Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory tour and tasting in Reggio Emilia

Free cancellation

Place: Reggio Emilia

Validity: Flexible

Language: English, Italian

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Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Hotel pick up

Do this because

Enjoy learning about the process behind making Parmigiano Reggiano from the cowshed to the cheese parlour!
Taste three very different styles of seasoned Parmigiano alongside a plate of delicious cold cut meats and local beverages
Let your wonderful guide teach you about the history of cheese production in the area from his family’s long involvement in the production of Parmigiano

What to expect

Take a tour around one of the tastiest cheese factories in Italy. Parmigiano Reggiano is known all around the world for its signature flavour and is a highly prized ingredient in many Italian dishes. Your trip will include a behind the scenes look at the cheese producing process, from feeding the cows to tasting the final product!Visits:1) COWSHED: Here we will see where cows are bred and milked, and have the opportunity to cuddle the newborn calves2) CHEESE FACTORY: We will visit the cheese factory and watch the whole Parmigiano Reggiano making process: from the milk process, the curd cooking and the cheese shape making, up to the salting and seasoning process. Then we will visit the huge “caveau” where thousands of cheese shapes are laid in long rows in the silent seasoning room, enjoying the intense scent of this unique cheese!Claudio comes from a family of Parmigiano producers – making him the best possible host and guide to have throughout the tour around the factory! Learn the history of producing one of Italy's most famous cheeses, as you enjoy delicious slices of various types of Parmigiano and more after your tour!

The tour includes three different stops, so it is recommended to drive to the venue with your own car
Transfer to and from the train station is available upon request if arranged with the host immediately after booking. To ensure a smooth pickup experience, please contact the host via WhatsApp immediately after making your booking. This way, he can arrange to pick up the guests from the station. Without this confirmation, he won’t be able to provide the pickup service, and last-minute requests won’t be possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
The experience is available only for children aged 10 and above

What’s included

Guide

Transfer

Farm visit

Dairy factory visit

Lab coat and a cap to access the factory

Typical Reggiana Breakfast

Tasting of cheese and local products

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Via Città del Tricolore, 1, 42122 Reggio Emilia, RE, Italy

Meeting point:

Transfer from and to the train station is available upon request to the host right after the booking. To ensure a smooth pickup experience, please contact the host via WhatsApp after making your booking. Without this confirmation, he will not be able to go to the station to pick up the guests, and last-minute pickup requests will not be possible. Thank you for your understanding.