Best of · CHEESE WALKING AND FOOD TOURS IN ITALY
Dairies take small groups and market days come once a week, so the good cheese walking and food tours in Italy go early. Below: the 7 to book ahead, and how they differ.
Taste Florence through markets, lampredotto, Tuscan wines, cheeses, gelato, and local stories on this small-group walking food tour.
“Awesome tour, very informative. Geraldo was super nice and knew a lot about the history of Florence.”
Tour Parma’s Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham producers, with factory visits, tastings, wine, transport, and local guides.
“Thanks Mateo and Alexandro, It was very interesting 👍🏻😄🧀🍖 Eva and Martin”
Explore Parma’s cheese, ham, and balsamic vinegar makers with lunch, tastings, private transport, and expert local guides.
“Valentina made our experience truly unforgettable. From the start, her communication was thorough, and her meeting instructions were exceptionally clear. This private tour is perfect for seeing the top three attractions in the Parma area, and Valentina's expertise made it even better. Our first stop was the Parmigiano Reggiano factory, where she educated us on the entire process with live demonstrations, followed by a tasting of some of the best cheese I’ve ever had. Next, we toured the Prosciutto factory, learning about production from start to finish. Valentina even arranged a quick stop at a nearby castle, allowing us to capture stunning scenic photos. For lunch, we enjoyed delicious meat...”
Tour Parma’s cheese and ham producers, taste local specialties, and enjoy a wine-paired lunch with private pickup and a local guide.
“Our guide, Lisa, was marvelous. We had our 16 year old granddaughter with us and they bonded - that made it even more special. I highly recommend this tour aand the company. Lianda Taylor”
Discover Sorrento through lemon groves, cheese, olive oil, wine, limoncello, and a guided walk through local history.
“Intimate and interesting info about Sorrento and visited some historical sites as well as some gardens. Stopped for some wine, tastes different types of cheeses, bruschetta, salamis, olives. Visited Nino and Friends where we tasted so many amazing things!”
Tour Parma’s cheese and ham makers with tastings, countryside views, small-group transport, and practical advice on value and timing.
“Fabrique familiale superbe. Chance d'avoir été accueilli par la famille, d'une grande gentillesse. Très agréable. Enfants impressionnés et ravis. Attention : adresse VIATOR non indiquée, mauvaise info reçue pour nous qui a failli nous priver de ce moment superbe”
Taste Prati through arancini, Roman pizza, Parmigiano, and four classic pastas on a small-group evening food tour in Rome.
“We chose this food tour to get us out of the crazy hustle and bustle and explore Prati. It fulfilled that goal and was really lovely. James offered four excellent stops and also knew when to lean in and chat, but also back off and let us have our own time. Great all around. Each of the food stops offered local, regional, or national treasures. 100% recommend.”
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