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Parma Food Valley Gourmet Private Tour Easy
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On this private, half-day tour, discover why the Emilia-Romagna region is world-famous amongst food lovers. Follow your guide to a dairy where Parmigiano Reggiano is produced, learn how the “king of cheese” is made, and enjoy samples. You also do plenty of tasting when you visit a Prosciutto di Parma producer. In between, pause for a photo opportunity foothills of the medieval village of Torrechiara, famed for its enormous castle.
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* A traveler said: "Our guide Georgia was so knowledgeable and accommodating. We loved it. We learned so much and enjoyed all the food!"
Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham Tour
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You will appreciate the real Parmigiano cheese production in a very traditional factory. It will be possible to see the when cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production.
At the end of the tour there will be a degustation of different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses.
For Parma ham Prosciutto factory visit we will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. You will move into the “environmental temperature stage”, by visiting the seasoning rooms, here characterized by the typical scents of the ham. During this stage it will be explained the method of “spillatura”, the process in which only the finest ham pasts the test, those selected by the Inspector of the Consortium will then be branded with the infamous ‘Crown of Parma’.
At the end of the food tour there will be a degustation of Parma ham and a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling, white local wine.
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* A traveler said: "100% recommend. We had a blast. The cheese wine and ham are all delicious. A little bit of a ride, but fully worth it."
Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour from Parma or Bologna
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Italy is known for its food but the region of Emilia Romagna might be the best swath of Italy for culinary delights. And this private half- or full-day food tour packs in all that is delicious in the region. Opt to drive yourself or to have a driver take you, and then commence this fulfilling journey of edible treats in one of Italy's most gastronomic regions. Visit a prosciutto producer and a maker of Parmigiano in Parma, for example. Expect to eat like a real 'buona forchetta," the Italian word for a good eater. On the full-day tour, learn about balsamic vinegar.
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* A traveler said: "You must experience Bologna tastings with Gioia! The city highlights, the sampling of local foods, and our most charming host made it a memorable day. Highly recommended!"
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Driving and wine tasting don’t mix. Let your private chauffeur be your designated driver on this indulgent tour, available in the morning or afternoon depending on your schedule. Traveling direct from your door through the vineyards of Emilia-Romagna, explore an authentic local winery. Then savor three signature wines, perhaps malvasia, Lambrusco, and trebbiano, alongside local nibbles on a terrace with sweeping country views.
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* A traveler said: "Really beautiful vineyard with a kind and knowledgeable owner! The tour was handled with organization and care. I wine was amazing too of course. Highly recommend on all counts!"
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tasting Tour
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Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with local wine and honey.
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* A traveler said: "Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and sweet! Very cool thst his family runs the business!! Also the cheese process was cool to learn."
Parmigiano-Reggiano Balsamic Vinegar Prosciutto di Parma Small Group Experience
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Italian cuisine is loved across the world for its focus on fresh ingredients and big flavors. On this tour, visit traditional cheese, meat, and balsamic vinegar producers across Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Reggio-Emilia, and learn of the passion and pride than goes in to Italian food. With lunch and round-trip travel from central Parma included, savor the diverse flavors of Italy.
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Tasting and Biking Parma
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Take an easy bike tour from Parma city to a cheese factory to see how the city’s eponymous delicacy is made. Sample three agings of parmesan cheese (12 24, and 36 months), comparing how the flavors develop. Then bike back into town via low-traffic back roads, where you’ll enjoy a lunch of cured meats and wine at a local osteria.
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* A traveler said: "We had a fantastic day cruising around on bikes with Davide and learning about the Parmigiano-making process. He is very knowledgeable and personable, and we had lots of fun chatting while we pedaled. The tour finished with an intimate tasting of meats and cheeses with chilled red Lambrusco. Perfecto!"
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It’s not every day that you can see a rare Stradivarius violin. With a ticket to Cremona’s Violin Museum, you can admire a number of these instruments crafted by Antonio Stradivari in the 17th century along with other historic instruments. Learn about the history and production of violins, as well as the techniques used by Cremona’s most famous master luthier to create his legendary instruments, with an audio guide.
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* A traveler said: "Very interesting, great museum. Excellent and interactive displays. It's worth visiting Cremona, which is an awesome city."
