Why choose this Parma tour ?
Hop on a TastyBus and discover the finest Parma products in one day! Visit Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories with tastings to learn their ancient story and savour exceptional quality. Keep discovering local delicacies and stop for a lunch at small trattoria and traditional balsamic vinegar factory with delicious guided tasting.
Make the most of your Parma adventure
What makes Guided small-group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham a unique experience ?
Meet your English-speaking guide at the tourist bus stop in viale Toschi, 2, at 09:15 am and start your tour at 9:30 am.
First, stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO production factory. Discover how milk is processed and transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Find out why this extraordinary cheese can be preserved for years and why its quality improves over time without any chemical additives. Learn how to distinguish between cheese of different ageing thanks to a guided tasting.
Continue to the Parma Ham PDO production factory. See the production phases of this renowned kind of cold cut. Start from the meat processing and lose yourself in a journey of flavours until the tasting of the final product. If you’ve chosen the half-day option (Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham) end your tour with a tasting of Parma ham and savour its sweetness and unique flavour and return to viale Toschi at 2:00 pm.
If you have chosen the full-day tour (Best Parma products in a day), keep discovering local delicacies and continue your journey with a light lunch in typical trattoria where you will try some of the most famous local dishes accompanied with a glass of wine.
After lunch, enter an ancient acetaia and discover why every drop of balsamic vinegar is a true gem. Taste its exceptional quality, aroma and fragrance on a delicious guided tasting. Return to Viale Toschi at approx. 5:00 PM.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car
- While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Parmesan Cheese and Parma ham
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Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham production factory, and discover their flavors with an Italian and English-speaking guide.
Duration: 4 hours: Return in Parma at 02:00 pm approx.
Tastings: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham tasting included. Lunch and balsamic vinegar tasting are not included in this option. - Best Parma products in a day
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Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and traditional balsamic vinegar production factory, discover the unique flavors with an Italian and English-speaking guide and enjoy a typical Italian lunch.
Duration: 7 hours: Return in Parma at approx. 05:00 pm
Tastings and lunch: Tastings at the three factories and light lunch included in price.
Guided small-group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional guide
- Parma ham tasting
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
- Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
Not Included
- Eventual purchase of products at the production factories
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Maestro Travel Experience.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 203 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
THE MEETING POINT IS AT 09:15 AM IN FRONT OF THE CAFFETTERIA TOSCHI IN VIALE PAOLO TOSCHI 2 IN PARMA.
If you are planning to drive to Parma from another city, please consider that the meeting point is located just outside the Parcheggio Toschi, (Address: Viale Paolo Toschi, 2, Parma) where you can leave your car.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity start, the departure time is precise.
While only one person is permitted per booking, your tour will not begin unless you meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you of any cancellation
