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Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting: Private Food and Beverage Tour
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San Prospero
Embark on a private food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes, visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, an organic winery, and a Parma ham plant.
Embark on a private food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes, visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, an organic winery, and a Parma ham plant.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Reggio Emilia - Discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, a hidden gem of the Reggio Emilia and Modena regions. Visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, followed by a tasting of 12, 20, and 25-year-old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, as well as 3 and 10-year-old balsamic condiments.
The journey to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar…
- Reggio Emilia - Discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, a hidden gem of the Reggio Emilia and Modena regions. Visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, followed by a tasting of 12, 20, and 25-year-old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, as well as 3 and 10-year-old balsamic condiments.
The journey to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy takes 10 minutes.
- Reggio Emilia - Conclude the morning with a visit to an organic winery, enjoying a light lunch and wine tasting. Learn about the traditional method of sparkling winemaking and the production stages of bottle-fermented and still wines typical of this region.
The trip to the winery from the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer takes 20 minutes.
- Castello di Torrechiara - Enjoy a photo stop at the medieval village and castle of Torrechiara. Admission is not included.
The drive to the castle of Torrechiara from the winery takes 30 minutes.
- Langhirano - Travel to a Prosciutto plant through the stunning Parma hills region. Visit a facility where the renowned Prosciutto di Parma is made. Uncover the secrets of Prosciutto di Parma’s sweetness by exploring all the production rooms: the salting area and machines, the first and second salting, pretesting, resting, washing, procuring, and curing rooms.
The visit concludes with a tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats, accompanied by a glass of DOC Parma hills wine.
The journey to the Parma Ham Plant from the Castle of Torrechiara takes 15 minutes, and it takes 40 minutes to return to Parma at the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar aged up to 25 years and condiments
- Variety of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tastings, fresh ricotta, and homemade pasta
- Access to Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy, Organic Winery, Balsamic Vinegar House, and Parma Ham Plant
- Sampling of regional wines and traditional Italian cured meats
- Fresh Focaccia or…
- Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar aged up to 25 years and condiments
- Variety of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tastings, fresh ricotta, and homemade pasta
- Access to Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy, Organic Winery, Balsamic Vinegar House, and Parma Ham Plant
- Sampling of regional wines and traditional Italian cured meats
- Fresh Focaccia or homemade bread with olive oil, plus dessert
- Professional local guide for a personalized tour experience
- Refreshments like tea, coffee, and bottled water
- Includes transportation for certain options
What's Not Included
- Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
- Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
- Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
- Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
Additional Information
Embark on an exquisite gastronomic journey through stunning sceneries and mesmerizing vistas. A dedicated local guide will escort you and your loved ones throughout the day, providing insights and explanations at every turn.
Our culinary excursion begins in the early hours with a tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, a petite establishment that…
Embark on an exquisite gastronomic journey through stunning sceneries and mesmerizing vistas. A dedicated local guide will escort you and your loved ones throughout the day, providing insights and explanations at every turn.
Our culinary excursion begins in the early hours with a tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, a petite establishment that oversees the complete supply chain. Witness the entire process behind producing the monarch of cheeses. Culminating the tour is an enticing cheese tasting session, teaching you the nuances of tasting, akin to a cheese sommelier, engaging senses of sight, smell, and taste.
Unravel the mysteries of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar as we visit a quaint family-run establishment deeply rooted in the region and its customs, evoking a nostalgic aura of yesteryears. The morning expedition culminates with a visit to an organic winery, accompanied by lunch and a wine tasting session.
Our culinary voyage concludes with a trip to a Parma ham facility, following which is a tasting session.
- This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the “Price including transportation” option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the “Self-Drive Price” option, we’ll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
Location
Emily Way Bar
Via Marco Emilio Lepido
If you are not staying in Parma the night before the tour, we could meet near the highway exit Terre di Canossa at 7.50 am. Please let us know so that we can arrange the most suitable meeting place and time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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712dawneh
Jul 4, 2025
Best tours in Italy - Enjoyed a full day private tour with Michelle - she went above and beyond to make our Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Wine Tasting Tour an unforgettable experience. Her knowledge is extensive . We were immersed in each area of our tour. She had all of our senses engaged. The businesses we visited were top notch and authentic. Highly recommend this company and its tours. Bravo!!!
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Casselc
Jun 30, 2025
Experience the best the region has to offer with this private food tour! You can't miss this! - I can not say enough good things about this experience. Michelle was our private guide and Guido was our driver and they were both amazing. We have never experienced a tour like this and it was a highlight of our entire trip in Italy. Our first stop seeing the entire process of Parmigiano Reggiano and the Cheese Masters at work was amazing. We learned so much and it all tasted so delicous. We than had the most amazing lunch and tasting at an organic winery with the most beatiful views. We finished the tour at an Acetia and was great. Our only regret was that we didn't buy more local products to bring home! We will be back for sure and can't recommend this tour enough. It is worth the money and this tour has set very high expecations for us for any future tours. Thank you so much!!
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Cstev2019
Jun 28, 2025
Parma! - A highlight of our visit to Italy. Michelle was very gracious accommodating our schedule when planning our tour. Our tour guide Roberta was charming and so full of interesting details about the region. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her and would love to come back try another tour with Roberta.
