Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience
Description
Experience the Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese: Tour the Factory, Learn the Process, and Enjoy a Tasting! Put on a lab coat and get ready to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory! Discover the production secrets, see where the cows are bred and milk, witness the whole cheesemaking process, then complete the visit with a delicious tasting! • Visit to the cowshed, the Parmigiano Reggiano's cheese factory and seasoning room • Welcome breakfast and Tasting of 3 seasonings of Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional cold cuts, a glass of Lambrusco wine and other local products included • Claudio will uncover and explain every step of the Parmigiano Reggiano making process • Disposable gown and hygienic cap to visit the cheese factory will be provided
Tour Options
Itinerary
At arrival, you will be provided a Traditional Reggiana Breakfast with coffee or cappuccino and croissant or the typical local pie “Erbazzone Reggiano” made of vegetables and Parmigiano. You will also receive a lab coat and a cap for access to the production area.
Take a tour around one of the tastiest cheese factories in Italy. Parmigiano Reggiano is known all around the world for its signature flavour and is a highly prized ingredient in many Italian dishes. The tour includes 3 different stops.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
**Transfer to and from the train station is available upon request if arranged with the host immediately after booking.** To ensure a smooth pickup experience, please contact the host via WhatsApp immediately after making your booking. This way, he can arrange to pick up the guests from the station. Without this confirmation, he won’t be able to provide the pickup service, and last-minute requests won’t be possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transfer to and from the train station is available upon request if arranged with the host immediately after booking. To ensure a smooth pickup experience, please contact the host via WhatsApp immediately after making your booking. This way, he can arrange to pick up the guests from the station. Without this confirmation, he won’t be able to provide the pickup service, and last-minute requests won’t be possible.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restriction (allergy, special diet, etc.)
Reviews(16)
This experience is not to be missed!!!! Claudio was an amazing tour guide and truest made the experience wonderful. Very knowledgeable tour guide.
Everything was amazing from the initial communication with Claudio months ago to the follow up to the train pick up. The cappuccinos and breakfast snacks allowed the 8 of us travelers to get to know each other a bit before we went to the parmagana Reggiano “factory”. The process was clearly explained and it was obvious how much this all means to Claudio. The place was immaculate and the process so precise. The aging room was probably the highlight, along with the balsamic room at his cousin’s place. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Emilia-Romagna. Oh, almost forgot about the cows. Just so awesome.
Hello Debra_B, Thank you for sharing this outstanding review! Your hosts loved adding a savory delight to your day and look forward to seeing you again. Food truly cultivates unforgettable experiences. Join us at another Eatwith table soon!
The entire experience was one of my favorite tours ever. Seeing the cheese being made and learning about the process was so very interesting. And of course everything tasted great! Going to the farm and seeing the cows that make the milk (and babies) and how they are fed and treated so well was an added bonus!
Claudio was excellent! From the first time I contacted him, he was extremely responsive. He told me in detail how to get to the tour meeting point from Bologna and he was right there to pick us up at the train station. He is passionate about what he does and he’s so enthusiastic about sharing the process of cheese-making from start to finish in a fun and professional manner. The tasting was fantastic - a little breakfast treat to start and finishing off the tour with cheese, salami, balsamic vinegar and wine! What a great day. Thank you so much!
Claudio is delightful!! He’s sooo organized and efficient, plus he’s friendly and kind. We loved the tour! Do it!
Dear Barbara, We’re glad to hear that you had a great time with Claudio! See you soon at another Eatwith table, either in your hometown or during your travels!
Claudio’s passion, connection and knowledge of the region makes this tour a must if your visiting this part of the country. Can’t say enough great things about Claudio and the cheese is amazing!
Hi Andres, Thanks for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your Eatwith experience with Claudio! Happy travels, we look forward to hearing about your next Eatwith!
What a wonderful intro duction to Parma, Italy. Amazing flavors and very cool shops with delicious treats! my favorite of the 5 different places had to be the meat shop, gelato shop and .. okay I can not pick a single favorite they were all amazing and our guide Patricia was the best!
Hi, We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Eatwith experience in Parma. Our mission is to bring people together around food! Thanks for your great review and see you soon at another Eatwith somewhere around the world!
Claudio was amazing! One great week in Bologna and this was definitely the highlight of the trip! It is an absolute must-do activity while in the area!
Hi Ryan_Z, We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Eatwith experience in Bologna. Our mission is to bring people together around food and Claudio does just that! Thanks for your great review and see you soon at another Eatwith somewhere around the world!
The tastes and smells were unforgettable! Claudio, our guide, was delightful, engaging, and full of humor. This was truly a farm to table journey of parmigiana reggiano cheese, and Claudio did an excellent job of informing us about the process and the pride of the region!
Hi kelly_p, Thanks for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your Eatwith experience with Claudio - we know they feel the same way! Happy travels, we look forward to hearing about your next Eatwith!
Claudio was an amazing teacher. Not only did we see and participate in the production process, we also went to the farm to see the cows. This was a truly special experience. It will be hard to top! Highly recommend!
