Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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A food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable views.
A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step.
Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company that handles the entire supply chain. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste.
We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, visiting a small family business tied to the territory and its traditions, soaking in the atmosphere of the old days. Our morning experience will end with a visit to an organic winery followed by lunch and wine tasting.
We will complete our food immersion with a visit to a Parma ham plant followed by tasting.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
What To Expect
Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company between Parma and Reggio Emilia that handles the entire supply chain. It takes 20 minutes to get to the dairy from the Parma city center. A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family or group of friends throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese. You’ll be able to experience the scooping of the huge cheese mass out of the kettle side by side with the master cheesemaker, immersing yourself in the scents of the production room. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell, and taste.
Reggio Emilia
We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We will visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer and the visit will be followed by a tasting of 12 years old, 20 years old, and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 years old and 10 years old balsamic condiments. It takes 10 minutes to get to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy.
Options
8 h Self-Drive Price
Description: Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Wine Tasting Tour - The Tour ends after lunch at 3.30 pm Self-Drive Price: 8 Hours Tour - Parma Ham Plant Visit and Ham Tasting excluded - You must provide your own vehicle
10 h Transportation included
Description: Private Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour - The Tour ends at 5.30 pm Price including transportation: 10 Hours Tour - Price including Parma Ham Plant Visit and Ham tasting and a Private Vehicle with Professional Driver Pickup included
10 h Self-Drive Price
Description: Private Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour - The Tour ends at 5.30 pm Self-Drive Price: 10 hours Tour - Price including Parma Ham Plant Visit and Ham Tasting - You must provide your own vehicle
7 h Self-Drive Price
Description: Private Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Tour - The Tour ends at 2.30 pm Self-Drive Price: 7 Hours Tour - Winery Visit, Wine Tasting and Lunch excluded - You must provide your own vehicle
7 h Transportation included
Description: Private Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Tour - The Tour ends at 2.30 pm Price including transportation: 7 Hours Tour - Winery Visit, Wine Tasting and Lunch excluded - Price including a Private Vehicle with Professional Driver Pickup included
8 h Transportation included
Description: Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Wine Tasting Tour - The Tour ends after lunch at 3.30 pm Price including transportation: 8 Hours Tour - Parma Ham Plant Visit and Ham Tasting excluded - Price including a Private Vehicle with Professional Driver Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tasting of 12, 20 and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 and 10 years old condiments
Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
Fresh homemade pasta
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Dairy Admission fee
Option 1, 4 and 5 include Transportation
Focaccia or home-made bread with olive oil
Organic Winery admission fee
Coffee and/or Tea
Cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma, Spalla Cotta di San Secondo or Mortadella, Salame Felino...
Professional local guide
Bottled water
Homemade dessert
Parma Ham Plant Admission fee
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar House admission fee
Cheeses
Tasting of 5 different regional wines
Castle of Torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include Transportation
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Lisa G,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was exceptional! Michele is like a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about the region and is so passionate and has so much pride in the treasures of Parma, Modena and Reggio Emilia. Each stop was fascinating and gave us a new appreciation for the labor and craftsmanship that go into the products they produce. The people behind the products were so kind and gracious with their space, knowledge and expertise. Lunch was at a beautiful winery. This has been our favorite tour of our 17 day Italy trip. It's one we will not forget!
Deserves MORE than 5 stars—don’t use anyone else!
