Best of · PARMESAN AND BALSAMIC TOURS IN PARMA
The 15 parmesan and balsamic tours in Parma worth planning a day around, with the price, the length and the one detail that decides it. Start at the top.
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 :-)”
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!”
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).”
Tour Parma’s Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and Modena balsamic producers with tastings, transport, and local guides.
“The tour was longer than we anticipated, but it was certainly worth it. The visit to the Reggiano Parmigiano, Prosciutto de Parma, and balsamic vinegar producers was exceptional and should never be missed.”
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”
Tour Parma’s cheese, prosciutto, and balsamic makers with tastings, family producers, countryside views, and a guide-led van trip.
“This is THE best tour my friend and I had while we spent two weeks travelling around Italy. Loris knew his stuff and was really good at explaining the processes for the Parma and Modena specialties. His English is excellent and he helped me out a little with my very beginner Italian :) It was a very full day spent at each facility - and driving across this beautiful country - and we definitely felt we’d had a great experience. Highly recommend this tour - and you’ll be lucky if Loris is your guide.”
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...”
See how Parmigiano-Reggiano is made on a Parma dairy tour, with countryside transfer, aging rooms, cheese tasting, wine, and honey.
“After booking and paying, the operator called and cancelled on me. Till date the refund has not come even after immediately informing viator.”
Tour a historic Parmesan dairy near Parma, watch traditional cheese-making, explore aging rooms, and taste three cheeses with regional wine.
“Very interesting tour with lots of cheese to sample. They let us taste 15, 24, and 36 month aged cheese.”
Review of Parma’s private Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic tour, with tastings, artisan visits, transport options, timing, and value advice.
“Amazing knowable guide took us both places. We learned so much about the making of parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar. Seeing it done first hand was such a treat. Then tasting samples of both products was awesome. We purchased many of both. Highly recommend.”
Tour a Parma cheese factory, see Parmigiano-Reggiano made by hand, taste aged wheels with local sparkling wine, and ride from the station.
“Very informative, great visuals. We got to see the whole process of how the cheese is made. Tasted different ages of the cheese. Understanding of the process and certification stamp.”
Visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham plant, taste aged cheese and cured meats, and tour Torrechiara from Parma.
“A friend and I enjoyed our private tour with Serena. She was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and happily answered all of our questions. I felt like we got an in-depth view of both the parmesan factory (from watching some parmesan and ricotta being made from start to finish, going to see the cows that produced the milk, and tasting 4 different aged cheeses) and the prosciutto factory (seeing the raw meat cured with salt, seeing the meat at different stages of the curing and aging process, and finishing with a tasting including a glass of sparkling wine). I can't recommend Serena enough, she was fabulous. In addition, the logistics worked…”
Tour Parma and Modena for Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic, with tastings and small-group transport.
“A great day in the countryside. Our guide Mattia was warm, welcoming, very knowledgeable and helpful. The tasting were excellent and we visited smaller producers and not large industrial producers.”
Tour a Parma dairy, see Parmigiano-Reggiano made by hand, and taste wheels at different ages on this intimate two-hour visit.
“Esperienza bellissima che ci ha fatto scoprire il mondo del Parmigiano Reggiano. Straconsigliato”
Pick a wheel, a glass, or a copper vat.
