Parma cheese & ham: tour & tasting

Discover the authentic flavors of Italy's renowned Food Valley on this complete culinary excursion from Parma. Visit a traditional dairy and a hillside curing house to see firsthand how two of the world's most celebrated specialties, Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham, are crafted. It is an unmissable gastronomic experience for any food enthusiast visiting Parma.

Highlights

• Live cheese production: Watch the different crafting stages of Parmigiano Reggiano at an authentic local dairy producer.
• Cheese and wine tasting: Sample two distinct ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with regional wine.
• Hillside ham curing house: Head into the hills to visit a prosciuttificio and learn the strict standards behind Parma Ham.
• Parma Ham sampling: Enjoy a tasting of authentic Parma Ham served with a glass of local wine before returning to the city.

What's included

• Pick-up and drop-off from the NH Hotel (outside Parma train station) or centrally located hotels.
• Guided tour and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer.
• Guided tour and tasting at a Parma Ham producer (prosciuttificio).
• Not included: Tips.

Good to know

• Duration: 5 hours.
• Meeting time: 8:30 AM in Parma.
• The itinerary travels out to regional producers and into the surrounding hills.

Book your spot today to uncover the secrets and flavors of Parma's most iconic culinary treasures.