Best of · ITALY CHEESE TOURS
Emilia makes it in copper vats before breakfast, the south stretches it by hand, and the hill farms serve it as lunch. These 15 sort the Italian cheese days by price, start time and how far out of the city you travel.
Review of Sorrento’s Primaluce farm tour with pizza making, mozzarella, wine, olive oil and limoncello tastings.
“we did a brief tour of the farm and learned about wine and olive oil making. Also learned about differences in cheese and Pizza making”
Explore Sorrento’s lemon farms, cheese making, olive oil, pizza, and limoncello on a friendly half-day tuk tuk tour.
“I did this tour with my mother and sisters. It was our most enjoyable tour in Italy! We got to hear how this family grows lemons and makes olive oil, cheese, pizza and get to know taste all of it! So delicious and very relaxed. Riding in the TukTuk to the family farm was so much fun! Worth the money - would recommend”
See how Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham are made, taste aged specialties with local wine, and explore Parma’s countryside by minivan.
“Our guide spoke English very well! He was very knowledgeable and gave insightful information about cheese, production and the passion of these artisans.”
Tour Parma’s Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma producers, taste both with local wine, and enjoy pickup from central Parma.
“Pietro was great! excellent English, his explenations and guidens were very good. the tour was interesting and tasty. we started a bit late because of some people coming late, but it's not the company's fault. also, it took about 2.5 hours, not 4-5, but we didn't felt any information was left out... all in all we had a great time, and this tour is highly recommended :-)”
Learn mozzarella, handmade pasta and tiramisu on a farm near Agerola, with wine, mountain views and practical transport tips from Positano.
“It was wonderful and Fun experience ! The chefs were great! Fernando has an excellent staff-Michael made making noodles & Tiitamisu a blast-and Fernando’s Mozzarello making class was hilarious! Would definitely come back again & highly recommend His cooking class is a must!”
Make pasta, mozzarella, and tiramisu at a family farm above the Amalfi Coast, with wine, a meal, and sweeping Gulf of Salerno views.
“The pasta making activity was fun and the family which hosts this class is very nice. Me and my wife made the pasta and had the lunch there along with their own wine. It was overall very memorable experience.”
Tour a Sorrento family farm, make pizza, watch mozzarella spun by hand, and enjoy local wine, limoncello, and a full farm lunch.
“This was a wonderful experience at Primaluce. This family run farm in the hills of Sorrento was heaven. Francesco and his family were amazing hosts, teaching us about all the make at the farm and then teaching us to make our own pizza. Even though it was a group of around 20, they made an effort to learn all of our names and make us feel truly welcome. Our pizzas were amazing, and it was a wonderful day. Before leaving, do yourself a favor and try their meloncello. Best one I tried in the area.”
Make pasta, mozzarella, and tiramisu at a family farm above the Amalfi Coast, with wine, views, and a generous three-course meal.
“Lovely experience making pasta and cheese and tiramisu. Valentino was very welcoming, patient and generous with the food. Had a nice meal with good wine.”
Make tagliatelle, mozzarella, and tiramisu on an Amalfi farm with local chefs, homemade wine, coastal views, and a relaxed Italian meal.
“Very interesting, a quiet and beautiful place. You learn how to make pasta and mozzarella and tiramisu. The wine is very good.”
Tour a working Puglian dairy, watch mozzarella and burrata take shape, then enjoy a generous farm tasting with wine at Masseria Fragnite.
“It’s a great family owned dairy and you get to see how everything is done from the cow to your table”
Taste Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham, lunch, and traditional balsamic vinegar on a practical food tour from Parma.
“This tour is highly recommended if you're into food culture at all. Loved being able to taste and try authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, and balsamic vinegar. The drive through the countryside was beautiful as well. Tour guide was informative and made sure everything about the tour (including pickup time, location, and how to get there) was clear. Bus was comfortable as well. No complaints at all!”
Tour a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano factory near Parma, see cheese made from milk to aging room, then taste it with local wine.
“Very informative tour. Small group made it more personable and gave everyone the opportunity to engage and ask questions. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Interacting with the cheese master was also a plus!”
Taste four Italian wines with local cheese, charcuterie, and expert guidance at Capitan Drake in Como, a friendly small-group experience.
“My mother and I had a wonderful time learning about the wines of Italy, and the meat and cheese board was to die for. A little off the beaten path but worth it! We even got to taste some homemade tiramisu and dessert wine.”
Make two fresh pastas, tiramisù, and enjoy Tuscan wine in a small Florence cooking class with wheelchair access and family appeal.
“We had a wonderful time making pasta and eating it! Valentino was our cooking class teacher and he was great - very funny and friendly!”
Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano, Parma ham, and aged balsamic vinegar on a food-focused day tour through Emilia-Romagna.
“The tour was fabulous! The guide was knowledgeable, and took care to speak to each person both at each stop and on the bus. It was educational and fun (even for our teen - who is NEVER impressed).”
Pick a wheel, a glass, or a copper vat.
