Parmigiano & Balsamic Artisans: In-Depth Private Tour and Tasting
Description
Go beyond the surface - uncover every step of Parmigiano Reggiano's production process with your private guide. Take a slow-paced journey through Emilia Romagna’s food traditions: taste, learn and connect with true local artisans. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour that takes you through sites, production rooms and farm areas usually closed to the public. Discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano Reggiano every morning. Learn how to taste it like a Cheese Sommelier, relying on the professionalism of a local experienced guide dedicated exclusively to you. Delve into the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of Reggio Emilia and Modena. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano and Balsamic Vinegar taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience!
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will visit an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and the visit will be followed by tasting of 12 months, 24 months, 30 months and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
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 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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
- 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.
Reviews(94)
Our tour guide Roberta was fantastic! We spoke very little Italian, but our tour was fantastic due to Roberta's knowledge of the process and previous life as a translator. Our tour started off early at the parmigiano dairy where we were able to see the cheesemakers perform every step of the process up close while Roberta explained what they were doing and why, the history behind the process and innovations, plus how parmigiano production fit into the larger food and history of the Emilia-Romagna area. We capped off with a tasting and then headed to the vinegar producer where we had the same (fantastic) experience.
A truly wonderful experience! The tour of Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar was organized impeccably, with an authentic and well-curated atmosphere, almost like a boutique experience. The guide was exceptional: very knowledgeable, professional, engaging, and always available to answer any questions. We learned a lot about the production processes and the history of these Italian excellences. An authentic, refined, and unforgettable experience that we absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Parma! Thank you
Gentile Arianna, grazie di cuore per queste parole. Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato l’organizzazione, la competenza della guida e l’autenticità di questo tour. Il nostro obiettivo è quello di offrire esperienze autentiche, che consentano di entrare in contatto con piccole realtà produttive che continuano a portare avanti tradizioni secolari con passione e dedizione. Grazie per esservi affidati ad Artemilia, speriamo di riavervi come nostri graditi ospiti in futuro. Cordiali saluti, Michelle Valeria Costa
We decided to spend a weekend with friends to discover the gastronomic excellence of Emilia and this tour proved to be the perfect choice. The producers selected by Michelle are small family businesses. We were struck by the very high quality of the products, far superior to those usually found in large retailers. The preparation of our guide allowed us to understand all the stages of processing in detail and to appreciate the characteristics of Parmigiano Reggiano as we had never done, through a guided tasting. We will turn again to Artemilia when we return to Emilia-Romagna, thanks Michelle!
Cara Martina, Grazie per il prezioso feed-back. Per noi è importante che i nostri ospiti possano fare una esperienza autentica del territorio e delle sue aziende produttive. Desideriamo mostrare alle persone che guidiamo un vero luogo produttivo e non un luogo che è stato pensato per delle visite guidate o trasformato in una destinazione turistica. È per noi un onore mostrare il duro lavoro e la passione dei piccoli produttori che producono prodotti eccellenti nel rispetto della tradizione. Crediamo che vadano valorizzati quanto più possibile e supportati perché dal loro duro lavoro dipende il fatto che i prodotti che amiamo possano sopravvivere alle pressioni del mercato, che rischiano inevitabilmente di alterarne principi e natura. Grazie per averci scelto, speriamo di potervi avere ancora come nostre ospiti. Un cordiale saluto, Michelle Valeria Costa
I booked the tour to discover Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar as a gift for some customers. They contacted me at the end of the visit to thank me, they were enthusiastic and complimented the authenticity of the experience and the professionalism of the guide who accompanied them. I will turn again to Artemilia in the future, I highly recommend
La ringraziamo per le gentili parole e per aver condiviso la sua esperienza e quella dei suoi ospiti, significa molto per noi. Speriamo in future occasioni di collaborazione. Un cordiale saluto, Michelle Valeria Costa
Visiting Parma with friends we had the pleasure of doing this beautiful tour that I recommend to appreciate even more flavors and local traditions. We were followed by Roberta, our guide, who with great competence and sympathy made this experience truly unique
Gentile Clara, Grazie mille per queste parole. Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato l’esperienza e la vostra guida. Per noi è un piacere condividere la passione nei confronti di queste eccellenze del territorio; per questo abbiamo selezionato accuratamente i produttori da visitare, in modo da supportare piccole aziende a conduzione familiare, che riescono a offrire prodotti di altissima qualità nel rispetto della tradizione. Speriamo di avervi di nuovo come nostri ospiti in futuro. Cordiali saluti, Michelle Valeria Costa
Great experience! Roberta, our guide, was professional, clear and attentive! Tasting of excellent products! Experience to repeat!