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Jodiva573
Jun 6, 2025
One of Kind Experience! - My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing this tour with Michelle from Artemilia at the end of April, what a day it was -- truly unforgettable! Michelle is the ideal guide: deeply knowledgeable in history, cuisine, and local culture, yet incredibly warm and engaging. As a native of the region, her passion for the area shines through in every moment, making the experience both enriching and enjoyable. Plus, she's a delight to spend time with!
This intimate tour offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of Emilia-Romagna's finest traditions -- from witnessing the meticulous process of crafting Parmigiano Reggiano, to enjoying an introduction to traditional balsamic vinegar. You'll soak in the breathtaking landscapes of an organic winery and wrap up the day with an insider's look at a Parma Ham facility. Every stop is thoughtfully curated, creating a perfect balance of education, culture, and pure enjoyment.
We can't recommend this tour enough...it exceeded our expectations!
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Missadventuress
May 21, 2025
Expert Food Tour with Michelle! - I can’t imagine a better guide in Parma. Michelle is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable guides I have ever met. She is a wealth of knowledge and our tour was spectacular. Everything was perfect and she knows it all!
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_sylviaarkes
May 20, 2025
Interesting and delicious tasting experience - This was a fascinating tour from start to finish. Michelle is an energetic, upbeat tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about art history and local food production. She provided just the right balance of educational information about food production in the Parma area and practical information about recommended restaurants and interesting attractions to visit. She took us to a local dairy farm where we watched the production of Parmesan cheese from the cows and baby calves in the sheds to the huge copper vats where the milk is heated and fermented, to the lifting (by hand) of heavy wheels of cheese wrapped in muslin and then taken to the drying rooms for shaping and aging. We got to taste and appreciate 24-month, 36-month, and 60-month cheese, as well as the fresh ricotta cheese which is a byproduct of the cheese-making process. The farm she selected was a small, family-owned farm where the cheese master has lived and worked for many years. Following the cheese tasting, we went to a small farmhouse where the time-consuming process of producing Balsamic vinegar was explained before we tasted and appreciated the difference between newly fermented, 5 year, 12 year, and 25 year-old Balsamic vinegar. The Balsamic sommelier (Marco) has won two regional competitions and he explained the process of production to us in careful detail and in excellent English. The final experience was a visit to a small, family-owned Prosciutto ham processing plant where we tasted Prosciutto of various ages and Culotte (a shoulder cut of ham) with a nice glass of regional organic white wine. Delicious! Our driver and Michelle arrived to pick us up at our B&B at 7:30 exactly and dropped us back at our hotel around 3:00, making for a full, very enjoyable day. I should also mention that the driver Michelle selected had a beautiful Mercedes sedan and was a very careful, excellent driver so we could relax completely while we listened to Michelle's travelogue and looked at the beautiful Emilia-Romagna scenery. This day trip was undoubtedly our best experience in Italy. If you're lucky enough to get to tour with her, we think you'll agree with us that the price of this experience is a real bargain. Book with confidence--you won't regret it.
Sylvia & Hal A.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Rrobinson3
May 19, 2025
Artisanal Food Lovers’ Dream - This experience was just what we’d hoped for, and Michelle was a great guide. Seeing the Parmigiano Reggiano-making process was amazing, and the cheese tasting was fabulous. So interesting and informative, and same with the traditional balsamic vinegar production process. The views from the winery were breathtaking, and lunch was delicious (and filling, no surprise). The omnivores in our group really enjoyed the Prosciutto di Parma tasting, too. Michelle did a nice job arranging vegetarian options for me throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in food and traditional food production in Emilia-Romagna.
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Kevin
May 16, 2025
Fantastic Parmigiano Reggiano, Acetaia, and Winery Tour - My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Michelle! She has an immense depth of knowledge about all things Emilia-Romagna and is a great teacher of both tasting and history. Her passion for the regional processes and products is infectious and she does a fantastic job sharing the culture and history of the Emilia-Romagna.
If you are trying to figure out how to spend a half or full day in Emilia-Romagna, I highly recommend booking a tour with Michelle!
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Lisa
May 13, 2025
Most incredible day!! - Tour guides Michele and Cecilia were outstanding, friendly, and super knowledgeable. They took their time to explain everything in great detail. This tour exceeded our expectations in every way. A special thank you to Marco and Alex for their hospitality.
Lisa and Tonino
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R9056inluciag
Apr 9, 2025
Outstanding full day tour filled with fabulous food and history! - Today, my husband and I capped our two week Italy vacation with a full day tour with Michelle. What a way to end our beautiful trip! She was outstanding! She is from Parma and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. We visited a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy where for almost three hours we learned about the entire process! We had absolutely no idea about his complex process. We got to taste
12, 24,30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese, all outstanding. The star for my husband was the incredibly creamy and still warm ricotta. I’m sure we will never have anything quite like it again unless we return. We even got to meet the cows. We then went on to a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar tour followed by tasting of 12, 20 and 25 year old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 and 10 year old balsamic condiments. Words cannot describe these tastes! We then visited an organic winery followed by tasting of different regional wines with an outstanding lunch. We had a sampling of prosciutto and other hams, cheese, fried bread that was to die for, followed by spinach talgialone and dessert. This was billed as a “light lunch”! Wonderful. We ended the day with a Parma Ham Plant visit followed by tasting of Prosciutto di Parma, Culatta and Fiocco di Prosciutto. A truly remarkable experience that we highly recommend! Thank you Michelle! And Guido our driver, too!
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