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The Parmigiano Reggiano - Parmesan Cheese Museum
Parma, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Italy is famous for its Parmesan Cheese and the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum is devoted to the iconic cheese. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the museum, discover the secrets of how Parmesan is made, then taste it for yourself during an expert-led cheese tasting.
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum
- Enjoy priority access to the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum (Parmesan Museum)
- See how Parmesan cheese is made and sample different varieties during a cheese tasting
- Choice of entrance times available throughout the day
- Self-guided tour offers greater flexibility
What's Included
- Food tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Start time
Opening hours
- 3/1/2024 - 12/8/2024
Friday - Saturday : 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
What To Expect
Make your own way to the Museum of Parmesan Cheese (Museo del Parmigiano-Reggiano) in Parma before your allocated entrance time and use your skip-the-line ticket to head straight to the front of the queue.
Once inside, spend as long as you like exploring the museum’s fascinating exhibitions, which chronicle the history of Parmesan, Italy’s iconic cheese. Discover the different regions in which the cheese is made, watch the traditional production and maturation process, and learn how it became one of Italy’s most famous exports. Finally, learn about the many use for Parmesan and sample a selection of different parmesan cheeses (cheese tasting is included in your ticket).
Before you leave, be sure to stop by the Museum Shop, where you can purchase tasting kits and unique parmesan memorabilia, or stop for coffee at the museum café (own expense).
Once inside, spend as long as you like exploring the museum’s fascinating exhibitions, which chronicle the history of Parmesan, Italy’s iconic cheese. Discover the different regions in which the cheese is made, watch the traditional production and maturation process, and learn how it became one of Italy’s most famous exports. Finally, learn about the many use for Parmesan and sample a selection of different parmesan cheeses (cheese tasting is included in your ticket).
Before you leave, be sure to stop by the Museum Shop, where you can purchase tasting kits and unique parmesan memorabilia, or stop for coffee at the museum café (own expense).
Museo del Parmigiano Reggiano
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Tasting is not included in the "child" and "infant" tickets.
- PLEASE NOTE: Confirmed time is not always the same time you requested; museum automatically confirms the closest available time on the same date if requested time is sold out.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- The use of the mask is mandatory for visitors and museum staff during the whole time spent inside the museum.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Fiona_P, Jul 2022
Nicely set out and informative, however we were the only visitors and there wasn’t any tastings. Also quite a way out from Modena and Parma.
Torsten_F, Jul 2022
A Big thanks to the very Nice and skilled guide. He deserves an extra honour. And an extraordinary thanks to Mauro for showing hes museum with a big heart and entusiasm.
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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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