Bill V,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We travel quite frequently and have completed many private and group tours. Michelle is "hands-down" the best guide we have ever had in any country. Having done a few walking food tours as well as a cooking class in other Italian regions, we were ready to dive deeper into the history and the "why" of the Emilia-Romagna region and its world famous specialty foods. We wanted a private day with a knowledgeable local (who spoke fluent English) and after a bit of research found Michelle (Artemilia Tours). We were in Milan for work so we popped on the 1.5 hr. train to Parma early one morning. Michelle and Guido (the wonderful driver) picked us up in a beautiful Mercedes sedan. Michelle who grew up in the area, filled us in on the history of the Emilia-Romagna area as we drove. Her passion for the generational producers of the areas was magnetic. We went first to a small (30 wheels a day) Parmigiano Reggiano producer. We were THE ONLY guests in the facility and got to experience actual production at all stages of the cheese and I can't even begin to detail the knowledge we took away. We ended our time with a tasting and the purchase of several different chunks of 1-3 year aged cheese (they even provided special storage bags so that the cheese will keep after opened). After the PR maker, we drove through the lovely countryside,learning more about the area, to what looked like a large home. In fact, this was one of the very few generational artisanal balsamic producers left in the region. This man's entire three-story, childhood home was filled with balsamic vinegar at different stages of processing. He and Michelle, took us through the home and explained the very regulated and stringent process of producing true balsamic vinegar. We sampled both 10 and 25 year vinegars and left with several certified bottles. From the balsamic maker we went on to Barbaterre to sample their full array of organic wine paired with local charcuterie, cheeses, breads and salads. The wine was so incredibly lovely that we ordered a case sent to the US. We each had 5-6 very good glasses of their wines which Michelle was able to explain in detail and to walk us through the notes of the tastings. After our 8 hour day of eating and drinking, Michelle brought us back to Parma where we then explored on our own for a few hours visiting her recommended places including the fantastic Galleria Nazionale di Parma museum which has AMAZING archeological artifacts and art. Michelle had more than "tour guide relationships" with each of these places: she clearly knew them all and revered their artistry. Her knowledge was deep and her excitement was contagious. Additionally, she had higher education in the history of the area as well as sommelier and balsamic vinegar tasting education. We highly recommend Michelle and her company Artemilia.
Unmissable food and wine experience with ethical considerations!
rossanam52,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the experience that includes the Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy, the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Factory, and Lunch with a tasting of organic wines at the Winery. It was a fantastic experience! We had no idea of the hard work and ethical choices behind these products, especially when they are produced by small family-owned businesses with a closed supply chain like those selected by Michelle. This experience helps you understand how short supply chains are essential for ensuring a direct and authentic connection with the territory. The artisanal products we tasted express the characteristics of the soil and microclimate and are the result of choices that go against the logic of industrial standardization. The common thread that unites them is the promotion of agriculture that respects the environment and landscape, and the attention to the genuineness of the product. I would like to especially thank our guide Michelle for her great preparation, for her patience in answering our countless questions, and for allowing us an authentic experience of understanding work realities, people, choices, and values, during which we never felt like part of a guided tour or a tourist experience. We return home more aware of the importance of individual producers controlling the entire supply chain and how our choices as consumers impact the market. We are happy to have discovered realities that believe in respecting the land, biodiversity, and tradition. Thank you, Michelle!
An authentic journey through Emilia's excellences
FraJackie,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable day! We spent an entire day with Michelle discovering the culinary excellences of Emilia. The visit to the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory was one of my favorite parts. Being in the production room next to the boilers and witnessing the birth of the cheese was indescribable. My daughter loved being able to see and feed the cows. We even saw a newborn calf. I already knew traditional balsamic vinegar, but I had no idea how it was produced, a true revelation. I highly recommend including lunch in the winery with a wine tasting. I was surprised by the elegance of the classic methods, not only those made from Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc but also from Lambrusco grapes. I was already familiar with Lambrusco and had previously had the opportunity to taste some ancestral methods, but the one I tried in the winery with Michelle was by far superior. The real discovery was nonetheless the classic method Lambrusco; I did not believe that Lambrusco grapes could produce a wine with such a complex aromatic bouquet and fine, elegant bubbles. I appreciated the winery's corporate philosophy, based on a completely natural approach, respecting the ecosystem. I commend the careful selection of producers. It was a pleasure to discover their stories and taste their top-quality products. A special thanks to our highly knowledgeable guide, who accompanied us with passion and great professionalism. We will definitely return and recommend this experience to all our friends!
Exceeded expectations
617theresar,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had an incredible day with Michell as we traveled to farms and winery’s near Parma. Michelle is so knowledgeable and passionate about the local foods. She has long established relationships with premier producers that we could never have discovered on our own. And she is also great company. The perfect person to spent the day in the beautiful Parma countryside, visiting some of the world’s most delicious food providers.
An unforgettable journey through the flavors of Parma
U1958QSgiuliat,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was not just a tour, but a real dive into the soul of Parma. Roberta accompanied us with a contagious passion, telling us the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, vinegar and wine not as simple products, but as life stories. His kindness, sympathy and attention to detail made the day magical. If you want to discover the most authentic and delicious side of the area, look no further: Roberta is a rare pearl!