Cara Cristiana, grazie mille per le gentili parole. Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato l’alta qualità dei produttori selezionati e che la competenza della guida vi abbia aiutati a comprendere e degustare al meglio le eccellenze gastronomiche del territorio emiliano. Speriamo di avervi di nuovo come nostri graditi ospiti in Emilia-Romagna. Cordiali saluti, Michelle Valeria Costa
Michelle Baleria Costo is a fabulous guide. She not only knows the history of the city she knows the history of the food. She took us to her favorite food shops in the city and taught us about the cheese , ham and balsamic vinegar. Then we continued to learn about the pastas. After which we learned about the gelato and then the cakes and cookies of Parma. It was a great day of eating and learning about Parma. I highly recommend this trip!!!
Dear Joan, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. For us, a Parma food walking tour is an opportunity to allow people to explore our city's culture through its culinary specialties, learning why certain foods are considered part of the local identity, how recipes have changed and the impact of food on the community. We love sharing the history of the city with our guests, stories about family-run shops, traditional techniques, and local habits. We hope to welcome you back to Emilia-Romagna soon for more discoveries! Kind regards, Michelle Valeria Costa
The tour was really interesting, much deeper than I initially thought. My husband booked it and I thought it was a tourist experience, but we actually visited with a private tour (it was just the two of us) small family businesses and our guide Roberta was nice and engaging. You can see that he has passion for his work, we loved it! I will recommend it to all my friends traveling in the area!
Cara Raffaella, grazie mille per questa recensione. Siamo felici che il tour vi abbia sorpreso positivamente e che abbiate apprezzato l’approccio approfondito che caratterizza le nostre esperienze, che sono private per poter rispondere al meglio alle esigenze di chi guidiamo. Accompagnare i nostri ospiti alla scoperta di piccole realtà familiari e trasmettere la passione e l'impegno quotidiano che stanno dietro alle eccellenze del territorio è ciò che ci sta a cuore. Siamo felici che Roberta vi abbia fatto sentire a vostro agio e coinvolti. Grazie per il passaparola, sarà un piacere accogliervi di nuovo in futuro. Cordiali saluti, Michelle Costa
We were in a family group and this experience will never be forgotten! Roberta was always very helpful and very patient with us, she adapted the visit to our needs and answered all our questions. It was a pleasure listening to her and discovering the behind the scenes of products we usually consume, understanding how much passion, experience and work lies behind each individual process. We have already recommended this tour to our friends, we will definitely do it again!
Cara Ilaria, grazie di cuore per aver condiviso parole così belle. Siamo davvero felici che questa esperienza sia stata piacevole per grandi e piccini! Per noi è sempre una gioia accompagnare i connazionali alla scoperta di prodotti familiari a tutti, ma che celano un bagaglio di storia e cultura difficile da immaginare se non si va oltre la superficie. Vi aspettiamo con grande piacere per vivere insieme altre scoperte nella nostra splendida terra. Cordiali saluti, Michelle Costa
Roberta was so knowledgable and fun. To learn about a unique incredible craft was magical. We had a last minute booking and she was so accommodating. Would highly recommend!!!
Thank you, Michal for your kind words! We believe that discovering the ancient history of these specialties and seeing the entire production process allow you to truly appreciate their craftsmanship. We hope to see you again and take you to discover other traditional culinary delights in the area. Best regards, Michelle Costa
