Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience

Name: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience
Brand: eatwith
SKU: 75909P127
Price: 156.81 USD
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)

Modena, Italy

4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The king of cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Italy’s most famous gourmet delicacies. Get an inside look at how this iconic cheese is produced with this in-depth farm tour and tasting in the countryside near Modena. Visit the cow barns, watch how the cheese is made each morning, and see where the great wheels are aged. Then relax over a cheese tasting paired with local Lambrusco wine and cold cuts.

Access a working cheese farm to see how Parmigiano Reggiano is made
Continental breakfast featuring local specialties to kick off your visit
A guide for explanations as you visit the barns, workshop, and aging room
Taste three different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano produced on the farm

Sample Menu

Main

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

3 Parmigiano Reggiano seasonings: 12 months – 24 months – 30 months

Main

Traditional cold cuts

Salame Reggiano and Mortadella Bolognese

Main

Balsamic Vinegar

3 seasonings: 8 years - 15 years - 30 years

Main

Ciccioli

Typical crunchy “pressed cakes” of pork

Main

A glass of Lambrusco wine

What's Included

Glass of Lambrusco Wine
Small group tour with a personal guide
Experience first hand the local culture and cuisine
Parmesan cheese tasting (12/24/30 months) and other local products
Visit to the Cheese factory

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Città del Tricolore, 1, 42122 Reggio nell'Emilia RE, Italy
Please, do not hesitete to get in touch with the host if you need further information. Transfer from and to the train station is available upon request to the host right after the booking.

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Via Città del Tricolore, 1

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Reggio Emilia

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Transfer from and to the train station is available upon request to the host right after the booking.
Guests need to communicate if they have any food restriction (allergy, special diet, etc.)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

12 reviews

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Awesome ❤️

Barbara_Q, Oct 2023

Claudio is delightful!! He’s sooo organized and efficient, plus he’s friendly and kind. We loved the tour! Do it!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Barbara, We’re glad to hear that you had a great time with Claudio! See you soon at another Eatwith table, either in your hometown or during your travels!

Amazing tour and host.

andres_p, Sep 2023

Claudio’s passion, connection and knowledge of the region makes this tour a must if your visiting this part of the country. Can’t say enough great things about Claudio and the cheese is amazing!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Andres, Thanks for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your Eatwith experience with Claudio! Happy travels, we look forward to hearing about your next Eatwith!

Must-Do Activity!

Ryan_Z, Jul 2023

Claudio was amazing! One great week in Bologna and this was definitely the highlight of the trip! It is an absolute must-do activity while in the area!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Ryan_Z, We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Eatwith experience in Bologna. Our mission is to bring people together around food and Claudio does just that! Thanks for your great review and see you soon at another Eatwith somewhere around the world!

Pungent, tangy, and unforgettable

kelly_p, Jun 2023

The tastes and smells were unforgettable! Claudio, our guide, was delightful, engaging, and full of humor. This was truly a farm to table journey of parmigiana reggiano cheese, and Claudio did an excellent job of informing us about the process and the pride of the region!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi kelly_p, Thanks for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your Eatwith experience with Claudio - we know they feel the same way! Happy travels, we look forward to hearing about your next Eatwith!

Best tour ever

Jami_F, Jun 2023

Claudio was an amazing teacher. Not only did we see and participate in the production process, we also went to the farm to see the cows. This was a truly special experience. It will be hard to top! Highly recommend!

Don't miss this tour!

Jeanne_T, May 2022

Highly recommend. Worth every penny. Great communication, entertaining host, great food, great tour, put this on your must do list!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Jeanne, We’re glad to hear that you had a great time with Claudio! See you soon at another Eatwith table, either in your hometown or during your travels!

Claudio is the best and his tour is even better!

Y3948DWkens, Aug 2019

We booked this tour last minute and had no idea what to expect. Within the hour of booking, Claudio had contacted us to get our information and sent us photos of his van and the meeting point in Reggio Emilia, making things easy from the start. Claudio was super friendly and you can tell very passionate about his family’s business. His passion comes though in the tour. We started the morning going to breakfast at a little place in the countryside where I had the best cappuccino of my life and some local breakfast foods. This meal is included in the tour price. Then off to the RIGGIANO ;) cheese factory! This is the heart of the tour and you’re given a thorough explanation of how things work. It’s an intimate setting and feels super original because it is. This tour is seriously that great! From the factory you go to the farm and see the dairy cows. It’s a sight to see! Then you go to the final place where you’ll have a light lunch with cheese meats, wine, and balsamic, all of which are produced by Claudio’s family. To top it off you’ll get a gift at the end and the chance to buy what you want but there is no pressure at all. Claudio will return you to the train station and you will have had an amazing, authentic experience. Have you booked your tour yet? Seriously this was my favorite part of our two week Italian vacation. Book Claudio’s tour already! You won’t be sorry! Ciao!

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