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Parma: Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Tour

4.9 / 5

30 reviews

Activity provider: Timonfaya Travel Lanzarote
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    Parma: Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Tour

    Activity provider: Timonfaya Travel Lanzarote

    4.9

    30 reviews

    From US$ 74.83 per person

    Visit a traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Dating back 9 centuries, you will learn all about this EU-protected product of Italy with a tasting at the end.

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    Duration 2 hours
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    English, Italian
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit a traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese factory
    • Learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy
    • Taste Parmesan cheese
    • Enjoy a wine tasting
    Full description
    Learn the origins of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese throughout a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how this cheese, protected by the EU, is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and parts of Bologna and Mantova, Parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. You'll then visit the shaping and salting rooms, before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese, and learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire-branding ritual. Finally, taste the delicious cheese accompanied by some honey and local wine.
    Includes
    • Parmesan cheese tasting
    • Parmesan factory visit
    • Wine tasting
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities

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    NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, look for the NH hotel on the right. The van will be waiting at the bus parking area in front of the hotel. After 10 minutes past the scheduled time for pickup, the vehicle will leave. https://goo.gl/maps/rKRNJAmEfvqUW7YM8

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    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 30 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.7/5

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    For anyone who enjoys to cook with Parmigiano Reggiano—or to eat authentic Italian dishes made with it—we highly recommend this tour. This tour gave us a close-up look at how the cheese is made by inviting us to watch part of that day’s work. Following the tour we were treated to a tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, paired with balsamic vinegar and wine. Thank you so much for the memorable and educational experience!

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    March 28, 2023

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    Wonderful experience. Had the chance to see one of the owners of the cheese factory make the cheese and see the different rooms for each step of the process that the cheese goes through. We were able to taste the cheese with balsamic vinegar and wine, and it was amazing. Definitely worth the ticket purchase.

    March 28, 2023

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    Informative, easy going guide that communicated well regarding meeting point. Staff at cheese making farm were also friendly. Cheese samples at end of tour were very generous and served with sparkling red wine and 3 types of balsamic vinegar. Experience exceeded my expectations!!

    March 28, 2023

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