Experience

Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting

5.00(17)Bologna· Food capital · porticoesEnglish, Italian2 options

Looking for an authentic experience, far from the major tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover Emilia Romagna and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the professionalism of a local and experienced private guide dedicated to you and your friends or family. You will follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese wheels in the foodies heaven, the astounding Parmigiano Reggiano warehouse. You will closely 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 kettle. The visit will end with a delightful 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.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Professional local guide
2 Glasses of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine
Bottled water
Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
Lunch: Traditional cured meat products such as Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Pancetta and Salame
Option 1 includes Transportation
Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
A choice of Traditional Cakes
Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
Tea and coffee

Meeting point & pickup

Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.

Cancellation

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

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Price including transportation
Price including transportation: Price including a private vehicle (car/minivan) with Professional Driver Pickup included
Self-Drive Price
You must provide your own transport and follow the guide in a separate car

Where you'll be

from€235/person
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Where this sits in Bologna

Bologna is about 8 min by road from Bologna Marconi Airport. The food capital, and it does not have to try. Porticoes for miles, a real university city rather than a museum piece, and Modena and Parma close enough for a day out.

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