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Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch

43 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 43 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Parma, Italy
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6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

A journey to discover Parma and its traditions to get to know the culinary traditions for which this area is famous during this 6-hour food tour. Visit a cheese factory. Learn about the famous Parma ham. End the tour in a typical restaurant, where you will enjoy all the products of the territory and taste local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from your accommodation in Parma or preferred pick-up point in Parma)
  • Transport by private vehicle when applicable
  • Food tasting and 3-course lunch
  • Food and drinks, other than specified
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Parma
Province of Parma, Italy

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Stazione ferroviaria di Parma

Meet your English-speaking guide in Parma at 09:00 am. We offer pick-up from your hotel in Parma or Parma train station. If you'll arrive with your own car we'll suggest the most convenient place to meet your guide.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma

Proceed to discover another culinary specialty of this area: Parma ham. In the ham-producing house, you will see every phase of the curing of the meat and taste the final result, yielded by meticulous aging.Your tour ends in a typical local restaurant where you can enjoy all the specialties of the Parma region matched with excellent local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia. Taste different types of salami, as well as the tortelli d'erbetta, a round pasta stuffed with ricotta and herbs, a traditional dish of Parma. As for dessert, you will discover the famous Sbrisolona and other dry pies. Lunch also includes water, wine and coffee.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Via J. F.Kennedy, 18

Get picked up at your hotel in Parma to begin your delicious tour of the area.Head first for a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano-Reggiano. Learn how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additive, can be aged for years to improve its quality. Learn to recognize the various ageing stages thanks to the tasting led by an expert guide.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from your accommodation in Parma or preferred pick-up point in Parma)
  • Transport by private vehicle when applicable
  • Food tasting and 3-course lunch
  • Beverages and wine tasting
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks, other than specified

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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