Reggio Emilia Gourmet Food Valley Tour

Join a fantastic experience in the heart of Italy's Food Valley, home to two world-class products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. This tour is perfect for food lovers looking to discover the authentic secrets and flavors of Emilia, with the convenience of starting directly from the Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana train station.
You'll visit a traditional dairy to see the fascinating production of Parmigiano Reggiano, from the extraction of fresh cheese wheels to the impressive aging rooms. Next, we'll travel to the place where Parma Ham is born. You'll visit a prosciuttificio to learn the secrets of its production. Each stop ends with a delicious guided tasting, where you'll savor the unique quality of these two exceptional products, paired with local wine.

Meeting Point

Via Città del Tricolore

Via Città del Tricolore, 42122 Reggio nell'Emilia RE, Italy

Your guide will meet you at the main entrance of Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station.

What's included:

• Minivan transportation from the meeting point.
• Headphones to clearly hear the guide.
• Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano (two ages) with local wine.
• Guided visit to a Parma Ham factory.
• Tasting of 24-month aged Parma Ham with bread and wine.
• Guided visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy.

Not included:

• Any service not mentioned in the "Inclusions" section.

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Stazione Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana

Via Citta' del Tricolore 1, Reggio Emilia, 42122

Your tour begins at the Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station, an easily accessible meeting point for anyone traveling by high-speed train. From there, we'll depart in a comfortable minivan for our gastronomic adventure.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Tortiano

Tortiano

Our first stop is a traditional dairy, where you'll have the unique opportunity to watch the extraction of new Parmigiano Reggiano wheels as they are being made. You'll then visit the brining room and the impressive aging warehouse, where thousands of wheels rest as they mature to perfection. The visit concludes with a tasting of two different ages of cheese, accompanied by local wine.
Next, we'll travel to a renowned Parma Ham factory. After a brief introduction to the area, you'll visit the production facilities and the aging rooms, discovering the meticulous process that transforms a pork leg into the world-famous Parma Ham. The tour ends with a tasting of 24-month aged Parma Ham, served with rustic bread and a glass of wine from the Parma hills.

3 hours

Reggio Emilia

Reggio Emilia

After an experience rich with flavor and knowledge, you'll be brought back to the Reggio Emilia AV station for your return journey.

1 hour