Parma Full Food Immersion with Tastings and Lunch
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Discover the food of Parma during a day-long private tour of the city's culinary highlights. The experience includes a visit to a Parmigiano-Reggiano factory, a Parma ham production house, and a balsamic vinegar "acetaia" as well as a traditional local restaurant for lunch and wine. When you book, you can opt to have included transport or use your own vehicle to save a few euros.
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* A traveler said: "This tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide Lesa was from Parma and her English was perfect. She was so knowledgable and really fun to spend the day with. i would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Italian food at its best!!"
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Discover Parma’s culinary scene on a half-day food tour that includes lunch and wine. Visit a local Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese maker and a Parma ham producer, where you’ll learn about the city’s two most famous exports. End at a restaurant for a 3-course meal that features typical dishes like pasta, salami, and dessert, plus coffee and regional wine like Lambrusco and Malvasia. This tour operates in two ways: either your own car with a guide or with a tour driver and vehicle.
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* A traveler said: "Was a great day to learn about parmigiano regiano and prosciutto di parma and visit the different production facilities around Parma. Our guide was Lisa, a foodie, great energy, very knowledgabe of the production processes and made the day pass by seemlessly. Thanks again Lisa for a great day !!"
2-hour Parma Ham Farm Tour and Tasting Tour
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Parma is famous for its Parma Ham and this 2-hour small-group tour will take you behind the scenes at a traditional pig farm. Explore the organic farm and factory; learn the secrets of cooling, salting, and resting the gourmet ham; then sample some delicious cold cuts, accompanied by fine regional wines.
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* A traveler said: "Walking through 100s of curing hams was intense. Viewing the entire valley marking the DOP was impressive. Tasting the product-delicious!"
Parma food tour
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Taste local specialties and delve into Parma’s renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food crawl. Make five gourmet stops for sweet and savory samples, including cured meats, local pastas, and freshly made desserts, paired with wines and espresso. You’ll also taste Prosciutto di Parma, resulting in a full lunch.
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Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour from Milan
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Feast your senses on the rich flavors and enticing aromas of gourmet Italian products during a private half- or full-day tour of the Emilia Romagna region from Milan. Opt to drive yourself or be transported by a private chauffeur, and then delve into the region’s rich culinary traditions with an expert gastronome guide. Discover the secrets behind artisan production methods and visit a Parma ham producer and cheese dairy to savor delicious samples. Feast upon a traditional Italian lunch in an ambient wine cellar and receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour.
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* A traveler said: "This tour was wonderful...so interesting.|Our tour guide, Amalda, was amazing. She is a lovely girl, so knowledgable about the areas visited. |We learned so much. Highly recommended."
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Culatello di Zibello Small Group Experience
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The Emilia-Romagna region is renowned as one of Italy’s top culinary destinations, and on this small-group tour from Parma, you’ll get to discover some of its most delectable highlights. Set off in the morning via air-conditioned minivan; over the course of the tour, you’ll learn how Parmigiano Reggiano is made, will visit a working farm, will learn about the coveted Culatello di Zibello ham, and will drop by an organic winery. The outing includes generous tastes at every stop.
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* A traveler said: "Cheese tour was very interesting and informative and a great tasing at the end. Culatello was equally interesting, but not as detailed, light fare was very good! Could have done without being dropped off at high end shopping mall - does not go with the rest of the tour very well. Would recommend removing this from the tour."
Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar Private Tour and Tasting
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Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region produces some of its most famous gastronomic exports, including delicious meats, cheeses, and condiments. With this tour, discover two of Parma’s specialties—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar—during a private tasting. Visit a traditional dairy and a local vinegar producer, learn all about the age-old production methods, and taste a selection of aged cheeses and vinegar.
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Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume
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Parma the City of Perfume is an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the city and discover, through an olfactory journey, the tradition of perfume and the protagonists of its supply chain in Parma from 1816 to 2020.
The greenhouses of the Ducal Park introduce us to the discovery of the famous Violetta di Parma. Numerous traces of Maria Luigia of Austria’s predilection for the violet can be found inside the Glauco Lombardi Museum. The visit to Violetta di Parma 1930 shop allows us to retrace the life of Ludovico Borsari and the birth of the perfume that later became a symbol of the city and the Duchess. We will visit an Acqua di Parma Flagship Store to get to know the brand from its origins to new variations and discover the history of the companies of the Parma perfume supply chain, which arose many years ago in small laboratories, to grow to the point to have become some of the major references worldwide for perfumery packaging, bottles, caps and labels.