A highlight of our stay in Italy
N7982LYmichaelc,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely a highlight of our stay in Italy. Our party of two participated in the Private Parmigiano, Balsamic, Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour. We were staying in Bologna, and were transported to Parma for the start of the tour and then transported back at the end of the tour. It was fun, delicious and informative. Our guide, Michelle, was impressively knowledgeable about the food, history and culture of the region. Her established relationships with the local dairies, acetaie (balsamic manufacturers) and salumifici (ham curers) enabled us to seamlessly go behind the scenes and see how all of these products of Parma and Reggio Emilia are created. It was obvious to us how much she cared about the products and the processes of their creation. My favorite portion of the tour was the visit to the dairy to watch the morning processing of the milk in the production of Parmigiano Reggiano (and ricotta too!). This is a full day experience, jam-packed with information, but well-paced. Including travel time to and from Bologna (~1hr each way) it was approximately 12 hours. We definitely recommend including the lunch option. The food and conversation was great and we were introduced to a number of regional wines that we, sadly, are unlikely to see in the US anytime soon (all the more reason for a return visit!) The tour was easy to arrange, and Michelle was very responsive to questions during the booking process. We intend to return to the region and look forward to our next tour with Artemilia. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to deep dive into the food of Parma and Reggio Emilia.
A Perfect Day in Parma
TwoFriendsTravel,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip. We decided to do the full day tour with the dairy, ham and balsamic tours plus a vineyard tour with lunch. The lunch was the best meal we had in Italy. Michelle was an excellent host and, since she has relationships with the owners at all of the stops, we were really able to get close up and ask questions. Since it was private, we never felt rushed anywhere and we never had to deal with crowds. Everything was presented perfectly and we learned so much. We definitely have a new respect for all the work that goes into these special products from Parma. We would definitely recommend the tour and wouldn't hesitate to use this company again if we were back in the area.
An amazing day in Emilia-Romagna!
nadiaz154,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was truly a once in a lifetime experience of many culinary delights of Emilia-Romagna region. We had a private tour with transportation that took us to local producers of Prosciutto, Balsamic Vinegar, Wine, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Not only did we get to see the intricate process of production, we also had an opportunity to taste all these wonderful products. Michelle, our tour guide, was excellent and very knowledgeable. Our whole family was well taken care of and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to have an amazing hustle free experience in Emilia-Romagna!
Amazing Parma experience worth a million memories!
Brian M,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle and Guido through the Parma region enjoying the sights, tastes and company of true local culture and families. Michelle organized an amazing day seeing the intimate and beautiful workings of four different communities. We began with a dairy tour that showed in depth the intricate art form of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! We were amazed while observing the Cheese Master artfully care for each vat kettle watch his temperatures, groom his curds and then beautifully and skillfully drain and cut the “twins” for aging. The experience being inside during this process was beyond anything we had experienced before. Thank you to all who generously allowed us to join them. We toured the entire process inside and enjoyed a fantastic variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. We were able to go outside to see all the different cows as well as have a special treat of seeing their newest arrival that was just born that morning. It was spectacular! Our next destination took us to the most beautiful home of an amazing balsamic vinegar master! The establishment was most impressive with how calm and how deep the history and contributions to the community this business was. He and his family were richly blessed to be able to have all the successes of his mastery and his father’s culinary gifts. He produces some outstanding balsamic that we can not wait to take home and enjoy on our dishes. His wife introduced me to a beautiful lemon custard with the Balsamic Masters 25 year balsamic accompaniment that was to die for! Grazie Mille! We then visited the most beautiful winery that was on top of a hill overlooking beautiful vineyards. The lunch served to us was nothing short of perfection! With local meats and pasta to beautiful delicious wines and amazing simple desserts were all Parma specialties and favorites. It made us feel so welcomed and we just loved experiencing the food and wine of Parma. We finished our experience at a local pig farm where we learned all about Procuitto and how they prepare the ham. The family was onsite and welcomed us late into the afternoon! The operation and tour included an in depth look at how the legs were prepared after coming back from the production warehouses. The care they take for their meat and the patience they need to make such a quality product really shows and tastes in the final product! We were again given a tasting menu so we could enjoy each of their products that were masterfully made. Michelle taught us so much along the way and we really only scratched the surface of all that was in Parma. We will definitely be revisiting and asking Michelle to give us many more experiences along the way. Do not hesitate to book this tour it is an experience worth a million memories and more! Thank you Michelle and Guido! Until next time!
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