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The 15 Best Parmigiano and Balsamic Tours

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The dairies around Parma and Modena start at dawn and are finished by mid-morning, which sets the shape of the whole day. These 15 sort the ones that add a ham cellar, a vinegar loft or a lunch, with prices and pickup points.

Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham - Inside a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
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Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

1.Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Spend four to five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sergio, Loris, or Daniela, visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Prosciutto di Parma producer. See cheese made from milk vats to aging rooms, watch ham mature in Langhirano, and taste several ages of cheese, 24-month ham, balsamic vinegar, bread, and local wines.

“This tour was absolutely awesome. From the tour guide, to both the cheese and prosciutto factories and their families opening up to show you everything it was absolutely awesome. Or as our tour group joke, it was “heaven”. Would 100% recommend”

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Parma: Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour & Tasting - The Cheese Dairy: From Milk to Aging Wheels
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Parma: Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour & Tasting

2.Parmigiano Production and Parma Ham Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 554 reviews · from $126

Spend four hours visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Prosciutto di Parma producer near Parma. Guides such as Loris, Sergio, George, and Mattia explain each step, from cheese-making and aging to ham salting and the final spillatura test. Tastings of aged cheese and ham, plus local wine, complete this small-group experience.

“Our guide made this experience wonderful. Knowledgeable and kind. Knew all about the region, his family is in the business. Couldn’t have been better. Thanks Mattia!!”

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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham - Parmigiano Reggiano: copper vats, aging rooms, and careful tasting
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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

3.Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend half or a full day visiting producers of Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar. English-speaking guides such as Lisa, Claudia, Marika, and Giacomo explain the work behind each product, with generous tastings, optional trattoria lunch, and round-trip minivan transport from Parma.

“This is a fun, tasty and informative tour. My friend and I had a great time and we ate some of the most delicious food. Highly recommend if you are looking to meet and sample from small producers.”

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From Parma: Parmesan, Parma Ham & Balsamic Vinegar Tour - Inside the Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy
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From Parma: Parmesan, Parma Ham & Balsamic Vinegar Tour

4.Parmesan, Parma Ham & Balsamic Vinegar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · from $220

Travel from Parma to family-run Parmigiano-Reggiano, Parma ham, and traditional balsamic vinegar producers. You’ll tour working facilities, taste cheese at different ages, sample cured meats and vinegar, and eat tortelli, dessert, and Lambrusco at a local trattoria. Guides such as Marika, Giacomo, and Sofia bring strong local food knowledge.

“We loved our private tour with your guide Michelle Costa. She was friendly, accommodating, and was very knowledgable. She took great care in explaining details and shared history as well . I would recommend your tours without any hesitation! Thanks again Michelle!”

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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic - Starting from Parma’s Viale Giovanni Falcone
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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

5.Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel from Parma into Emilia-Romagna’s food country with a local guide such as Lorenzo, Loris, or Mattia. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Prosciutto di Parma producer, and a traditional Modena acetaia. Tastings include cheese, ham, wine, and aged balsamic vinegar. Plan for standing, a long day, and no full lunch.

“Our combined travel family was so graciously accomodated and we learned so much while having great fun.”

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From Parma: Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour - Inside the Parmigiano Reggiano Caseificio
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From Parma: Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour

6.Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour

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

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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Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings - At the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
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Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

7.Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 143 reviews · from $181

Spend six to six and a half hours visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a Prosciutto di Parma producer in Langhirano, and a family balsamic maker near Modena. Guides such as Mattia, Loris, Sergio, and Matteo explain the work behind each food, with tastings of cheese, ham, wine, and aged vinegar.

“Loris was an amazing guide!! So informative and answered any question we had (even if it meant calling a friend). Once in a lifetime experience, especially the balsamic tour and tastings! Can’t miss.”

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Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar - Parma ham from curing room to tasting
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Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

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

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

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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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

9.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

10.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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Maranello: Parmesan Factory Tasting & Tour near Modena - A 20-minute tasting that feels like lunch
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Maranello: Parmesan Factory Tasting & Tour near Modena

11.Maranello: Parmesan Factory Tasting & Tour near Modena

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

Visit Azienda Agricola Moscattini near Modena for a one-hour guided tour of Parmigiano Reggiano production. Arrive at 8:30 AM to see the vats in action, then compare three cheese ages with local wine, tigelle, and cold cuts. Small groups, clear English, Spanish, and Italian tours, plus a farm shop.

“The tour guide was fantastic. She was very nice and easy to talk to. The tasting was more like a meal than just a taste. Soooo good.”

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Parmigiano & Balsamic Artisans: In-Depth Private Tour and Tasting - Four Ages of Cheese, Plus Fresh Ricotta
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Parmigiano & Balsamic Artisans: In-Depth Private Tour and Tasting

12.Parmigiano & Balsamic Artisans: In-Depth Private Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Start early with a private English-speaking guide such as Michelle, Roberta, Cecilia, or Serena. Visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, then a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer near Reggio Emilia. Taste four cheese ages, ricotta, aged vinegar, and condiments. Choose hotel transport or drive your own car between the two sites.

“This was surprisingly one of the best activities/tours of our 12 day trip. Serena was so kind and knowledgeable. Her deep appreciation and pride for her home regions craftsmanship came through and we thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning about both Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.”

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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

13.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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Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport - Lamborghini’s MUDETEC and the Sant’Agata stop
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Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport

14.Cars&Food: Lambo, Ferrari, Parmigiano, Balsamic, PrivateTransport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $458

Travel from Bologna or Modena by private vehicle to Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, and a traditional balsamic producer. You get museum admission, guided food visits, tastings, and countryside lunch. Drivers such as Marco, Riccardo, Ricky, Giuseppe, and Mateo have received praise for punctual, friendly service, but this is transport rather than a licensed tour guide.

“Great tour, could not fit enough cheese in my luggage. Guiseppe our driver was really lovely and we used translator to talk which was good.”

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Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience - A ten-minute look at Torrechiara Castle
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Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

15.Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $193

This 5.5-hour private tour takes you from Parma to a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Prosciutto di Parma plant in Langhirano. You can choose hotel pickup with a private driver or follow the guide in your own car. Guides such as Lisa, Cecilia, Serena, Beatrice, and Roberta explain each step and lead generous tastings.

“We've been on a many tours in the last 2 weeks in Italy and Croatia but this tour was the best of all. Our guide Giulia was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be with. We felt we learned not only about parmesan cheese production and ham processing but also about the local culture and people. She was an incrediblely warm personality and by tour's end, we felt we were leaving a friend behind. She even gave recommendations for local sights and eateries for the remainder of our day. We highly recommend this tour”

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