Reggio Emilia: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tour & Tasting

Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Experience a total immersion in the Food Valley with a 90-minute guided tour to discover Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Inside an authentic artisanal dairy, you will witness the live production among iconic copper vats, watching master cheesemakers extract the cheese mass. The journey continues through the shaping and brine rooms, leading to the spectacular "Cathedral of Cheese"—a massive aging warehouse with thousands of wheels where you will discover the art of quality control using the traditional percussion hammer.

Customize your experience:
- Option 1 (Vertical Tasting): A technical journey featuring a tasting of three aging stages (12, 24, and over 30 months) to distinguish the unique aromas and textures of the "King of Cheeses."
- Option 2 (Emilian Light Lunch): A complete gourmet experience with a rich platter of local cold cuts (Prosciutto di Parma, Fiocco di Culatello), local cheeses, and a glass of regional wine (Lambrusco or Spergola).

Options

Light Lunch in English
Parmigiano tasting in Italian
Light Lunch in Italian
Parmigiano tasting in English

What's included

  • According to the option booked
  • Water and wine (According to the option booked)
  • Food tasting
  • Cheese factory tour
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Extra

What to expect

Discover the secrets of the "King of Cheeses" with a 90-minute guided tour of an artisanal Emilian dairy. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will experience a total immersion in tradition: from the Cooking Room, where you will witness the birth of the cheese wheels in iconic copper vats, to the Brine Room, and finally the evocative "Cathedral of Cheese." Inside this aging warehouse, amidst thousands of wheels, you will discover how time and the traditional "hammer test" certify PDO excellence.

Choose your experience:

Option 1: Tour & Vertical Tasting. A guided sensory analysis of three aging stages (12, 24, and over 30 months) to distinguish unique aromas and textures, accompanied by artisanal pairings.

Option 2: Tour & Emilian Light Lunch. A complete gastronomic experience including a rich platter of local cold cuts (Prosciutto di Parma, Fiocco di Culatello), cheeses from the dairy, and gourmet pairings—all accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco or Spergola wine.

A unique opportunity to meet master cheesemakers and taste authentic, "zero-mile" Made in Italy excellence.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests are kindly requested to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

End point

Guests are kindly requested to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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