About this tour
Spend four to five hours exploring the food heritage of Parma through two of Italy's most celebrated products. You'll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy to see cheese-making in action, then venture into a family-owned estate dedicated to Culatello di Zibello, the country's most revered cured meat. The tour follows traditional methods passed down through generations before finishing with lunch at a neighbourhood trattoria where you'll taste both specialities.
Highlights
- Watch Parmigiano Reggiano production from milk to aging
- Tour a multigenerational Culatello producer's private estate
- Learn how curing traditions follow seasonal rhythms
- Taste both products at source with expert guidance
- Lunch at a local trattoria with regional dishes
- Private transport included between locations
What to expect
You'll begin at a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where producers explain the craft behind the cheese—from curd-cutting to the months-long ripening process. Next comes the estate visit, where you'll see how Culatello is cured in cellars using only salt and time, no additives. Staff share stories of how weather and seasons dictate production cycles. Finally, you'll sit down at an unpretentious trattoria to eat what you've learned about, tasting both products alongside simple local fare.
Good to know
This tour suits all fitness levels with minimal walking. Infants can sit on laps or use specialised seats if needed. Tastings are included but tips are separate. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for cool cellar temperatures.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.