Guided small-group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

Parma, Italy
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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.

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Stop At: Carico scarico bus turistici Parma, Viale Paolo Toschi, 43121 Parma PR, Italy

Meet your English-speaking guide at the tourist bus stop in viale Toschi, 2, at 09:20 am and start your tour at 9:30 am.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, Via J. F.Kennedy, 18, 42124 Reggio Emilia RE, Italy

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma, Largo Piero Calamandrei, 1/a, 43121 Parma PR, Italy

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 Piazza Garibaldi at 2:00 pm. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Osteria La Maestà, Via di Case Trombi, 15, 43037 Mulazzano Ponte PR, Italy

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.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP, Via Josip Broz Tito, 11/D, 42123 Reggio Emilia RE, Italy

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting
  • Lunch (only for the option Best Parma products in a day)
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Parma ham tasting
  • Tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (only for Best products in a day option)
  • Entry/Admission - Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP
  • Entry/Admission - Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Entry/Admission - Osteria La Maestà
  • Entry/Admission - Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma

Exclusions

  • Eventual purchase of products at the production factories

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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