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Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

45 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 45 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Parma, Italy

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Overview

A food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable views.
A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step.
Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company that handles the entire supply chain. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste.
We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, visiting a small family business tied to the territory and its traditions, soaking in the atmosphere of the old days. Our morning experience will end with a visit to an organic winery followed by lunch and wine tasting.
We will complete our food immersion with a visit to a Parma ham plant followed by tasting.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Tasting of 12, 20 and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 and 10 years old condiments
  • Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
  • Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
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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.

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Via Marco Emilio Lepido
215, 43122 San Prospero PR, Italy

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Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company between Parma and Reggio Emilia that handles the entire supply chain. It takes 20 minutes to get to the dairy from the Parma city center.A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family or group of friends throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step.You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese. You’ll be able to experience the scooping of the huge cheese mass out of the kettle side by side with the master cheesemaker, immersing yourself in the scents of the production room.The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell, and taste.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Reggio Emilia

We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We will visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer and the visit will be followed by a tasting of 12 years old, 20 years old, and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 years old and 10 years old balsamic condiments.It takes 10 minutes to get to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reggio Emilia

Our morning experience ends with a visit to an organic winery followed by light lunch and wine tasting. You’ll get to know the traditional method of sparkling winemaking and the phases of production of the bottle-fermented wines and the still wines typical of this area.It takes 20 minutes to get to the winery from the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Castello Di Torrechiara

We will have a photo stop at the medieval village and castle of Torrechiara. Admission is not included.It takes 30 minutes to get to the castle of Torrechiara from the winery.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Langhirano

We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will visit a plant where the famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma by visiting all the rooms used during the production process: the salting area and machines, the first and the second salting, the pretesting, the resting, the washing, the procuring, and the curing rooms.The visit will be followed by a tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats with a glass of DOC Parma hills wine.It takes 15 minutes to get to the Parma Ham Plant from the Castle of Torrechiara and 40 minutes to get back to Parma at the end of the tour.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Tasting of 12, 20 and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 and 10 years old condiments
  • Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
  • Fresh homemade pasta
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
  • Option 1, 4 and 5 include Transportation
  • Focaccia or home-made bread with olive oil
  • Organic Winery admission fee
  • Cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma, Spalla Cotta di San Secondo or Mortadella, Salame Felino...
  • Homemade dessert
  • Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
  • Traditional Balsamic Vinegar House admission fee
  • Cheeses
  • Tasting of 5 different regional wines
  • Professional local guide
  • Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
  • Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.
  • Operated by a business

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