Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham Tour
You will appreciate the real Parmigiano cheese production in a very traditional factory. It will be possible to see the when cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production.
At the end of the tour there will be a degustation of different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses.
For Parma ham Prosciutto factory visit we will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. You will move into the “environmental temperature stage”, by visiting the seasoning rooms, here characterized by the typical scents of the ham. During this stage it will be explained the method of “spillatura”, the process in which only the finest ham pasts the test, those selected by the Inspector of the Consortium will then be branded with the infamous ‘Crown of Parma’.
At the end of the food tour there will be a degustation of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.
Stop At: Parma, Province of Parma, Italy
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese factory
The tour commences with a brief history of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. You will then proceed inside the factory where you will be able to see the production of the cheese taking place however, if you wish to see the start of the process the tour must commence before 9.00am as this is the time the cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production.
At the end of the tour there will be a degustationof different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses. There is also the opportunity to buy local products from the on-sight shop.
Pass By: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Meeting point in the city of Parma
Stop At: Langhirano, Langhirano, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
People will visit the factory and taste the ham
Duration: 2 hours
Sample Menu • Parmigiano Reggiano - Parmigiano Reggiano cheese of 12 - 24 - 36 months of aging with balsamic vinegar and Fortana red local wine
• Parma Ham - Parma Ham 24 months aging with local bread and Lambrusco wine
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Animals are not admitted"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:30 AM
Duración: 5 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Please choose the closest point for Your Pickup at the moment of reservation, we
do not pick up in other locations.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.