Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic Day Trip in Parma
by ParmaLook Food Tour Experience
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€340Overview
This 4- to 6-hour day trip by vehicle includes pickup and drop-off in Parma and visits to traditional producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. The tour begins with a drive from Parma through the countryside to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy. Visitors see the cheese-making process from fresh milk to aging and finish with a guided tasting paired with local wine. Next, the tour continues by vehicle to a Prosciutto di Parma producer. Here, guests tour the aging cellars, learn about the salt-curing and maturation methods, and taste the ham with fine wines. Afterward, the group travels toward Modena, with an optional stop back in Parma for drop-off if needed. The visit in Modena includes a traditional Acetaia where the balsamic vinegar production is explained, including the aging rooms and differences between DOP and IGP types. The tasting features the distinctive flavors of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, and bottles can be purchased. The tour concludes with a return drive to Parma. The vehicle used has air conditioning for comfort throughout the trip. All factory entry fees and tastings are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parma
Meet at the pickup point in Parma and travel through the countryside to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy. The drive offers views of the local landscape before arriving at the traditional cheese producer.
Province of Parma
Spend about 90 minutes at a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where the cheese-making process is demonstrated. Visitors observe how fresh milk is transformed into aged cheese and finish with a guided tasting paired with local wine.
90 min
Province of Parma
Drive a short distance to a Prosciutto di Parma producer. Visitors tour the aging cellars, learn the salt-curing and natural maturation methods used, and sample the ham's flavor.
Province of Parma
Spend around 60 minutes on a guided tour at the Prosciutto di Parma facility. The tour includes detailed explanations of traditional curing techniques and a tasting of the ham with selected local wines.
60 min
Province of Parma
Continue towards Modena with an optional stop in Parma if a guest needs to be dropped off. The drive passes through agricultural areas of the region.
40 min
Modena
Visit a traditional Acetaia in Modena for about 60 minutes. Learn about the slow fermentation and aging process of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, including differences between DOP and IGP balsamic vinegars. The visit ends with a tasting and an option to buy bottles.
60 min
Parma
Return to Parma in about 45 minutes. The drive back showcases the region's landscapes before arriving at the original pickup point to end the tour.
45 min
Meeting point
Directions to the Meeting Point (If Arriving by Train): Proceed to Floor -1 in the train station, follow signs to the north exit "Falcone/Borsellino". Exit, walk 100mt. the meeting point is on the left corner.
End point
Directions to the Meeting Point (If Arriving by Train): Proceed to Floor -1 in the train station, follow signs to the north exit "Falcone/Borsellino". Exit, walk 100mt. the meeting point is on the left corner.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic Day Trip in Parma
by ParmaLook Food Tour Experience
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€340Overview
This 4- to 6-hour day trip by vehicle includes pickup and drop-off in Parma and visits to traditional producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. The tour begins with a drive from Parma through the countryside to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy. Visitors see the cheese-making process from fresh milk to aging and finish with a guided tasting paired with local wine. Next, the tour continues by vehicle to a Prosciutto di Parma producer. Here, guests tour the aging cellars, learn about the salt-curing and maturation methods, and taste the ham with fine wines. Afterward, the group travels toward Modena, with an optional stop back in Parma for drop-off if needed. The visit in Modena includes a traditional Acetaia where the balsamic vinegar production is explained, including the aging rooms and differences between DOP and IGP types. The tasting features the distinctive flavors of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, and bottles can be purchased. The tour concludes with a return drive to Parma. The vehicle used has air conditioning for comfort throughout the trip. All factory entry fees and tastings are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parma
Meet at the pickup point in Parma and travel through the countryside to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy. The drive offers views of the local landscape before arriving at the traditional cheese producer.
Province of Parma
Spend about 90 minutes at a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where the cheese-making process is demonstrated. Visitors observe how fresh milk is transformed into aged cheese and finish with a guided tasting paired with local wine.
90 min
Province of Parma
Drive a short distance to a Prosciutto di Parma producer. Visitors tour the aging cellars, learn the salt-curing and natural maturation methods used, and sample the ham's flavor.
Province of Parma
Spend around 60 minutes on a guided tour at the Prosciutto di Parma facility. The tour includes detailed explanations of traditional curing techniques and a tasting of the ham with selected local wines.
60 min
Province of Parma
Continue towards Modena with an optional stop in Parma if a guest needs to be dropped off. The drive passes through agricultural areas of the region.
40 min
Modena
Visit a traditional Acetaia in Modena for about 60 minutes. Learn about the slow fermentation and aging process of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, including differences between DOP and IGP balsamic vinegars. The visit ends with a tasting and an option to buy bottles.
60 min
Parma
Return to Parma in about 45 minutes. The drive back showcases the region's landscapes before arriving at the original pickup point to end the tour.
45 min
Meeting point
Directions to the Meeting Point (If Arriving by Train): Proceed to Floor -1 in the train station, follow signs to the north exit "Falcone/Borsellino". Exit, walk 100mt. the meeting point is on the left corner.
End point
Directions to the Meeting Point (If Arriving by Train): Proceed to Floor -1 in the train station, follow signs to the north exit "Falcone/Borsellino". Exit, walk 100mt. the meeting point is on the left corner.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.