Parma Culinary Heritage Food and Wine Tour

Embark on an immersive journey into Italy’s culinary heritage with this captivating full-day tour, exploring the production processes behind iconic foods and wines. From the start, you’ll be enveloped in the sights, sounds, and aromas of Italy’s traditions, delving into craftsmanship perfected over generations.
Your adventure begins at the designated meeting point, where you'll gather with fellow enthusiasts and be warmly welcomed by your knowledgeable guide—an expert in local culinary arts. With a deep understanding of the region’s history and a love for its food and wine, your guide will set the stage for the day, sharing insights and anecdotes that enhance your appreciation of the experiences ahead.
This isn’t just a tour; it’s a sensory journey connecting you to the soul of Italian cuisine, offering a rare glimpse into the passion behind some of the world’s most beloved foods and wines.

Meeting Point

Hotel NH Parma

Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

NH hotel: Parma station, north exit Falcone/Borsellino, reach the NH hotel on the right. Our Van wait at the bus parking area in front of the hotel . After 10 minutes passed the scheduled time for pick up the vehicle will leave for its destination.
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What's included:

• Prosciutto Ham Tasting
• Wine tasting
• Parmigiano tasting

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Hotel NH Parma

Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

The journey begins at the designated starting point and continues to a traditional dairy producer, where you'll witness firsthand the various stages of Parmigiano Reggiano production.

20 minutes

Beneceto

43122 Beneceto PR, Italy

At the Cheese Factory you'll have the unique opportunity to observe the extraction of fresh Parmesan wheels, explore the brine room, and visit the aging warehouse. The experience concludes with a tasting of cheese, perfectly paired with local wine.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Langhirano

Langhirano

Next, we head to the town of Langhirano, the birthplace of Parma ham. Here, you'll visit the production areas of a ham factory, including the aging rooms. The tour ends with a tasting of Parma ham aged for 24 months, accompanied by breadsticks and wine from the Parma hills.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Località Cangelasio

Località Cangelasio, 43039 Salsomaggiore Terme PR, Italy

To round off the day, we travel to a winery nestled in the Parma hills. You'll stroll through the vineyards before heading into the cellars, where experts will explain the winemaking process, from grape to bottle. The visit concludes with a tasting of three different varieties of white and red wines.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Parma

Parma

Return to the pickup point

50 minutes