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15 Cheese Farm Visits in Italy Worth Flying For

22 tours  ·  from $36 a head

The 15 best cheese farm visits in Italy you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The one at the top is there for a reason; start with it.

Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting - A family farm, not a staged food show
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Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting

1.Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Our pick

Meet Francesco and his family at Agriturismo Primaluce, in the hills above Sorrento. Tour the animals, vineyards, olive trees, and lemon grove, then make pizza by hand and watch mozzarella and caciotta being shaped. Tastings, a farm lunch, wine, and limoncello are included. The English-language visit lasts about four hours and suits families, couples, and food lovers.

“Super fun, friendly and knowledgeable family situated on a gorgeous farm overlooking the Sorrento peninsula, would definitely recommend!”

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Sorrento: Farm Tour with Cheese Tasting & Pizza Making Class - The ride from Sorrento and the meeting point
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Sorrento: Farm Tour with Cheese Tasting & Pizza Making Class

2.Farm Tour with Cheese Tasting & Pizza Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews

Primaluce farm sits in the Sorrento hills above the Gulf of Naples. Francesco and his family lead a four-hour visit with farm walks, animal viewing, mozzarella and caciotta making, pizza preparation, and a generous farmhouse lunch. Pickup and drop-off from central Sorrento are included, and English is spoken throughout.

“Wow, what an incredible experience. Francesco and his family are first class hosts, we loved our afternoon in their care, it was informative and great fun and in such a lovely location. I totally respect the values Francesco has, and he runs his farm with sustainability as a high priority but also puts quality over quantity. I can vouch for this by drinking his fabulous wine and eating the most delicious pizza(made with one’s own fair hands) using the farm’s incredible ingredients. Definitely book this tour if you want an afternoon to remember( unless you drink too much wine) and because Francesco and his family deserve all the success from…”

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Parma: Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting - Meeting at NH Parma at 8:30
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Parma: Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting

3.Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Meet at NH Parma at 8:30 for a short van ride to a family-run cheese factory. Guides such as George, Roberto, Danielle, and Loris explain each step from milk vats to aging room, then serve Parmigiano Reggiano with local wine, balsamic vinegar, and other delicacies.

“The tour was amazing! Pietro was an amazing guide & the cheese was so good.”

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From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer - Watching milk become Parmigiano-Reggiano
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From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

4.Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet at NH Parma near the train station at 8:30 am for a short countryside transfer to a working caseificio. Watch milk become Parmigiano-Reggiano, see the salting and aging rooms, and taste two ages with balsamic vinegar and local sparkling wine. Guides such as Sergio, Loris, Daniele, and George are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“This was super fun and I’m so glad I did it. The tour was very educational and I was able to see, up close, how they make their parmigiano.”

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Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma - Starting at Azienda Agricola Bertinelli near Parma
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Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma

5.Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

At Azienda Agricola Bertinelli near Parma, you’ll tour a cheese dairy dating to 1895 with an English or Italian guide such as Lorenzo or Giulia. Book the 7:30 or 8:30 AM start to see production in action, then taste 15, 24, and 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano with wine and Parmigiano cream.

“Amazing!!! We learned so much about the king of cheese - parmesan reggiano! Lorenzo out guide was so good and informative. And the tasting and selection of prosciutto and other market foods were delicious. Would 100% recommend. Highlight of this Italy trip”

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Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer - Leaving Parma from the NH Hotel
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Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

6.Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $91

From Parma’s NH Hotel, a small group travels to a traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy. Guides such as Mattia, George, Loris, and Sergio explain the cheese-making process, from milk vats to salting and aging. You’ll see the Consorzio inspection marks, taste several ages of cheese, and pair it with local sparkling wine.

“We are so glad we did this experience! We learned a lot and met some very nice travelers! Lawrence, our guide was very knowledgeable and outstanding!”

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Pienza: Dairy Farm Tour with Pecorino Cheese Tasting - Arriving at a dairy farm near Pienza
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Pienza: Dairy Farm Tour with Pecorino Cheese Tasting

7.Dairy Farm Tour with Pecorino Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Spend two hours at a dairy farm near Pienza, watching cheesemaking and tasting Pecorino at several ages. Guides such as Julia, Giuseppe, Andrea, and Leanna have led visits in English and Italian. Expect Val d’Orcia views, generous samples, and possible pairings with wine, honey, jams, meats, or olive oil. Transportation is not included.

“Our tour was very informative and fun. The cheese tasting was wonderful. The farm is beautiful looking out over the Tuscan countryside. So beautiful to see!”

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Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting - Watching Parmigiano Reggiano take shape
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Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting

8.Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Leave Parma at 8:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for a small Parmigiano Reggiano dairy. You may see the cows, fresh cheese-making, aging wheels, and brining work before tasting young and aged cheese with local wine. English is offered, and guides such as Sergio add humor and clear detail.

“We missed the train from Bologna and we were not able to meet at the meeting point at 8.30. I messaged the customer support and the tour guide. They quickly replied and suggested me to go to the cheese factory to catch up the tour. We took a taxi to the factory, not very far, around Eur20. Luckily we didn’t miss too much. This tour is amazing, leant a lot about the cheese making process and of course tried some amazing cheese, 22m and 30m with wine. The tour guide took care of us well. In addition, the tour mates are very nice, talkative and very fun.”

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Parmesan and Ham Factory Tour - Comparing young and aged cheese at the tasting
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Parmesan and Ham Factory Tour

9.Parmesan and Ham Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Spend about 8½ hours visiting two small producers near Parma. You’ll watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made and aged, then tour a historic Parma ham factory. Guides such as Mattia and Sergio explain the work clearly, with tastings of several cheeses, hand-cut prosciutto, breadsticks, and local wine. Train tickets from Bologna are available as an option.

“The tour was great. The making of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese was fascinating. We saw hands-on how the cheese is made, labeled and stored for aging. We enjoyed the various aged cheese samples, as well as a glad of wine. The second stop on the tour was at a farm for processing and curing prosciutto. It was also an interesting process. And we enjoyed some prosciutto and wine, following the tour. For my husband and I, the highlight was the cheese tour. So interesting. The”

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Lake Como: Cheese Factory Tour and Tasting in Valsassina - Arriving at Carozzi Formaggi
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Lake Como: Cheese Factory Tour and Tasting in Valsassina

10.Lake Como: Cheese Factory Tour and Tasting in Valsassina

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

At Carozzi Formaggi near Lake Como, an Italian or English guide leads you through 40 minutes of dairy production and maturation. Then the Mastro Casaro presents eight cheeses made from cow, goat, and buffalo milk with compotes, honey, wine, water, and coffee. Guide Martina is praised for her warm, clear service.

“Tour fantastico e abbiamo avuto la fortuna di essere gli unici, quindi è stato ancora più bello. La guida Martina è stata davvero gentile e professionale. Ci è piaciuta anche la degustazione, curata nei piccoli dettagli. Super consigliato.”

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Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience - Inside the working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
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Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience

11.Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $249

Join Claudio for a four-hour farm-to-table tour near Reggio Emilia. Start with cappuccino and erbazzone, visit the cows, production rooms, and aging room, then taste Parmigiano Reggiano aged 12, 24, and 30 months with balsamic vinegar, local meats, ciccioli, and Lambrusco.

“This experience is not to be missed!!!! Claudio was an amazing tour guide and truest made the experience wonderful. Very knowledgeable tour guide.”

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Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Factory Small group Tour From Parma - Meeting at 8:30 am in Parma
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Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Factory Small group Tour From Parma

12.Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Factory Small group Tour From Parma

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet at 8:30 am in Parma for a three-hour, English-language visit to a small Parmigiano-Reggiano factory. You’ll watch the cheese being made, see the casello, brining room, and aging room, then taste cheeses of different ages. Groups are capped at eight, with transport to and from the factory included.

“We can 100% recommend doing this tour. Mattia is super friendly and very knowledgeable about the region and the cheese making process. It helps that his parents run the cheese factory so he‘s basically grown up around the cheese and you can tell he‘s passionate about it. Next time we‘re in the area we‘ll definitely book another tour with him!”

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Visit to the Bufale and Dairy farm with cheese tasting - Watching the cheese being made through glass
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Visit to the Bufale and Dairy farm with cheese tasting

13.Visit to the Bufale and Dairy farm with cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

At La Maremmana, an agronomist leads you through the dairy, buffalo enclosures, and biogas plant before a tasting of cheeses made with milk from the farm. You can watch production through a glass window, see calves in spring and summer, and sample the cheeses with salami and local wine. The 90-minute tour starts at 9 a.m.

“Very interesting and a fun tour for all of the family. The tasting of the food/cheese was delicious!!”

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Dolianova: visit and workshop in a cheese factory - Inside the factory, from milk testing to aging
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Dolianova: visit and workshop in a cheese factory

14.Dolianova: visit and workshop in a cheese factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $84

Visit a long-running cheese company in Dolianova, near Cagliari, for a guided look at milk testing, cheesemaking, salting, aging, and packing. You will also make fresh cheese in a hands-on workshop, receive a souvenir certificate, and taste three or four local cheeses with Sardinian wine.

“Such a unique experience, couldn’t recommend it more! Guide was soo nice and learnt soo much about the process, the tasting was very nice and we even got to make our own cheese!!! Soo fun!”

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Parmesan Wheels near Parma: Tasting & Factory Tour - The 8:45 AM production tour
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Parmesan Wheels near Parma: Tasting & Factory Tour

15.Parmesan Wheels near Parma: Tasting & Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $65

At Caseificio Saliceto near Parma, you’ll see how Parmigiano Reggiano is made, from working milk to freshly cut wheel. Choose the 8:45 AM production tour or the 10:30 AM cheesemakers’ version, with explanations in English or Italian, tastings of three ages of cheese, fresh ricotta, fruit, and grissini. Silvia and Maurizio lead some sessions.

“We werden hartelijk ontvangen en kregen met zijn 2-en een privé tour in het engels van Elena. Ze deed het zorgvuldig, en checkte regelmatig of we het ingewikkelde proces van Parmigiano Reggiano met zijn 5 regels goed hadden begrepen. Natuurlijk nog 2 heerlijke stukken kaas (24 mnd oud) ingeseald mee genomen. Deze tour is echt aan te raden!”

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