Cheese Walking and Food Tours in Parma: The 6 Best Days Out

1.Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · from $134Our pick

Spend five hours visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano caseificio and a Parma Ham farmhouse with an English or Italian guide. Watch cheese wheels being made and tested, see ham salted and aged, then taste three aged cheeses, 24-month ham, Malvasia, and local wine. Pickup and return are at Parma’s NH Hotel.

“Pietro was an excellent guide! The cheese tour was our favorite. He is very passionate about sharing knowledge and it made the tour 1000 times better.”

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2.Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $399Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Parma ham producer, and family-run acetaia. You will taste cheese at different ages, cured ham, traditional balsamic vinegar, local wine, tortelli d’erbetta, and regional desserts. Pickup in Parma, lunch, and beverages are included.

“This tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide Lesa was from Parma and her English was perfect. She was so knowledgable and really fun to spend the day with. i would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Italian food at its best!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $354

Spend about six hours with an English-speaking guide visiting a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy and Parma ham producer, with tastings and a three-course regional lunch. Hotel or station pickup, private transport, wine, coffee, and local guides such as Monica, Lisa, and Stefania are included.

“Cheese, Ham, Wine - what could be better. This was a great way to see how all of this amazing food is made, and the tastings were sooooooo good. Giacomo was great, knowledgeable (is an Italian history and Geography teacher in his day job), so brought the region and processes to life.”

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4.Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $141

Start from central Parma and head into the countryside for a guided Parmigiano Reggiano factory visit, followed by a Parma ham producer in Langhirano. You’ll watch production when timing allows, see aging rooms, and taste cheese and prosciutto with regional wine. Guides such as Matteo and Mattia add clear explanations and humor.

“Our guide, Mattia, did a great job! We were loaded with questions and he was very able to answer them, provide background information, and even give insights on why certain processes were done the way they were. We were amazed by the amount of work and the number of hams ‘hanging.’ A very eye opening and informative experience. On very small negative - it would have been nice to see the factory working, but we arrived during their lunch and missed the action. Dang! Nevertheless, it did not take away from a great day! Thank you, Mattia! On very small negative - it would have been nice to see the…”

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5.Parma Food Tour with Sightseeing and Parmesan Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring central Parma, then taste three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, a pastry, cured meats, and Lambrusco or Malvasia. Guide Giada has earned praise for her clear explanations and friendly style, though the exact guide may vary.

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6.Parma Food Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto di Parma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $198

Meet your guide at Parma train station for a small-group food tour to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Salumificio Conti in the Langhirano Valley. You’ll watch production, taste different cheese ages, see Parma hams aging, and hear local stories from guides such as Valentina and Alessandro. Optional additions include lunch in a trattoria or Torrechiara Castle.

“Valentina was an excellent tour guide. We really enjoyed the time and her knowledge of both the Parmesan factory and the prosciutto ham factory!”

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