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A storage area with rows of wooden barrels. 1
A copper pot with a white liquid, a metal rod, and a metal device with a yellow knob. 2
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By ParmaLook Food Tours Experience

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$76 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn about its production
    • Discover the history and tradition behind this iconic Italian cheese
    • Explore the production rooms and the ageing warehouse
    • Learn why Parmigiano Reggiano can only be made in Emilia-Romagna
    • Taste different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano and appreciate its flavours

Activity location

    • Parma
    • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Solari, 77, 43022 Tortiano PR, Italia | Forecourt in front of the dairy. The guide will be wearing a cap with the word ParmaLook on it.
    • Tortiano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Parma: Discover Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Making

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:15 AM
Price details
NZ$76.39 x 2 AdultsNZ$152.78
Total
Price is NZ$152.78

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the production process
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the ageing warehouse
  • Inclusions
    Tasting of different aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses with local wine
  • Exclusions
    Additional purchases, including cheese, local products, and souvenirs, are not included

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Prams, Baby buggies, Bare feet, Bikes, Making fire, Nudity, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Skateboards, Smoking indoors, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • “Now I understand what makes it so special.” This is what many guests say at the end of the tour. Have you ever wondered why authentic Parmigiano Reggiano can only be produced in this territory?

    During this guided visit, lasting approximately 1.5 hours, you will discover how this iconic cheese is made, step by step. You will see the production process, visit the ageing rooms filled with cheese wheels, learn how the Consorzio protects its authenticity through quality tests, and taste different ageing levels while discovering their unique aromas and flavours.

Location

Activity location

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    • Parma
    • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Solari, 77, 43022 Tortiano PR, Italia | Forecourt in front of the dairy. The guide will be wearing a cap with the word ParmaLook on it.
    • Tortiano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy