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The 9 Cheese & Dairy Tours in Bologna Worth Your Time

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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham - Parmigiano Reggiano PDO factory: milk to aging without chemical shortcuts

1.Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Taste Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham at production sources in Parma, Italy, with guided tastings and easy transport. Half-day or full-day options.

“So happy they did not cancel as I was the only traveller. Well done Tastybus 👍 I had an amazing day sampling delicious food. My guide was very knowledgeable, super friendly and very interesting to talk to. Thank you for an amazing day. My only regret was buying balsamic vinegar in Modena as the balsamic vinegar on this tour was outstanding at accetaia Picci. I would have bought a second bottle if I had not already bought some the day before.”

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Parma: Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting

Parma: Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting - Finding NH Parma Pickup and the Short Van Ride

2.Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Tour a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano factory in Parma, watch cheese-making steps up close, then taste Parmigiano with local wine.

“Myself & my wife really enjoyed the tour, best of all was our tour guide Danielle who was very informative by telling us about the whole process from start to finish. She was very knowledgeable, passionate and had a bubbly personality. Thank you 😀👍👌💙❤️x”

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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic - Getting There Smoothly: Pickup, Van Comfort, and Drive Time Reality

3.Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Factory visits in Parma and Modena for Parmigiano, Prosciutto and traditional balsamic with tastings, wine pairings, and Wi-Fi ride.

“This was a fantastic detailed tour, and we learned so much about the history and process of Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham, and balsamic vinegar. Our guide Lorenzo was knowledgeable and fun. Pick up in Parma was smooth, the van was comfortable, and the drive in between locations was beautiful. There were small tastings at each stop: cheese & dried bread with sparkling wine, freshly cut Parma ham with bread and red wine, and spoons of different balsamic vinegars. I’d suggest packing water and a snack if doing the full day tour - we were quite hungry by the time we made it back to the drop off point.”

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Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

Parma: Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings - Entering the Parmigiano Reggiano factory: what you’ll learn from the first wheel

4.Cheese, Ham, & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 143 reviews · from $181

See Parma’s Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and Traditional Balsamic with factory tours and tastings, starting at NH Parma.

“Loris was an amazing guide!! So informative and answered any question we had (even if it meant calling a friend). Once in a lifetime experience, especially the balsamic tour and tastings! Can’t miss.”

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Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar - Stop 1: Parmigiano-Reggiano production at Via J. F. Kennedy 18

5.Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $399

Private Parma food tour with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Parma ham, lunch with tortelli d’erbetta, and a family-run balsamic vinegar visit.

“This tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide Lesa was from Parma and her English was perfect. She was so knowledgable and really fun to spend the day with. i would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Italian food at its best!!”

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From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings - From Bologna Station to Parma: The Day Starts on Rails

6.Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · from $178

A 7-hour train day from Bologna to Parma to tour Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham producers with wine tastings included.

“Highly recommended. Both parts of the tour were excellent. Informative and enjoyable. A must if you want to see how Parmesan and Parma Ham is made. And the tastings are generous. Our guide was absolutely top notch. Extremely knowledgeable and funny. A perfect combination.”

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Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma

Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma - Getting to Azienda Agricola Bertinelli near Parma without stress

7.Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $65Best value

Small-group Parmigiano Reggiano tour near Parma with factory rooms, a video lesson, and a 15–36 month cheese tasting with wine.

“The tour was amazing! Lorenzo was a fantastic guide—passionate, fun, and extremely knowledgeable about Parmigiano Reggiano. He made sure to explain everything in different languages so that everyone in the group could follow along and enjoy the experience. The highlight was definitely the cheese tasting at the end, paired with Lambrusco—it was absolutely delicious. One note: I noticed it’s much cheaper to book directly through the dairy’s website. So, while I highly recommend this tour, I suggest scheduling it directly with them for the best value.”

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Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch

Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch - Prosciutto di Parma at the Producer: Curing, Aging, and a Real Taste Test

8.Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $354

Private 6-hour Parma food tour with hotel pickup. Visit prosciutto and Parmigiano producers, then enjoy a 3-course lunch with local wines.

“Out half day tour of Parma included a Cheese farm, Prosciutto factory and lunch at a local restaurant. Rosella was excellent, she explained every step in the processes at each site and was knowledgeable of the region but more important was extremely personable as was our tour bus driver. The tour couldn't have been any better.”

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From Parma: Parmesan Cheese, Ham and Balsamic Vinegar Tour

From Parma: Parmesan Cheese, Ham and Balsamic Vinegar Tour - Meeting at NH Parma and How the Van Time Really Works

9.Parmesan Cheese, Ham and Balsamic Vinegar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · from $225

Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar on a guided 8-hour small-group tour from Parma.

“Tour guide was amazing. Sat with guide in front seat and he was very knowledgeable and friendly and my wife and I truly had an amazing time with him and on the tour.”

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