Parmigiano Reggiano Factory Tour & Tasting in Modena

Watch milk become Parmigiano from the cowshed to the aging room

A 4-hour factory tour in Modena where you put on a lab coat and follow the complete Parmigiano Reggiano production process with a live guide, starting with a traditional breakfast and ending with a tasting of three cheese ages, Lambrusco wine and local cold cuts. The guide Claudio walks through every step, and pickup from the train station is available if arranged immediately after booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Parmigiano Reggiano factory tour and tasting

• Enjoy traditional Reggiana breakfast
• Receive lab coat and hygienic cap
• Visit cowshed and cheese production area
• Learn Parmigiano Reggiano making process
• Taste 3 seasonings of Parmigiano Reggiano
• Sample traditional cold cuts and local products
• Drink a glass of Lambrusco wine

The Experience

The tour starts with a traditional Reggiana breakfast (coffee or cappuccino with a croissant or the local vegetable pie Erbazzone Reggiano), then you get a lab coat and hygienic cap to enter the production area. From there, Claudio takes you through three distinct stops: the cowshed where the milk starts, the cheese factory where it transforms, and the seasoning room where wheels age for months. You see the actual process unfold rather than a video or a display, which is the difference between knowing how Parmigiano is made and watching it happen.

The tasting comes at the end and includes three different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano (12, 24, and 30 months), so you taste how the cheese changes as it sits. A glass of Lambrusco wine and other local products round it out. The whole experience runs about four hours and stays in a small group with one guide, so there is room to ask questions as you move through the factory.

Pickup from Modena train station is included if you arrange it with the host via WhatsApp right after booking. Without that confirmation, you will need to make your own way to the factory. Children in strollers are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Let the host know about any food allergies or dietary needs when you book.

What’s included

• Traditional Reggiana breakfast with coffee and a local pastry.
• lab coat and hygienic cap for the factory floor.
• tour of the cowshed, factory and seasoning room with guide Claudio.
• tasting of three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano (12, 24, 30 months).
• glass of Lambrusco wine.
• local cold cuts and other regional products.
• small group with a live guide in English or Italian.
• pickup from Modena train station if arranged with the host immediately after booking.

Days and timesMon–Sat · 08:00

Ages10 to 88 years · Under 10 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it starts3 pickup points to choose from.Meeting point, per the operator: “— It's recommended to drive to the venue with your own car. — Transfer to and from the train station is available upon request if arranged with the host immedia…”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying near Modena train station or do not have a car, since pickup is included with a quick WhatsApp confirmation after you book. The four-hour schedule fits a morning or afternoon slot, and the small group size means you can ask Claudio questions as the process unfolds.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly do I see when I tour the Parmigiano Reggiano factory?

You visit three sections: the cowshed where the milk comes from, the factory floor where the cheese is made, and the seasoning room where wheels age for months. Claudio explains each step of the production process as you move through, so you see the milk being turned into curds, pressed into wheels, and stored to mature.

Can I get a ride from Modena train station, or do I need to arrange my own transport?

Pickup from the station is included, but you must contact the host via WhatsApp immediately after booking to confirm it. Without that message, the host cannot arrange the pickup, and last-minute requests are not possible.

What's included in the tasting at the end of the tour?

The tasting includes Parmigiano Reggiano aged 12, 24, and 30 months so you can taste how the flavor changes with age, plus a glass of Lambrusco wine, traditional cold cuts, and other local products.

Do I need any special fitness level or ability to do this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed. If you have mobility concerns or other questions, mention them when you book.

What should I tell the host about before the tour starts?

Let the host know right away if you have any food allergies or follow a special diet so he can adjust the breakfast and tasting accordingly. Also confirm your train station pickup via WhatsApp as soon as you book if you need it.