Looking for an authentic experience, far from the great tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover the Emilia Romagna Region and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the experience and professionalism of a local and experienced guide. You will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows, the milk collection and preservation, to the forming of the curd in the typical copper cauldrons. You will be able to watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the cauldron. The visit will end with a pleasant tasting of different ageings of cheese. We will transfer to the hills of Parma to visit one of the plants where the inimitable Prosciutto is produced. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies and wine from the Parma Hills region.
Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting
- Professional local guide
- Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
- Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
- Tasting of 12, 24 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Lunch: Traditional cured meat products such as Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Pancetta and Salame
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
- A choice of Traditional Cakes
- 2 Glasses of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Option 1 includes Transportation
- Option 2 does not include Transportation
- Entry/Admission - Castello di Torrechiara
- Duration: 6h 30m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
Your health is our top priority and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
Social Distancing - Guests will keep at all time the minimum safety distance in accordance with the instructions given in each place visited. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
Guides and suppliers receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What is the Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting cancellation policy?
Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting?
Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting price starts from $157.57.
What time does Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting start?
Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting will start at 8:30 AM.
Which attractions will I visit with Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting?
During this experience, places you will visit include:
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.
- Duration: 6.5 hours
