Parmigiano Reggiano & Parma Ham Tour from Parma: Factory Tastings

Watch cheese pulled from the vat, then taste it aged. See how ham earns its crown.

A guided tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Prosciutto di Parma producer in the hills of Langhirano, both near Parma, where you witness the traditional production methods and taste the finished products paired with local wine. The tour includes private transport, an English-speaking guide, factory entry and tastings at both stops. You choose a morning departure at 08:30 or a mid-morning one at 10:00. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Step-by-step itinerary

Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham tour

• Meet at pickup point
• Drive to Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
• Visit dairy and watch cheese making
• Taste Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• Drive to Prosciutto di Parma producer
• Tour ham curing and aging cellars
• Taste Prosciutto di Parma with wine
• Drive back to meeting point

The experience

The tour starts with a drive through the countryside to a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you watch cheese makers pull the curds from the milk vats and follow the production through to the seasoning rooms. The aging process is where the cheese develops its character, and you see the storage cellars where wheels sit for months. At the end of the dairy visit, you taste different aged versions of Parmigiano Reggiano, each paired with a local wine so you can feel how the flavor deepens with time.

A short drive through the province takes you to Langhirano and a Prosciutto di Parma producer, where the air carries the distinctive scent of curing ham. You walk through the aging cellars and learn about the salt-curing and natural maturation process, including the method called spillatura: the selection stage where only the finest ham passes inspection. The ham that meets the Consortium's standard gets branded with the Crown of Parma, the mark that tells you it is authentic. You taste the finished product with a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling white wine from the region.

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total and includes pickup and drop-off in Parma, private air-conditioned transport, entry to both factories, and all tastings. Your guide speaks English and walks you through each stage so you understand what you are seeing. You can choose either the 08:30 or 10:00 departure. Plan to arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be rescheduled.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from Parma to both producers.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry to the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and the Prosciutto di Parma producer.
• tasting of aged Parmigiano Reggiano with local wine.
• tasting of Parma ham with Malvasia sparkling wine.
• pickup and drop-off in Parma.

Options for this experience

2 options

Parmigiano and Parma ham tour at 08:30Guide in English or Italian · 08:30Tour at 08:30

Parmigiano and Parma ham tour at 10:00Guide in English or Italian · 10:00Tour at 10:00

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Before you book

Lasts 4h–5h, runs every day at 08:30 and 10:00, from € 135 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 08:30 and 10:00Sunday: 08:30

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AgesAdult (7 and older) · Infant (under 7)

GroupUp to 30 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose the 08:30 departure if you want to finish by early afternoon and have the rest of the day free. The 10:00 start suits a later arrival or a slower morning. Either way, seeing both factories in one tour and tasting the products where they are made saves you from arranging two separate visits across the region.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 7).

What exactly do I see at the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy?

You watch the cheese makers pull the curds from the milk vats during production, then move through the seasoning and storage rooms to see how the wheels age. The dairy shows the full traditional process from fresh milk to the final product ready for tasting.

How does the Parma ham get its Crown of Parma brand?

The ham goes through salt-curing and natural maturation in the aging cellars of Langhirano. Only the finest ham passes the selection process called spillatura, and those approved by the Consortium Inspector receive the Crown of Parma stamp, which certifies it as authentic Prosciutto di Parma.

What wine comes with the tastings?

The Parmigiano Reggiano tasting pairs the cheese with local wine. The Parma ham tasting includes a glass of Malvasia, a sparkling white wine from the region. Both are chosen to complement the food you are tasting.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours. You can book either the 08:30 or 10:00 departure. Both include the drive to the dairy, the ham producer in Langhirano, and the return to your Parma pickup point.

Is transport from my hotel included?

The tour includes pickup and drop-off at a designated meeting point in Parma and private air-conditioned transport to both factories. If you need pickup from your hotel, confirm the meeting point when you book.

What happens if my train arrives late?

Late arrivals after the scheduled meeting time cannot be accommodated, and the booking is non-refundable and non-reschedulable. Plan your arrival carefully to reach the pickup point on time.