About this tour
Explore Emilia-Romagna's legendary cheese and cured meat heritage on this 4–5 hour factory tour from Reggio Emilia. Visit a working dairy to watch Parmigiano Reggiano being crafted from raw milk, then move to a prosciutto facility to trace how Parma ham develops its distinctive flavour. Taste both products paired with regional wines, led by an English-speaking guide. Pick-up and drop-off at Reggio Emilia Mediopadana station included.
Highlights
- Watch Parmigiano wheels being shaped, brined, and aged
- See how Parma ham is salted and cured by hand
- Taste aged Parmigiano with Emilian wine
- Sample Parma ham paired with local wine
- Private transport between factories and station
- English guide explains production methods throughout
What to expect
Your guide meets you at Reggio Emilia station and drives you to a certified dairy where you'll observe vats of curds being heated and cut, wheels being pressed, and the brining process. You'll taste Parmigiano at different ages. Next stop: a prosciutto producer where you'll walk past rows of hams hanging in climate-controlled rooms, learning how salt, time, and air transform pork into delicacy. Both tastings come with local wine. Expect a working-factory atmosphere—it's not a museum—so you'll see and smell the real process.
Good to know
Arrive at least 15 minutes early at Reggio Emilia Mediopadana station; late arrivals cannot be rescheduled. Wear comfortable walking shoes for factory floors. No pets allowed. Infant seats available upon request. Suitable for all fitness levels.
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.