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Parma Hillside Private Food Tour and Tasting
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The verdant hills and vineyards around Parma produce some of the most famous foods of the Emilia Romagna region. On this private tour, sample traditional delicacies including Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Culatta. Visit a local dairy and Prosciutto plant to learn how these specialities are made, enjoy a glass of DOC Parma Hills wine, and admire the views from Torrechiara Castle (Castello di Torrechiara).
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* A traveler said: "The tour and tasting with Laura was absolutely incredible! She was extremely knowledgeable about everything at all three sites, and she appreciated everything we saw right there with us--from the beauty of the "dance' of making the Parmigiana Reggiano, through the love story of Bianca Pellegrino. It definitely felt, all throughout the tour, that we were going off the beaten path for the most authentic experience possible. I cannot recommend this tour with Laura highly enough."
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Factory Small group Tour From Parma
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Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Parma’s most famous gourmet specialties, but most enthusiasts don’t know how this prestigious cheese is produced. With this tour, enjoy an inside look at parmigiano from fresh milk to aged wheel. Learn about the history and stages of production from your guide, and cap off your visit by tasting three different aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses paired with local red wine and other area delicacies.
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* A traveler said: "We can 100% recommend doing this tour. Mattia is super friendly and very knowledgeable about the region and the cheese making process. It helps that his parents run the cheese factory so he‘s basically grown up around the cheese and you can tell he‘s passionate about it. Next time we‘re in the area we‘ll definitely book another tour with him!"
Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside
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Two architectural wonders lie in the middle of Parma countryside, a few kilometers distant from each other.
The first is Rocca Sanvitale, a fortress standing in the middle of the village of Fontanellato, gradually become a pleasure residence for the ancient family who has owned it for more than six centuries.
The latter is the largest labyrinth in the world, dreamed and constructed by Franco Maria Ricci, a publisher and philanthropist whose astonishing art collection is kept in a gallery, at ht heart of the labyrinth itself.
A whole day, to find your own path through beauty.
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Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Tour
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Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are two of Italy’s most beloved delicacies, and both are produced in the Parma countryside. Delve into the world of elite Italian cheese and ham with this tour that includes a stop at a local cheesemaker for a tour and tasting. Then continue on to a nearby ham producer to see how prosciutto is salted and cured before sampling precious slices yourself.
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* A traveler said: "Excellent! Well organize & reliable. Our tour guide Matias was awesome, very knowledgeable in both process, professional & the sampling delicious! Thank you Matias it was a beautiful experience!!!"
"A day as a local of Parma" Private Experience
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Explore Parma’s unique and delicious cuisine and culture on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore local spots and hidden gems as you sample and learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, culatello di Zibello, Aceto balsamico tradizionale. Visit some of the city’s landmarks including the Cathedral, Pilotta Palace, and the San Giovanni Church as you walk around the city.
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* A traveler said: "We enjoyed our private tour in Parma, beautiful city with outstanding traditions. Our Italian guide was very informative and took us to very special places. Food was great and inspiring, We'll definitely come back to Parma."
Vineyards and Delicacies of Parma's Surrounding Hills
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Enjoy a private food tour in Parma with a personal guide. Explore the pastoral landscape of the region while learning about Parma's cuisine. Taste culinary specialties at a prosciutto ham producer or parmesan cheese maker, accompanied by local wine.
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* A traveler said: "Amazing tour! Great food and great tour guides! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable! Thank you!"
Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham and Torrechiara Castle tour from Parma
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Combine culture and cuisine with this tour that stops at both a Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano producer for a tour and tasting, as well as the 15th-century Torrechiara Castle. Learn how two of Parma’s gourmet specialties are produced and enjoy tastings of both paired with local wine. End your day with a stop at the medieval Castello di Torrechiara, with free time to explore on your own.
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Parma Classic Walking Tour
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The visit includes the exterior of the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo della Pilotta, Teatro Farnese (visitable only during the afternoon visit), Piazza Ghiaia, Ponte Romano, exterior of the oratory of San Quirino, exterior of the University Palace, exterior of the Music Conservatory "Arrigo Boito", outside the Palazzo delle Orsoline and the Church of San Rocco, Piazza Garibaldi, entrance inside the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata, outside the Teatro Regio, exterior of the Palazzo di Riserva, Piazza Duomo, entrance to the Cathedral and outside of the Baptistery.
The meeting is in front of the entrance to the Ducal Park (Via Farnese - Strada delle Fonderie, intersection with Ponte Verdi).
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