Parma Cheese & Ham Tour with Bologna Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking on flat surfaces.
Overview
Discover the heart of Italy’s Food Valley with Bologna Tour’s Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tour. Witness traditional production methods and savor exceptional tastings paired with local wines in a five-hour cultural immersion.
From Parma: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tour
5h | Discover all the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham
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About This Adventure
Embark on a delightful 5-hour journey through Italy's Food Valley, exploring the art of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Enjoy guided tours of a dairy and prosciuttificio, witnessing production firsthand, followed by tastings of these exquisite specialties paired with local wine. A true culinary adventure awaits!
Discover Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham with a guided visit of a dairy producer and a prosciuttificio, where you will enjoy a tasting of the two specialties with some local wine.
Duration
5 hours
Description
A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley to discover two world-class products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham.
We will meet at 8.30 in Parma and head towards a dairy producer to see live the different production phases of Parmigiano Reggiano and enjoy a little tasting of two different ageings at the end, accompanied with some local wine.
Afterwards, we will go towards the hills and visit a prosciuttificio to learn about the production and characteristics of the Parma Ham. At the end of the visit, we will taste some Parma Ham with a glass of wine before returning to Parma.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off from NH hotel (outside Parma train station) or centrally located hotels
- Guided visit and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer
- Guided visit and tasting at a prosciuttificio
Not included Tips
Adventure Tips
Book in advance
Factory tours have limited capacity—reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Wear comfortable shoes
You’ll spend time walking through production sites and cellars on various floor surfaces.
Bring a light jacket
Cheese aging rooms can be cool and humid even in warmer months.
Photography is limited
Check the tour’s policy on photos inside production areas to respect privacy and hygiene rules.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Swallows that fly over the dairy pastures
- European hare visible in rural fields
History
Parmigiano Reggiano has been produced in this region since the Middle Ages, and Parma Ham’s curing traditions date back to Roman times.
Conservation
The region emphasizes sustainable farming practices supporting local biodiversity and protecting artisanal food heritage.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for walking safely inside factory floors and through aging cellars.
Light jacket or sweater
Keeps you warm in cool aging rooms and variable outdoor weather.
all specific
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the tour, especially in warmer months.
summer|spring|fall specific
Small backpack or daypack
Handy for carrying personal items and any purchases made during the tour.