so only Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, and some parts of Mantova and Bologna are able to produce it. See the producers at work as they heat the milk to separate the whey. Watch as the cheese is salted and shaped into a wheel before it’s placed in the aging room. As you admire the rows of wheels, hear how the cheese is hammered, fire-branded, and subject to stringent tests before it is finally allowed to be sold as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Finally, finish your tour and sit down for a cheese tasting with honey and local wine. Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Italian
- Start times
- 08:30
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.
- We kindly remind all guests that children of all ages must be included in the booking and are required to pay a fee, regardless of their age. This ensures we can provide sufficient space in the van for everyone. Unfortunately, if a child is not included in the reservation, we may not be able to accommodate them on the tour, as seating is limited.
- No luggage or large bags allowed on the van. Contact us for luggage storage details
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Italian
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
From AED 303 per person
