Experience Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tasting Tour in Parma

US$ 127 per person

5.00 (3)

Starting time

9AM

Duration

2 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, Italian

About

Visiting a "caseificio" (traditional cheese factory) is like going back in time. The "King of the cheeses" actually has very old origins and today, like nine centuries ago, Parmigiano Reggiano is still made following the same traditions and genuine methods. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is protected by the European Union and can only be produced in a restricted area, the so-called "zona tipica", which includes the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and a part of Bologna and Mantova.

You will see the cheese-makers starting to pull out the product from the milk vats. You will watch behind the scenes the master cooking, separating the rich whey, and lifting this magnificent product, witnessing the particular methodology used.

The shaping and salting rooms are equally enthralling, and they are your next stop. Moving on from the salting vaults you enter the aging room: thestagionatura, the most famous and photographed space of the "caseificio". Here, among thousands of Parmesan wheels whose aroma ignites the senses, you will learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio such as hammering the cheeses before the ritual of fire branding.
Finally, of course, you will taste this wonder with a dash of honey and some local wine. A truly special start to your day.

Schedule

9.00 am: NH Hotel next to the train staion
9.30 am: Parmigiano Reggiano factory visit
10.20 am: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting and wine tasting
11.00 am: End of acttivities

Included Highlights

Discover the ancestral roots of King of the Cheeses

Exceptional Parmesan Cheese with local wine

Experience the aromatic delight

Skilled hands of the cheese-makers

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 3 reviews

"Interesting tour on how special making Parmesan cheese is!"

The tour was interesting and the staff explained the process of making Parmesan cheese. They only make the cheese in the morning with warm milk. We took vans to the farm. Leave extra time to park and find the pick up location. It was a short lovely drive in the countryside. We passed fields of sunflowers. After the tour we had as much cheese to taste as we wanted along with a glass of wine.

"Our 2 hr visit to cheese making in Parma was a really wonderful experience."

We did a cheese making tour in Parma today. Alice our tour guide was very friendly & informative, we enjoyed the experience & cheese tasting. Thanks to Riccardo we managed to get a late booking, very much appreciated, as we leave Parma tomorrow, with great memories.

"A great way to learn about the production and taste of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese."

We were personally picked up at home half an hour before the start by our very friendly tour guide. In a small group, she explained all the processes and gave us a lot of additional information and answered all questions very competently. The parmesan tasting was very generous and extremely tasty. I can only recommend the tour!

Meeting Point

NH hotel which is next to the Train station

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

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