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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

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Parma, Italy
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4 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Hop on a TastyBus and discover the finest Parma products in one day! Visit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories with tastings to learn their ancient story and savour exceptional quality. Keep discovering local delicacies and stop for a lunch at small trattoria and traditional balsamic vinegar factory with delicious guided tasting.

What's Included

  • Parma ham tasting
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Eventual purchase of products at the production factories
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Paolo Toschi
2, 43121 Parma PR, Italy

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Caffetteria Toschi

Meet your English-speaking guide at the tourist bus stop in viale Toschi, 2, at 09:15 am and start your tour at 9:30 am.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via J. F.Kennedy, 18

First, stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO production factory. Discover how milk is processed and transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Find out why this extraordinary cheese can be preserved for years and why its quality improves over time without any chemical additives. Learn how to distinguish between cheese of different ageing thanks to a guided tasting.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma

Continue to the Parma Ham PDO production factory. See the production phases of this renowned kind of cold cut. Start from the meat processing and lose yourself in a journey of flavours until the tasting of the final product. If you've chosen the half-day option (Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham) end your tour with a tasting of Parma ham and savour its sweetness and unique flavour and return to viale Toschi at 2:00 pm.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Osteria La Maestà

If you have chosen the full-day tour (Best Parma products in a day), keep discovering local delicacies and continue your journey with a light lunch in typical trattoria where you will try some of the most famous local dishes accompanied with a glass of wine.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP

After lunch, enter an ancient acetaia and discover why every drop of balsamic vinegar is a true gem. Taste its exceptional quality, aroma and fragrance on a delicious guided tasting. Return to Viale Toschi at approx. 5:00 PM.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-16427P11

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Parma ham tasting
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
  • Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
  • Professional guide
  • Eventual purchase of products at the production factories

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car
  • While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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