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Parma: Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour & Tasting

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 9,006 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • See and learn about the production of Parmesan cheese
  • Visit the picturesque hills where Prosciutto is made
  • Savor delicious tastings of Parmesan and Prosciutto
  • Finish off your tour with a glass of Wine
  • Enjoy round-trip transport from your accommodation in Parma

Activity location

    • Parma
    • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43121 Parma PR, Italy | The pick up will be at: NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy At Parma Train Station: Follow to north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH HOTEL on the right. Our Van wait at the parking area in front of the hotel . After max 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination. >>>Image of pickup Point NH : http://rb.gy/b0zcvl >>>Directions to NH Hotel: http://rb.gy/hw1sd
    • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Parma: Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour 08:30 AM

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 9,005.89 x 1 AdultP 9,005.89
Total
Price is P 9,005.89
Until Wed, May 13

Parma: Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour 10:00 AM

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
P 9,005.89 x 1 AdultP 9,005.89
Total
Price is P 9,005.89
Until Wed, May 13

REGGIO EMILIA AV: Parmigiano and Parma Ham Tour 09:30 AM

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Unlike the other two schedules, this tour departs from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, the High-Speed station outside the city served only by Frecciarossa and Italo. Do not confuse it with Reggio Emilia Central station in the city center.

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 11,167.31 x 1 AdultP 11,167.31
Total
Price is P 11,167.31
Until Wed, May 13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Food and drinks in the vehicle, Luggage or large bags, Open-toed shoes, Pets, Sandals or flip flops, Slippers
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Learn the secrets of some Italian specialties on a tour of Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto factories. Enjoy a hassle-free visit with pickup and drop-off from convinient pickup points in Parma.
The tour begins at the scheduled time. Watch the masters at work as you hear an overview of Parmigiano Reggiano's history from your local guide.
Next, visit the seasoning/storage rooms where the cheese is brought for its last stage of production. At the end of the tour, try some different aged Parmigiano Reggiano and browse the on-site shop where you can purchase local products.

After, head to the to Prosciutto di Parma Ham producers. The tour begins with a brief history of the production, followed by a visit to the “cold stage,” where fresh meats are processed.

Learn how the best meat is chosen and see the salting machinery and refrigeration/resting cells. Take a look in the seasoning chambers and savor the traditional ham aromas in the air. Learn about the “spillatura” and how only the best hams pass the test and are branded as the famed “Crown of Parma.”
Finally, enjoy a degustation of Parma ham accompanied by a glass of local wine. After the tasting, your guide will bring you to your hotel or pickup point.

Location

Activity location

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    • Parma
    • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43121 Parma PR, Italy | The pick up will be at: NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy At Parma Train Station: Follow to north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH HOTEL on the right. Our Van wait at the parking area in front of the hotel . After max 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination. >>>Image of pickup Point NH : http://rb.gy/b0zcvl >>>Directions to NH Hotel: http://rb.gy/hw1sd
    • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Via Città del Tricolore, 42122 Reggio nell'Emilia RE, Italia | The pick up will be at: REGGIO EMILIA AV MEDIOPADANA, Via Città del Tricolore, 4211 Reggio nell'Emilia RE. Thanks to the strategic location of the Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station, this tour is extremely convenient for those arriving from Milan or Florence: in less than an hour by train you can set off to discover the authentic flavors of Emilia, between Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Please note: the Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station is not the central train station of Reggio Emilia. It is the High-Speed station, located outside the city, served exclusively by Frecciarossa and Italo trains. If you are arriving from Bologna, we recommend booking the tour with departure time from Parma (8:30 and 10:00 AM) which is easier to reach. Our Van wait at the parking area in front of the main entrance. After max 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination. The tour will continue in the province of Parma.
    • Reggio nell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy