Experience

From Bologna: Parma, Parmesan and Ham Tour by Train 1st Class

Bologna· Food capital · porticoesEnglish, Italian2 options

Live an experience in the Food Valley with a tour dedicated to the excellence of Parma, among the cradle of Made in Italy campaigns. You can choose between leaving Bologna by first class train with private driver from the AV station, or prefer the smart formula departing directly from Parma. The first stop is at a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory: between golden shapes and intense aromas, you will discover the secrets of an ancient craftsmanship and participate in a guided tasting of different maturations of the king of cheeses. Continue with a visit to a historic ham factory, nestled in the hills where the famous Parma Ham DOP is born. Here you will learn the secrets of salting and seasoning, concluding with a rich taste of the fine cured meat. Afterwards, you will return to the station for the return journey to Bologna or be taken back to the departure point in Parma. A comfortable and authentic food tour, perfect to discover Parma through its truest flavors.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Guided tour and tasting at a Parma ham producer
Guided tour and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer
In-vehicle air conditioning
Shared transfer by private vehicle
Pick up at Reggio Emilia AV station (if you select the option by train from Bologna)

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 2

2 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Departure from Bologna
Duration: 8 hours From Bologna: Includes: high-speed round-trip train from Bologna to Reggio Emilia, guided tour of cheese factory and ham factory Starting point: Stazione di Bologna Centrale, 40121 Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Departure from Parma
Duration: 6 hours Departure from Parma: NOT included : return train tickets from Bologna Starting point: Hotel NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

Where you'll be

from€168.00/person
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