Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour from Parma or Bologna
Highlights
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Half-Day Tour (5 Hours): Choose the half-day tour and get picked-up at your hotel or another designated meeting point in the center of Parma to commence this fun food-themed tour of the region. If you're driving your own car, pick up your guide in Parma and begin the tour of northern Italian deliciousness in Emilia Romagna. The first stop is at a diary to sample some of the famed Parmesan (or Parmigiano) cheese. Often referred to as the 'King of Cheese,' Parmesan is aged for 12, 18 or 24 months and has a slightly different taste for each age. Learn about the process of making this amazing cheese and, of course, try some yourself. Next up: stop by a producer of prosciutto. In Parma, this cured ham is famed the world over. Learn about the process of curing prosciutto and sample some of the melt-on-your palate pork. After, visit the medieval town of Torrechiara for a photo op in front of the imposing 15th-century castle. Move on to lunch in a wine cellar in Parma where you'll get the chance to munch on cured meats, locally made cheeses and homemade cakes. Wash it all down with a glass of Malvasia or Lambrusco, a lovely sparkling red wine from the region. When you're done, head back to Parma or Bologna where the tour ends by being dropped off at your hotel or your own designated drop off point. Full-Day Tour (7 Hours): Follow the tour above as part of your morning itinerary. Then, post lunch, go try some authentic balsamic vinegar in Modena and Reggio Emilia, handcrafted by masters whose techniques go back to the Middle Ages. Learn how balsamic is made and taste some of it, as the guide instructs on what makes excellent balsamic vinegar. In the afternoon, return to Parma or Bologna (depending on option selected), where your tour concludes. Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
From tempting pasta to rich, nutty Parmesan, taste the Emilia Romagna region’s finest gourmet products on a private half- or full-day food tour from Parma or Bologna. Choose to drive yourself and your guide, or to have a driver chauffer you, then embark on a tour that’s packed to the brim with gastronomic delights. Visit a cheese dairy and a Parma ham producer, and indulge in a delicious lunch at a wine cellar. On the full-day tour, you'll also savor the unique flavor of authentic aged balsamic vinegar.
What’s included?
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Hotel pickup and drop-off (if car and driver option selected) -
Expert guide -
Professional driver (if car and driver option selected) -
Transport by air-conditioned driver (if car and driver option selected) -
Cheese tasting -
Lunch with wine -
Balsamic vinegar tasting (if full-day option selected) -
Food and drinks, unless specified
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Gratuities
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Entry/Admission - Castello di Torrechiara
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 7h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Covid Policy
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts.
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Discover the real Italian flavors of the Italian Food Valley! Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, Culatello di Zibello, Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena and many more... All our tours are personalized and made exclusively by authorized professional guides who know deeply the territory. All the locations we offer are the best and selected after years of tests.. Our goal is to offer the highest possible quality of service, sometimes is better to spend a little more in order to have a lot more.. Food Valley Travel: travel with taste with us since 2004!..
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