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Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 4 hours - 5 hours

You will appreciate the real Parmigiano cheese production in a very traditional factory. It will be possible to see the when cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production.

At the end of the tour there will be a tasting of different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses.

For Parma ham Prosciutto factory visit we will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. You will move into the “environmental temperature stage”, by visiting the seasoning rooms, here characterized by the typical scents of the ham. During this stage it will be explained the method of “spillatura”, the process in which only the finest ham pasts the test, those selected by the Inspector of the Consortium will then be branded with the infamous ‘Crown of Parma’.

At the end of the food tour there will be a degustation of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • This tour includes: pick up and drop off in Parma, English guide, entry fee in the factories, tastings of Parmigiano cheese + local wine and Parma ham + local wine)

Tour available in your selected language

English
Italian

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Animals are not admitted

If you arrive late after the scheduled time at the meeting point due to train or other transportation delays, it will be considered a no-show. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and the booking is non-refundable and non-reschedulable, as clearly stated in the cancellation policy. Please plan your arrival carefully to avoid any issues.

Location

Departure point

Viale Giovanni Falcone, 48a, Viale Giovanni Falcone 48a, Parma, 43122
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.    Google Maps : http://rebrand.ly/Google48 the meeting point is on the left corner.   View image: http://rebrand.ly/pickup48

End point

Viale Giovanni Falcone, 48a, Viale Giovanni Falcone 48a, Parma, 43122

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