Parma Hillside Private Food Tour and Tasting

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Don’t just visit the Parma hillside, taste it! Emilia is truly stunning! We will explore picture-postcard villages, vine-planted hillsides, rolling countryside. Parma hillside food trail is a mouthwatering showcase of artisan producers and foodies throughout the Parma hillside. We are passionate about food heritage, its artisan-producers' stories and the skill and innovation of its chefs. History, art, legend and folklore form the perfect blend of adventure in the Parma hillside. We will visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production process and taste different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano. We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma visiting all the rooms used during the production process and tasting it. We will end with a stroll through the gorgeous mediaeval hamlet of Torrechiara and a visit to the castle, still perfectly preserved in the imposing architecture.

What’s included?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee

  • Prosciutto di Parma Plant admission fee

  • Tasting of 12 months, 24 months and 36 months old Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco

  • Castle of Torrechiara ticket

  • A glass of exquisite DOC Parma hills wine

  • Bottled water

  • Professional local guide

  • Option 1 includes Transportation

  • Entry/Admission - Castello di Torrechiara

  • Option 2 does not include Transportation

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Upon booking, each participant shall have to send first name, last name and mobile phone number. The data will be kept for 14 days as required by the Local Authorities. Each participant shall receive a Self-statement and our COVID-19 Privacy Policy to be signed before the start.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

ARTEMILIA Guided Tours

About operator:

We offer guided tours in Emilia Romagna in several languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. We can put at your disposal our best experts - who have been working on our territory for many years - in art history, music, languages, nature and sustainable tourism as well as food and wine tourism. Our services can be tailored to individuals, students, organized groups, senior groups and more. The founding members and collaborators of Artemilia possess a consolidated experience in various sectors and disciplinary fields, above all in the field of language teaching and history, museum education, historical and artistic research and the management of exhibition events, in addition to guide and tourist accompaniment.

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