Parmigiano Reggiano Factory Visit and Tasting in Parma

Watch the cheesemaker lift fresh wheels from the cauldron, then taste them aged

A Parmigiano Reggiano factory visit in Parma where you watch the cheesemaker work the traditional cauldron, explore the brine and aging rooms, and taste wheels paired with sparkling wine. The guide speaks English or Italian. Pickup is included from a designated point, and the whole visit runs two to three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese experience

• Meet at pickup point
• Drive to Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
• Watch cheese-making process
• Taste Parmigiano Reggiano with local wine
• Drive back through Parma countryside

The Experience

The cauldron is where it starts. You'll watch the cheesemaker carefully lift the freshly made Parmigiano Reggiano wheels from the traditional copper vessel, a step that separates the raw milk curds from the finished cheese. The dairy is a working producer in the Parma countryside, not a museum, so you see the process as it happens: the precision required, the timing, the weight of each wheel as it comes out. An air-conditioned vehicle brings you there from the pickup point and back through the pastures that feed the region's herds.

After the cauldron comes the storage. You'll walk through the brine room where the wheels are soaked, then the aging storage where they sit for months or years, developing the crystalline texture and deep flavor that makes Parmigiano Reggiano distinct. The guide explains what you're looking at: why the wheels are turned, how long they age, what determines the price. Then you taste. The tasting pairs aged Parmigiano wheels with fine local sparkling wine, so you're not just eating the cheese but understanding how it works with other flavors from the region.

What’s included

• Factory visit and guided tour of the cheesemaking process.
• tasting of aged Parmigiano Reggiano paired with local sparkling wine.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return.

Days and timesDaily · 08:30

AgesAges 7+ · Under 7

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Directions to the Meeting Point (If Arriving by Train): Proceed to Floor -1 in the train station, follow signs to the north exit "Falcone/Borsellino". Exit, wa…”

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by ParmaLook - Tour Food Experience

Is this one for you?Pickup is included from a designated meeting point in Parma, so you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach the dairy. The guide speaks English or Italian, and the whole experience (drive, tour, and tasting) fits into a morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Under 7.

What exactly do I see at the Parmigiano Reggiano factory?

You watch the cheesemaker lift freshly made wheels from the traditional cauldron, then walk through the brine room and the aging storage where wheels develop over months. The guide explains each step of the process.

How long does the whole visit take?

The visit runs two to three hours from pickup to return, including the drive to the dairy, the factory tour, and the guided tasting.

Is transportation included?

Yes, an air-conditioned vehicle picks you up at a designated point and returns you after the visit. You'll need to arrive on time. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

What's included in the tasting?

The tasting features aged Parmigiano Reggiano wheels paired with fine local sparkling wine.